126Court to give reasons for order

126 Court to give reasons for order

(1) If the court makes an order under section 123A or 124, the court must: (a) give reasons for: (i) making the order; and (ii) if the order is an order under section 123A—the matters specified in the order under subsection 123A(3); and (iii) if the order is an order under section 124—the statement or statements included in the order under section 125; and (b) cause the reasons to be entered in the records of the court. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to an order if: (a) it is an order made by consent; and (b) the carer entitled to child support concerned is not in receipt of an income tested pension, allowance or benefit. (3) A contravention of subsection (1) in relation to an order does not affect the validity of the order.