24Children in relation to whom applications may be made

24 Children in relation to whom applications may be made

(1) Application may be made to the Registrar for administrative assessment of child support for a child only if: (a) the child is: (i) an eligible child; and (ii) under 18 years of age; and (iii) not a member of a couple; and (b) except in a circumstance referred to in subsection (2), either or both of the following subparagraphs applies or apply in relation to the child: (i) the child is present in Australia on the day on which the application is made; (ii) the child is an Australian citizen, or ordinarily resident in Australia, on that day. (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to an application for administrative assessment of child support if: (a) all of the following apply: (i) the application is made under section 25 for a parent to be assessed in respect of the costs of the child; (ii) the parent of the child is a resident of a reciprocating jurisdiction; (iii) the Registrar has not determined under section 29A that child support is reasonably likely to be payable by the parent; or (b) both of the following apply: (i) the application is made under section 25A by a non‑parent carer; (ii) the non‑parent carer is a resident of a reciprocating jurisdiction.