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Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989
26ARequirements of application if child is cared for under child welfare law
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#### 26A Requirements of application if child is cared for under child welfare law
If a non‑parent carer has care (however described) of a child under a child welfare law, the non‑parent carer may apply for child support for the child only if the non‑parent carer is a relative of the child.