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Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989
45Working out the self‑support amount
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45 Working out the self‑support amount
A parent’s self‑support amount for a day in a child support period is:
Start formula start fraction 1 over 3 end fraction times Annualised MTAWE figure for the relevant June quarter end formula
Note: A parent’s self‑support amount can be varied by a determination or order under section 98S or 118.