26ARequirements of application if child is cared for under child welfare law

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.

67 Subsection 28(1)

Omit “(1)”.

Note: The heading to section 28 is altered by omitting “etc.”.

68 At the end of subsection 28(1)

Add:

Note: This provision applies even if the children are in different child support cases.

69 Subsection 28(2)

Repeal the subsection.

70 Subsection 29(2)

Omit “If the application is a carer application, the”, substitute “The”.

71 After section 29

Insert: