Senate debates Questions on Notice
Human Services (Question No. 1836)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister for Human Services, upon notice, on 10 May 2012:
(1) What are the formal roles and responsibilities of the position Deputy Director – Child Support.
(2) Who occupies this position.
Kim Carr Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Human Services
The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:
(1) The Child Support Registrar is a statutory office holder established under section 10 of the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 (the Act).
The Act sets out the Registrar's statutory powers and responsibilities relating to the child support scheme.
These powers and responsibilities include keeping and maintaining a register known as the Child Support Register (see section 13 of the Act).
(2) Barry Sandison occupies the role of Deputy Secretary – Participation, Families and Older Australians, and the Child Support Registrar.