Section 67A — Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

What this Division does

This Division deals with:

(a) the liability of a father to contribute towards child bearing expenses if he is not married to the child’s mother (Subdivision B); and

(b) orders for the location and recovery of children (Subdivision C); and

(c) the reporting of allegations of child abuse and family violence (Subdivision D); and

(ca) orders for information etc. in child‑related proceedings (Subdivision DA); and

(d) other orders about children (Subdivision E).

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Related sections

s 66VA — Children who are 18 or over: change of circumstances
s 66W — Recovery of arrears
s 66X — Recovery of amounts paid, and property transferred or settled, under maintenance orders
s 67B — Father liable to contribute towards maintenance and expenses of mother
s 67C — Matters to be taken into account in proceedings under Subdivision
s 67D — Powers of court in proceedings under Subdivision

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