85% of child support recipients are women, and denying payments allows abusers to continue abuse without penalties, according to Women's Legal Services Australia.

Child support payments are seen as a "tool of violence" used against women escaping domestic abuse, according to Women's Legal Services Australia. A report revealed 85% of recipients are women and can be denied payments, allowing abusers to continue their abuse without penalties. The system's hands-off approach gives fathers undesirable control, while seeking exemptions results in missed supplemental income. Legal advocates call for reform to address this issue.

May 06, 2024
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