A damning report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found one third of complainants believe the child support system has become ‘weaponised’ by abusive ex-partners.
- Professor and Associate Dean Research, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, Swinburne University of Technology
Drawing on the experiences of 675 single mothers, our research found the current system is failing those most vulnerable.
An online survey suggests they found it easier to live, easier to care for their families, and easier to prepare for the world of paid work.
Any reforms must move beyond a focus on administrative processes to acknowledge the lived experiences of child support which can be disguised by formal policy.
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