Statute Law Amendment (Prescribed Forms and Other Updates) Act 2023 (74 of 2023)

Schedule 2   References to persons with disability

Family Law Act 1975

3   Subsection 110(1) (paragraphs (c) and (d) of the definition of maintenance order)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

(c) an order or determination (however described) with respect to the maintenance of a child who has not attained the age of 18 years, if:

(i) the order or determination is expressed to continue in force until a day that is later than, or for a period that extends beyond, the day on which the child will attain that age; and

(ii) the provision of maintenance for the child is necessary to enable the child to complete a course of study, vocational training or an apprenticeship or to continue his or her education in any other way, or because the child is a child with disability; or

(d) an order or determination (however described) with respect to the maintenance of a child who has attained the age of 18 years, if:

(i) the order or determination is expressed to continue in force until a day, or for a period, specified in the order or determination; and

(ii) the provision of maintenance for the child is necessary to enable the child to complete a course of study, vocational training or an apprenticeship or to continue his or her education in any other way, or because the child is a child with disability; or