Certain parts of the formula are updated each year. These are:
- living allowances
- child expenditure
- minimum rate
- inflation factor.
You can see the amounts for this year and previous years below. Child expenditure amounts are in separate tables.
Child support expenditure tables
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Part of formula to be updated | Updated rate |
|---|---|
| Living allowance | $29,909.00 |
| Living allowance if receiving supported living payments | $33,523.00 |
| Minimum rate of child support (annually) | $1,175.00 |
| Inflation factor | 2.2% |
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
| Part of formula to be updated | Updated rate |
|---|---|
| Living allowance | $28,612.00 |
| Living allowance if receiving supported living payments | $32,066.00 |
| Minimum rate of child support (annually) | $1,150.00 |
| Inflation factor | 4.7% |
1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
| Part of formula to be updated | Updated rate |
|---|---|
| Living allowance | $26,606.00 |
| Living allowance if receiving supported living payments | $29,827.00 |
| Minimum rate of child support (annually) | $1,098.00 |
| Inflation factor | 7.2% |
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Last updated:
04 Feb 2025