Rusty,

I don't know much about CSA matters, but isn't the option available for parents to settle financial arrangements privately?

https://www.csa.gov.au/forms/ApplicationForAssessment.aspx

Doesn't that mean that he CSA would only be involved where a parent had complained that the other hadn't paid child support?

What has feminism got to do with any of this anyway? Do you honestly think that every worker in the CSA is a feminist, or the fellas who run the departments? If anything, feminism has made it possible for women to obtain an education that would allow them to be financially independent and to support their fanmilies - so why is feminism/ are feminists targets - just convenience is it?

Anyway, as usual Master makes sense. Why follow some individual foot soldiers around years after the fact, naming them, instead of making a proper submission at a higher level.

Don't play the game, CJ. If Cornflower's best retort is a suggestion that you're trying to pick a bloke up, that's a clear signal that he/she doesn't have an argument left.

As for my question, it's crystal clear that the thread's title should be "Calling bitter divorced men! Let's blame feminism for our failures rather than having the balls to face up to our badly-managed relationships!".

I'm just rounding out the confirmation.

Master, the law is not the problem. It specifically provides in the event of an error for the registrar to make a "registrar initiated change of assessment". The error was clear, the request for such is clear, they have had years to comply, no matter how busy at coffee and smoke breaks, and the precedent as established by both Ombudsman and the courts is clear.

Tho only impediment is the ideology, prejudices, and integrity of the registrar at the time. I believe these faults were and to some extent remain systematic.

I *know* it's "against the law". Only the incompetent or complicit Registrar didn't and doesn't. They can go to court anytime. If you know her, ask about the legality of tape recordings.

The Registrar has full authority. There is no need to initiate court proceedings as the CSA has repeatedly stated it's intent to do so, specifying so in several letters and implying it will in almost all others. No costs need be incurred by the complainant. Fines and fees continue to accrue, exceeding the original (inaccurate) debt by a factor of four. Sooner or later, it will come up for review.

Pynchme: I note that like Master, you think of the "footsoldiers". They are not innocent, they were incompetant, and ther "clients" are angry. Their clients are citizens and entitled to be such, unlike the mere functionaries who have treated their serious finances "informally".

The practices I complain of have been somewhat reduced in frequency (of new cases) by 50% shared care, of which I approve. They have also been reduced since certain members of the National Executive were demoted and replaced by males of demonstrated high distinction. Sadly, Matt is recently retired. I will never miss the Qld Registrar of the time. Sadly her career was not cut short enough.

Master, you may not be brain damaged, but you are slow unless prompted...

What percentage of cases handled by the CSA are in fact "private collect" and require no more from the CSA than a letter? Bit rich to claim credit for a transfer that would happen anyway.

What percentage are regular payers, for whom the CSA could just as easily be replaced by a bank account? Bit rich for CSA to claim credit for what centrelink could arguably achieve.

Of the remainder...
How many have never had a significant income and may never? (no collection worth a damn)
How many were regular payers until a disputed assessment was made? (CSA had a negative impact, IOW)

Of the remainder, the "never have, never will" group for which the CSA may have a real role, how effective have they been?

Remember, an additional $150Million have been spent to persue these, and the role of "National Compliance Manager" created to administer it, hope it's been succesful. Sadly, the Former Compliance Manager could not tell the difference. Fear our Calls. Bit rich.

Rusty

all for a bunch of shirkers Rusty.
shame on men.

I've asked Rusty Catheter twice if he's divorced, and twice he's kept on posting as though the question was never asked.

The divorce was easy to pick by his tone of embittered irrationality against women. The unexpected bonus was the refusal to address the question, which indicates that he's consciously aware that his opinions are based on spite for his ex-wife, rather than any objective facts.

This really is too easy, and so sad.