unfortunately Kitt3n, whether you WANT the person in your life doesn't make any difference. the government believe that it is the responsibility of BOTH parents to financially contribute to the upbringing, and simply put, if you don't get his help, then you don't get the governments help either.

it may be a pittance that he's supposed to pay - it might be a massive amount he should be contributing - but if you don't make an effort, then you'll be considered to not be meeting your requirements under the goverment legislation, and you can't get more than the basic rate of ftba - and realistically, the difference between $45 and $145 (plus rent assistance) a fortnight makes it LONG TERM worth the effort. if he IS a deadbeat, there are ways that the CSA can chase him for the money over a period of time, but only if there is a registered case - if not, then not only do you miss out on whatever pittance he's supposed to pay, but also miss out on up to $225 in combined ftb/rent assistance each fortnight... i doubt there are too many people that can honestly afford that as new single parents...