This legislation has been repealed.
Minister to determine rates60. Minister to determine rates (1) The Minister must determine the rates to be paid in respect of children- (a) of whom the Secretary has guardianship or custody; or (b) who are the subject of a custody to third party order, a supervised custody order or a permanent care order; or (c) who are the subject of an order with respect to custody or guardianship and custody made under the Family Law Act 1975 of the Commonwealth and who- (i) for a period of not less than 2 years before the making of that order, were the subject of- (A) a custody to Secretary order; or (B) a guardianship to Secretary order; or (C) a child care agreement or a long-term child care agreement under the Community Services Act 1970; or (ii) before the making of that order were the subject of a permanent care order- that ceased to be in force on the making of the order under the Family Law Act 1975 of the Commonwealth. (2) The Minister may determine special rates to be paid in respect of persons under the age of 21 years in particular circumstances specified by the Minister.