Under section 70a of the Social Security Act 1964, the benefit received by a sole parent is reduced for each dependent child for whom they do not seek child support [subject to some exemptions]. The reductions apply if a sole parent receiving benefit does not identify the other parent of the child, does not complete a child support application, or does not attend and provide information at a hearing when required. In 2018 this part of the Act was repealed.[i]