Broken Fathers Podcast
Broken Fathers Podcast
Podcast Description
The Broken Fathers Podcast, founded by Australian veteran Jared "Purcy" Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.Purcy decided to create a podcast to establish a platform where fathers can feel comfortable to share there horrific experiences about the outdated Family Court system of Australia. He intends to lay bare the twisted system, by sharing the experiences of other broken fathers; to heal, to learn, and to raise awareness to end this injustice against men.Jared’s a proud father, who has been completely broken by his experiences with the outdated Family Court system.Good and loving fathers should never have to fight strangers in court, for the basic right to be a part of, and parent their own children.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as the struggles of fatherhood, the flaws in the Australian Family Court system, and experiences related to parental rights and domestic violence. Episode examples include Troy Knight discussing parent alienation and Aidan Bourke sharing his heart transplant experience and challenges with accessing his children. These episodes highlight systemic issues faced by fathers like false allegations and prolonged custody battles.
The Broken Fathers Podcast, founded by Australian veteran Jared “Purcy” Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.
Purcy decided to create a podcast to establish a platform where fathers can feel comfortable to share there horrific experiences about the outdated Family Court system of Australia. He intends to lay bare the twisted system, by sharing the experiences of other broken fathers; to heal, to learn, and to raise awareness to end this injustice against men.
Jared’s a proud father, who has been completely broken by his experiences with the outdated Family Court system.
Good and loving fathers should never have to fight strangers in court, for the basic right to be a part of, and parent their own children.
Episode 26
Guest – Alex Johnson
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Alex Johnson, a long-term employee at Child Support. Please note that to protect my guest's identity, I have changed their name and altered their voice.
When I announced this interview and asked for your input, I received over 500 questions across all platforms. I am pleased to share that we managed to cover nearly 80% of the topics you requested.
During our conversation, my guest agrees that the Child Support formula needs to be updated. They explain that the agency can typically only backdate three months of arrears, extending to nine months only under special circumstances.
We also discuss a wide range of topics, including:
– ART & TRIP (Tax Return Intercept Process)
Centrelink payments and domestic violence exemptions
– Maximum income thresholds ($232,843.00)
– The six formulas used in an assessment
– Section 106A
– Staff burnout and the training provided when mistakes occur
– The backlog of objections and Change of Assessments (COA)
– 28-day time frame for objections
– Why court orders can be ”rinse and repeat” & how to avoid wasting time
– The impact of withholding children without justification
– Business rules and regular care
– Understaffing and resource shortages within the CSA
– The Telecommunications Act regarding recording calls
– Debt offsets and late penalty fees (and where those fees go)
– Why the CSA will not pause payments
– How payments adjust when a child turns 18
– The challenges of working within the agency
– MTAWE (Male Total Average Weekly Earnings) in child support assessments
– Garnishing / freezing accounts
– Different departments in child support
– Paying parent vs Receiving Parent
– Private arrangements
– Family court issues vs Child Support Issues
– Overdue child support / Departure Prohibition Orders (DPO)
– Reporting income (Incrementally)
– CSA staff receive intense 12 weeks initial training package
If you are struggling to navigate the child support system, this is an episode you don't want to miss. We cover a wide range of topics, and it is likely that any questions or queries you have will be answered in this discussion.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.