Bishop and Knight

In the matter of Bishop and Knight, heard by Judge Obradovic, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child, X, born in 2011. The proceedings sought to establish the future arrangements for the child's residence, time spent with each parent, and the exchange of information regarding the child's education, health, and welfare.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders regarding parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the extent of time the child would spend with each parent. Further issues included the provision of information from the child's school and health professionals to both parents, notification requirements for medical emergencies, and arrangements for international travel, including passport issuance and advance notice of overseas trips.

Judge Obradovic made orders granting the mother sole parental responsibility for the child and stipulating that the child live with the mother. The child was to spend time with the father as agreed in writing between the parents. The court also made detailed provisions for the parents to share information from the child's school and health professionals, and to notify each other of medical emergencies. Crucially, the mother was granted sole authority to apply for and be issued with an Australian passport for the child, and was permitted to travel internationally without the father's consent for passport purposes, provided she notified the father 14 days in advance of any overseas travel and provided itinerary and contact details. All outstanding issues were removed from the list for finalisation.