Blair & Olson

In the matter of *Blair & Olson*, heard by Burchardt J, the applicant mother sought orders concerning the parental responsibility, living arrangements, and communication with the parties' two children, born in 2013 and 2015. The respondent father was the subject of various conditions and restrictions related to his contact with the children, including mandatory drug screening and limitations on his behaviour.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders in light of the circumstances presented. Specifically, the court had to consider the extent to which the father should have parental responsibility, the conditions under which the children should live with and spend time with each parent, and the nature of communication between the parents. Furthermore, the court needed to address the father's compliance with drug testing requirements and establish measures to ensure the children's safety and well-being.

Burchardt J ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for the children, who were to live with her. The father's time with the children was to be supervised by the paternal grandmother and was conditional on the children sleeping at the grandmother's home for any overnight stays. The father was also required to undergo hair drug and alcohol testing upon the mother's request, with the costs to be borne by him. The court also made orders restraining both parents from denigrating each other in the presence of the children and from discussing the proceedings with them. The father was further ordered not to consume alcohol to excess or use illegal drugs when the children were in his care. The mother was authorised to apply for an Australian passport for the children and permitted them to depart Australia.