Boon & Anor & Bode

The applicants, identified as Boon and another party, sought orders concerning the child W, born in March 2010, against the respondent. The dispute, heard by Murphy J, concerned the living arrangements and parental responsibility for the child.

The court was required to determine the terms of orders relating to the child's residence, parental responsibility, and the respondent's time and communication with the child. Additionally, the court needed to address the entitlement of the parties to receive information regarding the child's health, education, and welfare.

By consent of the parties, Murphy J ordered that the child W live and reside with the applicants and that the applicants have sole parental responsibility for the child's long-term care, welfare, and development. The respondent was granted leave to spend time and communicate with the child at all times as agreed between the parties. The orders also authorised all parties to receive, at their expense, information concerning the child's health, education, and welfare from relevant professionals and institutions. All extant applications were dismissed, subpoenaed documents were to be returned, and exhibits were to be returned to their respective tenderers. The orders further incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations created, the consequences of contravention, and information on assistance for compliance, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.