BRISTOW & BRISTOW

In the matter of *BRISTOW & BRISTOW*, Watts J considered a father's contravention application and applications for interim orders. The father sought to have the mother found in contravention of existing orders and also sought various interim parenting orders.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the mother had contravened previous parenting orders, and what interim orders, if any, were appropriate concerning the child J's medical care and contact with the police. The court also had to determine the extent to which a family consultant's report should be shared with the child's school.

Watts J dismissed the father's contravention application, finding no basis for it. The court made specific interim orders restricting the mother from taking the child J to the police or to a doctor other than Dr G, except in emergencies. Furthermore, the court ordered that the family consultant's report be provided to the child's school. The court reserved its final decision on some of the father's interim applications and reserved its reasons for making the interim orders concerning medical care and the school. The matter was listed for mention, and the court noted that particulars of obligations and consequences of contravention were attached to the orders pursuant to the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).