DAWKINS & SHORE

In the matter of *DAWKINS & SHORE*, heard before Judge Obradovic, the dispute concerned an application by the father for permission for the parties' two children, X and Y, to travel internationally. The proceedings also involved a related application for the transfer of the case to the Sydney Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine whether international travel for the children was in their best interests, and consequently, whether to grant permission for such travel. Additionally, the court had to consider the procedural matter of transferring the proceedings to a different registry.

In reaching its decision, the court applied principles of family law concerning the best interests of children in the context of international travel. The court found that the proposed international travel was in the children's best interests and made orders accordingly. The court also ordered that the children be issued with Australian passports, with the cost to be borne by the father. Furthermore, the court ordered the transfer of the proceedings to the Sydney Registry for further listing.