DIRECTOR-GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES, CHILD SAFETY AND DISABILITY SERVICES & FARAH

In the Family Court of Australia, Kent J made orders concerning the child B, born in 2004, and her father, Mr Farah. The Director-General of the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services sought these orders, which were directed against Mr Farah.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to grant an injunction restraining Mr Farah from removing the child B from the Commonwealth of Australia and to place their names on the Family Law Watchlist. The court was required to consider the appropriate measures to ensure the child's welfare and prevent her removal from the jurisdiction.

Kent J ordered that Mr Farah be restrained from removing, or attempting to remove, the child B from Australia. The court further ordered that the Marshal of the Family Court, the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, and other law enforcement officers were empowered to take all necessary steps to give effect to these orders. Additionally, Mr Farah and the child B were to be placed on the Family Law Watchlist at all international departure points for a period of two years, with provisions for the removal of their names thereafter unless further court orders were made. The applicant was granted liberty to notify the Australian Federal Police of these orders, and liberty to apply was reserved. The proceedings were listed for further mention, and the applicant was ordered to serve a copy of the orders on Mr Farah.