Harvey and Adams

In the matter of *Harvey and Adams*, heard before Justice Dawe, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, Z and Y. The proceedings involved the mother, Ms Harvey, and the father, Mr Adams.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, including issues of parental responsibility, living arrangements, and the extent of contact between the children and each parent. Further, the court considered the children's Aboriginal heritage and the father's conduct, necessitating consideration of protective injunctions.

Justice Dawe reasoned that the mother should have sole parental responsibility for the children, with the children living with her and spending no time with the father. The court also ordered the mother to take steps to inform the children of their Aboriginal heritage and facilitate their engagement with their culture. To ensure the children's safety and well-being, injunctions were granted restraining the father from removing the children from the mother's care, approaching the mother or children, or communicating with the children without the mother's written consent.

Consequently, all previous orders relating to the children were discharged. The court ordered that the children live with the mother and have no contact with the father. The Independent Children's Lawyer's appointment was discharged, and all extant matters were removed from the active pending list.