HEENEY & TILTON

The case involved the mother, who sought to relocate the residence of the child from Victoria to Queensland. The father opposed this application. The matter was heard by Judge Hartnett.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the proposed relocation of the child to Queensland was in the child's best interests, as mandated by the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This required the court to consider various factors, including the child's wishes, the practical implications of a change in residence arrangements, and the overall welfare and development of the child.

Judge Hartnett refused the mother's application for relocation. The court's reasoning, though not fully detailed in the provided text, indicates a determination that the move was not in the child's best interests. The court's orders reflect a significant shift in the child's primary residence, with the child to live with the father in Victoria. The orders also establish a detailed schedule for the child to spend time with the mother, including substantial periods during school holidays, and address various aspects of the child's health, education, and communication between the parents. The court also made orders regarding the conduct of the parties, including injunctions against denigrating the other parent and discussing proceedings in the child's presence, as well as prohibitions on substance abuse and physical discipline.