Holgate and Wray

In *Holgate and Wray*, heard by Gill J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for three children. The applicant mother sought orders regarding the children's residence and parental responsibility, and the suspension of the respondent father's time with the children.

The court was required to determine whether to suspend existing consent orders made on 15 September 2015, and whether to grant the mother sole parental responsibility and sole residence for the children. Further, the court considered the appropriate orders regarding the father's time with the children and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

Gill J ordered the suspension of the consent orders made on 15 September 2015. The court granted the applicant mother sole parental responsibility for the children and ordered that the children live with her. The father's time with the children was suspended until further order. Pursuant to section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), an Independent Children's Lawyer was appointed for the children. The matter was adjourned to allow for the return of subpoenaed material from various government agencies and health services, with the applicant granted leave to request further subpoenas.