Kado and Child Support Registry (Child support)

This matter concerned an application by Mr Kado for a departure authorisation certificate to permit him to travel overseas to Lebanon. Mr Kado sought the certificate on humanitarian grounds, citing the need to accompany and care for his elderly mother during her trip for medical treatment and to improve both his and his mother's mental health. At the time of the application, Mr Kado had a significant child support debt of $207,544.80. The court was required to determine whether to affirm the Registrar's decision to refuse the application for the certificate.

The legal issues before the court were whether it was likely that Mr Kado would depart from and return to Australia within an appropriate period, and if so, whether the Registrar would be required to revoke the departure prohibition order. Further, the court had to consider whether it was necessary for Mr Kado to provide security for his return, and if not, whether the certificate should be issued on humanitarian grounds or if refusing it would be detrimental to Australia's interests.

The court found no evidence to support the assertion that refusing the certificate would be detrimental to Australia's interests, nor was this basis argued by Mr Kado. The court affirmed the Registrar's decision to refuse the application for a departure authorisation certificate.