Lackey and Mae (No.2)

In *Lackey and Mae (No.2)*, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered an application by the Father to amend existing parenting orders concerning three children, X, Y, and Z. The dispute also involved ongoing arrangements for a fourth child, W.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the Father's application to amend the parenting orders for X, Y, and Z. Additionally, the court needed to establish the parental responsibility for W and outline the communication requirements between the parents regarding W's welfare.

Judge Neville dismissed the Father's application to amend the orders concerning X, Y, and Z. For W, the court made orders pursuant to s.61C(3) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, stipulating that the parent with whom W resides shall have parental responsibility for her. The parents were also directed to keep each other informed of significant decisions concerning W, particularly regarding her health. All other outstanding applications were dismissed.