LONGFORD & BYRNE

In the matter of *Longford & Byrne*, heard before Judge Harman, the Independent Children’s Lawyer sought an order restraining the father from publishing information concerning the mother and children on the internet. The dispute centred on the father's online activities and their potential impact on the family.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant an injunction under section 68B of the *Family Law Act 1975* to prevent the father from publishing specific content online. This involved determining if such publication would be detrimental to the well-being of the children or the mother.

Judge Harman reasoned that the father's publication of photographs, references, and comments relating to the mother, children, or the proceedings constituted a breach of the children's right to privacy and could cause them significant harm. Applying the principles of child protection and the court's power to make orders for the welfare of children, the court found it necessary to grant the injunction. The court ordered that the father be restrained from posting any photographs, references, or comments about the mother, children, or the proceedings online. Furthermore, the father was directed to immediately remove all existing social media posts and take all necessary steps to ensure their permanent removal from the internet.