Nuru and Keita

In the matter of *Nuru and Keita*, Forrest J considered a dispute between a mother and father concerning the future care and welfare of their four children. The proceedings involved an application to vary existing parenting orders, with the court ultimately making significant orders regarding parental responsibility, living arrangements, and the father's contact with the children.

The central legal issues before the court were the determination of the children's best interests in light of the existing circumstances, and whether to vary or discharge previous parenting orders. Specifically, the court was required to decide on the allocation of parental responsibility for major long-term issues, the children's primary residence, the extent of the father's time with the children, and the necessity of protective measures for the mother and children.

Forrest J's reasoning led to the discharge of all previous parenting orders, except for an order placing the children on an Airport Watchlist. The court found it appropriate to grant the mother sole parental responsibility for all major long-term issues concerning the children. Furthermore, the court ordered that the children live with the mother and spend no time with the father. In addition, an injunction was issued restraining the father from approaching the mother and children at their residence, school, or any other location. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged.