Prentice and Bellas (No. 2)

In *Prentice and Bellas (No. 2)*, Murphy J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the delivery of a child, T Prentice, to the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The proceedings involved the mother, Ms Bellas, and the father, Mr Prentice.

The court was required to determine the terms of the child's delivery and the consequences of non-compliance. Furthermore, the court considered the investigation of potential offences, including breaches of section 121 of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) and kidnapping, and whether publication of proceedings was appropriate.

Murphy J ordered the mother to deliver the child by a specified date and time. The father was ordered to file an affidavit confirming delivery. In the event of non-compliance, a Recovery Order was to issue, and leave was granted to publish or broadcast a report of the proceedings. The Marshal of the Court was directed to ensure investigation and potential prosecution of breaches of section 121 of the Act. The court also requested the Commissioners of the Queensland and Australian Federal Police Services to investigate potential offences, including kidnapping and indictable offences under section 121 of the Act, committed by the mother or any other person. Finally, pursuant to section 121(9)(g) of the Act, certain documents related to the proceedings were approved for publication to specified police services and authorised persons, with copies of some documents to be sent to the respondent.