Ross and Ross

In the matter of *Ross and Ross*, heard by Judge Young, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child, [X], born in 2013. The orders made on 23 May 2018 were subject to review and modification.

The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the child, the nature and extent of the father's time with the child, and the conditions under which such time should occur. Further, the court needed to address concerns regarding the father's drug use, necessitating specific testing and interim restrictions on his behaviour.

Judge Young ordered that the child, [X], live with the mother. The father was to spend supervised time with the child at a designated Children's Contact Centre, with arrangements to be accommodated by the Centre's Director. Crucially, the father was ordered to undergo a hair follicle drug analysis within 48 hours at his own expense and to provide the results to the court. Pending the completion of this test, the father was restrained from cutting, bleaching, or dyeing his hair or body hair, and was limited to using only commercially available shampoo and conditioner on his hair. The father was also required to file further documentation, including a Response, affidavit, and notice of risk, within 28 days. The matter was adjourned for further directions on 2 March 2020.