Sadek and Sadek (No. 2)

In the matter of Sadek and Sadek (No. 2), Loughnan J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application by the parties concerning disclosure of electronic communication devices and associated information. The dispute involved the identification and provision of details relating to mobile telephone services, other electronic communication devices, and internet access methods used by each party over the preceding two years.

The court was required to determine the scope of disclosure necessary to facilitate the identification of communication channels and service providers used by the parties. This included information regarding mobile telephone numbers, service providers, other electronic communication devices, and the means by which each party accessed the internet, including associated account details and internet service providers. The court also addressed the expedited progression of the proceedings and the potential access to subpoenaed material from a third-party company.

By consent, the court ordered that within seven days, each party must provide the other with comprehensive details and documents pertaining to their use of mobile telephones and other electronic communication devices over the past two years. This included information to identify mobile services, service providers, other electronic devices, and internet access methods, including IP addresses and internet service providers. Leave was also granted for the father's solicitor to access subpoenaed material from Company H, with subsequent access permitted for the mother and the Independent Children's Lawyer unless an objection was raised. Otherwise, existing orders from 16 February 2018 remained in effect unless otherwise agreed.