Self and Bachman

In *Self and Bachman*, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application by the father concerning parenting arrangements for the parties' child. The mother also made an oral application regarding the child's living arrangements.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the child in relation to the parenting orders sought by both parties. Specifically, the court had to assess the father's amended application and the mother's oral application in light of the relevant legislative provisions governing children's matters.

The court dismissed the father's amended application, finding that it was not in the child's best interests to grant the orders sought, save for the issue of costs. Similarly, the mother's oral application was also dismissed. The court's decision was based on its assessment of the evidence presented and the overarching principle of the child's welfare and best interests.