Tolbert and Tolbert (No 2)

In *Tolbert and Tolbert (No 2)*, Watts J of the Family Court of Australia considered a dispute between the parents concerning the parental responsibility for their three children, B, C, and D. The primary focus of the proceedings was the father's application for sole parental responsibility regarding the children's immunisation.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the father sole parental responsibility for the children's immunisation in accordance with the Australian Immunisation Guidelines and Recommendations. Furthermore, the court needed to address the father's broader application for final orders granting him sole parental responsibility in relation to major decisions concerning the children's health.

Watts J made an interim order granting the father sole parental responsibility for the immunisation of the children. In relation to the father's application for final orders concerning major health decisions, the court directed the father to file and serve an affidavit in support within four weeks, and the mother to file and serve a response and supporting affidavit within a further eight weeks. The matter was adjourned for mention, and costs were reserved.