WALDRUP & WALDRUP

In the matter of *Waldrup & Waldrup*, heard before Judge Morley, the proceedings concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2010. The hearing was undefended, indicating that the Mother did not participate in the proceedings.

The court was required to determine issues relating to the child's parental responsibility, living arrangements, and the extent of contact and communication with each parent. Additionally, the court considered the father's ability to obtain travel documents for the child and the necessity of specific medical and developmental assessments.

Judge Morley made orders granting the Father sole parental responsibility for the child and stipulating that the child shall live with the Father. The Mother was ordered to have no time with or communication with the child. The court also permitted the Father to apply for an Australian travel document and its renewal for the child without the Mother's consent, pursuant to s 11(1)(b) of the *Australian Passports Act*. Furthermore, the Father was directed to arrange for the child to undergo full paediatric and speech pathology assessments within three months, and to abide by any recommendations made by the professionals. Copies of these assessments were to be provided to the child's general practitioner and school within seven days of receipt. The court also noted that the Father should make reasonable efforts to ensure the child is aware of and has access to his Country P culture.