Whale and Dwyer

The proceedings concerned parenting orders for two children, M and L, involving their father. The dispute centred on the arrangements for the children's time with the father. The matter came before O'Reilly J.

The primary legal issue before the court was to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, specifically the quantum of time the children would spend with their father. The court was also required to consider the formalisation of these arrangements and the provision of information to the parties regarding their obligations and the consequences of contravention.

O'Reilly J made orders by consent regarding the children's time with the father, establishing a fortnightly schedule. The court also ordered that if the matter did not resolve at a scheduled conciliation conference, the proceedings would be transferred to the Federal Magistrates Court. Furthermore, the court ordered that a signed minute of orders be placed on the court file and that a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and available assistance be incorporated into the orders pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.