Re Z [2011] NSWSC 1141

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Re Z [2011] NSWSC 1141 Hearing dates: Thursday, 15 September 2011 Decision date: 15 September 2011 Jurisdiction: Equity Division - Protective List Before: White J Decision: 1. Order that the Amended Summons be dismissed. 2. Order that these proceedings be known as Re Z . Catchwords: FAMILY LAW AND CHILD WELFARE - appeal against orders of the Children's Court - s 91, Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 - where judgment given by President of Children's Court - where judge refused to make a contact order under s 86, Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 - contact between the plaintiff and his children would pose an unacceptable risk of harm to the children - appeal dismissed Legislation Cited: Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 Children's Court Act 1987 Cases Cited: M v M [1988] HCA 68; (1988) 166 CLR 69 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Z (Plaintiff) Director General of Community Services, Department of Human Services (1st Defendant) Ms R (2nd Defendant) Representation: Ms J Griffin, solicitor (Plaintiff) Ms M Neville (Defendant) Mr G Moore (Children) In person (2nd Defendant) Jacqui Griffin, Solicitor (Plaintiff) Crown Solicitor's Office (Defendant) Legal Aid (Children) File Number(s): 2010/391335 Decision under appeal Jurisdiction: 9000