Director-General, Department of Human Services; Re Thomas2 [2010] NSWSC 1559

Director-General, Department of Human Services; Re Thomas2 [2010] NSWSC 1559

It is desirable that Thomas have more frequent contact with his grandmother and sister, provided such contact occurs in a safe environment and does not expose him to risks inherent in his grandmother's household; proceedings adjourned for the Department to explore safe options.

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 December 2010
Procedural Posture
Family Law Proceeding / Adjourned for Further Directions
Outcome
Proceedings adjourned for further directions
Legal Topics
['children' 'secure Accommodation Order' 'contact With Family' 'use of Force in Care']
['family Law'] ['children' 'secure Accommodation Order' 'contact With Family' 'use of Force in Care']

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Procedural Posture

Family Law Proceeding / Adjourned for Further Directions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether more frequent contact between Thomas and his family members, particularly his grandmother and sister, is desirable and safe' "Appropriate arrangements for Thomas's contact with family given the vulnerability and risks in family environment" 'Use of force in restraining Thomas during incident']

Ratio Decidendi

It is desirable that Thomas have more frequent contact with his grandmother and sister, provided such contact occurs in a safe environment and does not expose him to risks inherent in his grandmother's household; proceedings adjourned for the Department to explore safe options.

Court Disposition

Proceedings adjourned for further directions

Orders

  • ['Proceedings adjourned to 16 February 2011 at 9.30 before Brereton J for further directions']