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Australia taking a child overseas: do I need the other parent’s consent?

Jez Smith4 October 2026

If parenting orders or parenting proceedings exist, the Federal Circuit and Family Court says taking or sending the child from Australia generally requires authenticated written consent from the other parties or a court order allowing the travel. Keeping the child overseas beyond what the consent or order allows can also create serious legal issues. Official source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/family-child-relocation-travel

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