Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00436:reg:18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00436
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 18
Character Range: 28203–29049

18  Effect of other custody orders in Australia or overseas
 (1) The following rules apply to the hearing of an application made under subregulation 14(1):
 (a) the court must not refuse to make a return order for the child only because there is in force or enforceable in Australia an order relating to the custody of the child;
 (b) the court may take into account the reasons for the making of any order relating to the custody of the child;
 (c) an order for the return of the child does not determine the merits of any custody issue in relation to the child.
 (2) In this regulation:
custody, in relation to a child, includes:
 (a) guardianship of the child; and
 (b) responsibility for the long‑term or day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the child; and
 (c) responsibility as the person or persons with whom the child is to live.