Custodial Parent Rights to Restrict Non-custodial Parent Access to Child's Personal and Medical Records

Mr Victor Lye asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether a parent who has been granted sole custody and care and control of a child may request Government agencies to restrict a non-custodial parent from modifying the child’s personal or medical records; and (b) if not, why not.

A parent may submit a request to relevant agencies to restrict the non-custodial parent from modifying their child's personal records, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis based on the documentation provided and agency's prevailing policy.

Children benefit when parents can work together to co-parent and communicate effectively to resolve these matters. Should there remain a dispute on whether the parent holding sole custody and care and control may restrict the other parent from modifying the child's records, the parent may consider applying to the Court to resolve the dispute.