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It explains the need for formal DHS case planner approval before commencing applications, consent rules based on the type of Court Order, and what happens when parental consent cannot be obtained. 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This being said, there are stringent laws governing the issue of any passport in Australia. These laws are designed to protect children from abduction and to safeguard the rights of all people with parental responsibility for children and therefore must be fully adhered to if a passport application is to be successful. This Information Sheet provides clear guidelines regarding the legal and documentation requirements needed when submitting a passport application in Victoria for a child living in out of home care.  \nPlease Note: Passport applications should not be commenced without formal case planner approval from DHS. You should liaise directly with your agency and DHS to establish who will prepare the  \napplication and who seek consent from those persons with parental responsibility for the child.  \nIt is advisable to defer on purchasing any non-refundable airline/travel tickets until the approval of any passport application has been confirmed.  \nWHO NEEDS TO GIVE CONSENT:  \nThe provision of consent for a child in care to obtain a passport is dependent on the type of Court Order that the child or young person is subject to.  \nSpecifically, children in out of home care on the following Orders require parental consent:  \n• An Interim Accommodation Order  \n• An Interim Protection Order  \n• A Custody To Third Party Order  \n• A Custody To Secretary Order  \n• Supervised Custody Order  \n• Therapeutic Treatment Order  \nParental consent is not required for children in out of home care on the orders below:  \n• A Guardianship To Secretary Order  \n• A Long-Term Guardianship To Secretary Order  \n• A Permanent Care Order  \nThe table on pages 3 to 4 provide more detail regarding consent and documentation required by the Passports Office.  \nFor more information on consent go to [https://www.passports.gov.au/web/newppt/Consent.aspx](https://www.passports.gov.au/web/newppt/Consent.aspx)  \nWHAT HAPPENS IF CONSENT CANNOT BE GAINED:  \nIf the consent of a parent cannot be obtained and there is no court order permitting the child to travel internationally, a written request for the application to be considered under the ‘special circumstances’specified in Section11(2) of the Australian Passports Act 2005 and Section 2.1 of the Australian Passports Determination 2005 may be made. A delegate of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, will consider the request to determine if a passport may be issued on the basis of special circumstances without the consent of all parties with parental responsibility.  \n[www.fcav.org.au/carerresources/information-sheets](www.fcav.org.au/carerresources/information-sheets)[ ](www.fcav.org.au/carerresources/information-sheets)31 July 2014  \nFCAV Information Sheet-Passports Page 2   \nIn such cases, the passport application must be accompanied by:  \nA statement made on:  \n• Form B8- (Mother’s name only on child’s birth certificate);or  \n• Form B9- (Child without full parental consent) in which you state why the necessary consent has not and cannot be obtained, and explain the special circumstances relevant to the application; and  \n• Form B10- (Child subject to a State/Territory child welfare order) .  \n• The child's full birth certificate  \nOR  \n• Family Court Order and Form B7 (No further court orders) where applicable.  \n• In the event that one or both parents are deceased, a copy of the death certificate will need to be provided.  \nNOTE:  \nThe court order for the child must be provided. A photocopy of the court order bearing original stamping by the court is acceptable. However , the stamp cannot just be photocopied – you must have the photocopied orders stamped again by the court.  \nThere is no guarantee that an application lodged under special circumstances will result","cbCaiiHTdvvibrYv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiHTdvvibrYv","pdf",125512,"English","# Passports\n## Consent requirements by court order\n## If consent cannot be gained (special circumstances)\n## Required documentation (B forms, certificates, orders)\n## Lodging process, processing time, and fees","[{\"question\":\"Do I need formal approval before starting a child’s passport application?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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