Chikuwa and Madut (No. 2)

In *Chikuwa and Madut (No. 2)*, Johns J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application by the applicant mother concerning communication with the children. The respondent father was also a party to the proceedings.

The court was required to determine the terms of interim communication between the mother and the children, and to ensure that the parties understood their obligations and the consequences of contravention. The court also needed to set a date for a further hearing.

Johns J ordered that the respondent father file and serve any affidavit or response within seven days. The court further ordered that the mother have telephone or Skype communication with the children at least once per week, with specific times to be agreed or, failing agreement, on Fridays between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Melbourne time. Pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation, the court directed that a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations, consequences of contravention, and available assistance be attached to the orders. The matter was then adjourned for an interim hearing in the Senior Registrar’s List on 19 July 2018.