Hardy and Lamar & Anor

In *Hardy and Lamar & Anor*, Benjamin J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by a maternal grandmother seeking orders for time with and communication with her grandchildren. The mother opposed this application, while the father supported it. Interim orders were made for the grandmother to spend supervised time with and communicate with the grandchildren when they were in the father's care.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim arrangements for the grandchildren's time with their maternal grandmother, balancing the competing interests of the parties and, crucially, the best interests of the children. The proceedings were also to be listed for a final hearing.

Benjamin J directed that the proceedings be placed into the docket of Chief Justice Alstergren and listed for hearing before the Chief Justice or another judicial officer of the Family Court at a time to be determined. This indicates a significant procedural step, likely aimed at ensuring the matter receives appropriate judicial attention for its final resolution.