Harmer and James

In the matter of *Harmer and James*, Loughnan JR of the Federal Magistrates Court considered an application concerning parenting orders. The dispute involved the father's contact with his children, L and K.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to suspend existing parenting orders that provided for the father to spend time with the children. The Court was required to determine the immediate arrangements for the children's time with their father pending further determination of the proceedings.

Loughnan JR ordered that the proceedings be adjourned to the Judicial Registrar's Duty List on 3 June 2009. Crucially, Order 4 of the Federal Magistrates Court's orders of 20 June 2002 was suspended until 6:00 pm on 3 June 2009. This suspension meant that the father would not spend time with the children during this period. The previously scheduled return date of 4 May 2009 was vacated.