Kalmar and Kurz

In the matter of *Kalmar and Kurz*, heard by Hannam J, the proceedings concerned an application for intervention by the Secretary of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. The specific dispute and the nature of the underlying family law matter are not detailed in the provided text, but the orders indicate a need for the Department's involvement.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant leave for the Secretary of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to intervene in the proceedings and to inspect court documents. This required consideration of the relevant provisions of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) and the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth) concerning intervention and access to court records.

Hannam J reasoned that intervention by the Secretary was appropriate, likely due to concerns for the welfare of a child or other matters requiring the Department's expertise and statutory responsibilities. The Court ordered the discharge of a previous order, requested the Secretary to intervene, and stipulated the filing of a Notice of Intervention. Leave was granted for the Secretary to inspect and copy documents on the court file. The Department was requested to respond to the intervention request and to have legal representation present at an upcoming interim hearing, with any supporting documents to be filed by a specified date.