Maguire and Carlyle (No. 2)

In *Maguire and Carlyle (No. 2)*, Hannam J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the mother seeking to suspend the father's time with the children. The dispute arose in the context of ongoing parenting proceedings.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the father's time with the children should be suspended pending further orders, and what interim measures were necessary to protect the children's welfare. The court also considered the appropriate conduct of the parents regarding the children's exposure to violent media and the need for updated expert reports.

Hannam J ordered that, pending further order, the father's time with the children be suspended until 26 June 2014. The court also made orders prohibiting either parent from allowing the children to participate in or be exposed to violent video games or media. Leave was granted to the Independent Children's Lawyer to issue subpoenas at short notice, and the parties and children were ordered to attend an updated Family Report with a Family Consultant.