Mason and Wilson (No. 2)

In *Mason and Wilson (No. 2)*, Young J considered applications concerning the welfare of two children. The proceedings involved a father seeking increased contact with the children and the mother opposing this, with an Independent Children's Lawyer also participating.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim arrangements for the father's contact with the children, including the level of supervision necessary, and to make recommendations regarding long-term parenting orders. Further issues included arrangements for the upcoming holiday periods and the need for expert assessment by a Family Consultant.

Young J applied section 11F of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to direct both parties to attend appointments with a Family Consultant. The court varied existing orders to ensure the father's contact and communication with the children were supervised by a named individual for a specified duration, subject to the supervisor's availability. The court also ordered the preparation of an interim report from the Family Consultant addressing various aspects of the children's care and contact arrangements, pending a further hearing. The parties and the Independent Children's Lawyer were directed to file updated statements of sought orders.