Obana & Pedroni (No 2)

In the matter of *Obana & Pedroni (No 2)*, Ms Obana (the applicant) and Mr Pedroni (the respondent) brought proceedings before Young J concerning the welfare of their two children, X (born 2014) and Y (born 2010).

The court was required to determine several critical issues, including the primary residence of the children, the suspension of prior orders, the method for the children's return to the mother, and the imposition of injunctions and parenting programs. Additionally, the court considered the prohibition of physical discipline of the children and the future conduct of the proceedings, including the question of costs.

Young J ordered that the children X and Y live with the mother and suspended previous orders made on 13 August 2019. The father was directed to deliver the children to the mother at a specified police station on a particular date and time, failing which a Recovery Order would be issued. Both parties were restrained from physically disciplining the children and were ordered to complete a parenting program, including contacting the provider within seven days, attending all sessions, and providing certificates of completion to the court and the other parent. The proceedings were adjourned for further consideration, and the question of certain costs was reserved.