Re: Imogen

In the matter of Imogen, heard before Watts J, the Australian Human Rights Commission sought leave to intervene in the proceedings. The application for intervention was made pursuant to section 92(1) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) and in accordance with the Commission's functions under section 11(1)(o) of the *Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986* (Cth).

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the Australian Human Rights Commission leave to intervene in the proceedings. This involved considering the statutory provisions governing intervention in family law matters and the specific functions of the Human Rights Commission that might be relevant to the case.

Watts J granted the Australian Human Rights Commission leave to intervene in the proceedings. The Court ordered that the Commission was to file and serve written submissions by 17 July 2020. This decision acknowledges the potential relevance of human rights considerations to the family law matter before the Court and allows the Commission to present its submissions.