Tracey and Meade-Mortensen

This matter concerned an application by the Father for supervised time with the child, born in September 2001, with the Mother opposing the application. The proceedings were before Justice Jordan.

The central legal issue was whether the court should make orders for supervised child-parent time, and if so, the nature and conditions of that time. The court was also required to consider the practical arrangements for facilitating such contact and the future reporting and review of the matter.

Justice Jordan ordered that the child have two sessions of supervised time with the Father over two consecutive weekends at a designated contact service. The duration of these sessions was to be determined by a nominated counsellor, with the Father responsible for all associated costs and for undertaking necessary intake requirements. The Mother was ordered to facilitate the child's attendance and to engage with counselling recommended by the contact service. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was directed to obtain a report from the contact service. The matter was listed for a continuation mention, with parties excused from personal attendance. The Mother was also required to provide notice of any proposed relocation of the child's residence.