Further would be mediation even though he might think it would be court but you can’t go to court without attempting mediation first. Sounds like an empty threat to me.

I’d take him up on offering a suggestion. You might be able to work out something between you which would be good. Usually he’d get 50:50 unless kiddies really young.

Is he changing his work arrangements ie. no longer FIFO? Otherwise how can he make this happen? Perhaps you should turn the question around to him.

Firstly, get your parenting plan changed over to consent orders, this means that he will be obligated by law to follow them. I would open the conversation with him about the new arrangements and whether realistically he can do them. If that doesn’t work book mediation to make a plan, but def get those consent orders.

Just to say you can book free mediation (or at least some free sessions) from Relationships Australia.

Sounds to me as if he is want to be a more present father and that he is opening up the conversation as to how that might happen and is open to your opinion. Great, go with it.