The actor previously auditioned for guest roles on the show, but the producers decided to develop a long-term character specifically for him instead.

Glockner's character, Mason, was created and introduced along with the Turner family, as part of a major overhaul of the show's cast.

Executive producer, Richard Jasek, said Mason has a good heart, while Glockner described him as being "smart, funny, serious, angry, caring, playful" and someone who loves his family.

"[2] The Turners were given an immediate link in Erinsborough through long-term resident Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver), the father of Lauren and grandfather to Mason and his siblings.

Speaking to Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy, Glockner explained that he had previously auditioned for a couple of guest roles on the show.

[9] Glockner revealed that Mason had fallen in with a bad crowd back in Mount Isa, where his family are from, and was led astray by "troublemaker" Robbo Slade (Aaron Jakubenko).

[9] Glockner commented that Mason also felt "a lot of frustration and resentment" towards his father, but thought he would overcome it and forgive Matt eventually.

[3] Glockner told an Inside Soap columnist that Mason was happy to be free and saw Erinsborough as an unexplored playground.

[9] Shortly after his arrival, Mason began pursuing Kate Ramsay (Brewer) and although she thought he was too young, there was a spark between them.

[13] However, just as Kate is starting to change her mind about Mason, his ex-girlfriend, Rhiannon Bates (Teressa Liane), shows up in town.

[13] Glockner told TV Week's Thomas Mitchell that Mason is prepared to go as far as he needs to, but Kate is the girl he has genuine feelings for.

[17] Robbo's arrival brings Mason and Matt closer as they realise that they have more important things to worry about and need to work together to protect the family.

[3] Since Mason no longer has the money from the Mount Isa robbery, he is forced to come up with another way to pay Robbo back.

[18] Mason "listens in horror" as Robbo outlines his plan to rob the hotel while everyone attends Sonya Mitchell (Eve Morey) and Toadfish Rebecchi's (Ryan Moloney) wedding reception.

[18] Mason is aware that his criminal record means that he cannot afford to be caught up in anything illegal, but he believes that he has no choice but to go along with Robbo's plan to protect his family.

"[20] Paul's plan is rumbled by Mason's father, Toadie and Ajay Kapoor (Sachin Joab), who move quickly to stop it.

[24] The actor stated that since Mason's introduction, he had been "the catalyst for a remarkable amount of storyline" and after a discussion with the producers, they all felt the character should be rested.

[24] Glockner continued "I've been involved in so much high-intensity story in such a short space of time – coming up just shy of a thousand scenes in one year!

"[24] Glockner told a TV Week reporter that he needed a creative rest, but did not rule out a return to Neighbours.

[28] In an interview with Digital Spy, Glockner explained that when he first heard the news he "wondered if it was just speculation or if they'd got it wrong", but later realised it was a reality and added, "I was very saddened overall, but also very proud of everyone who's worked on the show.

[28] After being released from juvenile detention early, Mason waits a couple of weeks before joining his family in Erinsborough.

When he arrives, Mason reassures his mother that he has changed his ways, but tells his father that he will not forgive him for helping to send him to juvie.

Mason intervenes when he sees Ralphie Mahone threatening Chris Pappas and begins flirting with Kate Ramsay.

Realising that he needs to get rid of Robbo quickly, Mason takes a waitering job at Lassiter's Hotel to earn more money.

However, on the day, extra security staff laid on for Sonya and Toadie's wedding prevent Mason and Robbo from carrying out the robbery.

Bailey spots the missing gnome in Sheila Canning's (Colette Mann) garden and he and Mason try to get it back.

Kate's uncle, Paul Robinson, learns about Mason's criminal record and attempts to blackmail him into leaving her alone.

Robbo steps up his threat, causing Mason to ask Chris, Joshua Willis (Harley Bonner) and Hudson Walsh (Remy Hii) for help.

[29] The storyline sees Mason teaming up with Hope Gottlieb (Louna Maroun) in an attempt to stop a zombie invasion.

"[35] Peter Dyke and Katie Begley from the Daily Star cited Mason as one of the reasons extra female viewers were tuning into Neighbours.