Adams and Adams

In *Adams and Adams*, heard before Berman J, the dispute concerned an application by the father for leave to adduce evidence from a witness, Ms W, regarding allegations of sexual assault made against him.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant leave for Ms W to adduce evidence detailing the specific allegations of sexual assault against the father, and whether the provisions of the *Evidence Act 1995* (Cth) should apply to this evidence, including matters set out in her trial affidavit.

Berman J granted leave for Ms W to give evidence concerning the detail, particularity, and allegations of sexual assault against the father. The court further ordered that the *Evidence Act 1995* (Cth) would govern the admissibility of Ms W's evidence, both for her further examination-in-chief and in relation to the matters contained within her trial affidavit filed on 25 November 2013. Costs associated with the Independent Children’s Lawyer and the father were reserved.