Alea and Anor and Unknown

The applicants, Mr and Mrs Alea, sought leave from the court to commence adoption proceedings for a child, B, born in 1999. The application was made pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act*.

The sole legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicants leave to commence proceedings for the adoption of the child by his stepfather, Mr Alea.

Forrest J granted leave pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act*. The court ordered that leave be granted for proceedings to be commenced for the adoption of the child, B, by his stepfather, Mr Alea.