Baker and Green and Kettle

In the matter of *Baker and Green and Kettle*, heard before Murphy J, the dispute concerned applications between the parties, the specifics of which are not detailed, but which involved issues relating to children.

The primary legal issue before the court was the appropriate forum for the management and determination of the outstanding applications between the parties, particularly in light of the involvement of children. A secondary issue was the continued need for an independent children's lawyer.

Murphy J ordered that all outstanding applications between the parties be transferred to the Federal Magistrates Court at Brisbane. The court also requested that the hearing of the matter take place with all possible expedition and that the earliest possible return date be given to allow for management by the Federal Magistrates Court's procedures. Furthermore, the independent children's lawyer was discharged.