Bannister and Pergolesi (No 2)

In *Bannister and Pergolesi (No 2)*, the parties sought final and interim relief. The proceedings were before Cronin J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine whether to adjourn all outstanding applications for final and interim relief, and to provide a timetable for the filing of material by each party in advance of a designated interim hearing date. The court also considered the reasonableness of engaging counsel, including senior counsel, and the availability of reasons for any adjournment.

Cronin J ordered that all outstanding applications for final and interim relief be adjourned to a date to be fixed, to be advised by the case management judge. Her Honour further requested that a timetable be provided by order for each party to file material prior to the designated interim hearing date. The costs of both parties on that day were reserved. The court certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel, including senior counsel, and that the reasons for the adjournment be made available as soon as practicable.