Batey-Elton and Elton (No 5)

In the matter of *Batey-Elton and Elton (No 5)*, Cronin J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications by both the wife and the husband. The wife sought to dismiss her application, while the husband sought various orders, including an order under s 118 of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) and the dismissal of his response filed on 23 August 2006. The proceedings also involved the discharge of existing injunctions against the husband and C Company Pty Ltd.

The central legal issues before the court were whether to dismiss the wife's application, whether to discharge the existing injunctions, and whether to grant the husband's application under s 118 of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The court was also required to determine the disposition of the husband's response and to consider any applications for costs.

Cronin J dismissed the wife's application and discharged all injunctions previously made against the husband and C Company Pty Ltd. The husband's application for an order under s 118 of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) was also dismissed, as was his response filed on 23 August 2006, save for issues of costs. The court provided specific directions regarding the commencement of time for any notice of appeal and established a detailed process for parties to make written applications for costs, including timelines for filing and service. The court also certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel, including senior counsel, to attend the proceedings.