Bradbury and Lander (No 2)

This matter concerned an application by Ms Lander for an order that Mr Bradbury pay her costs of certain proceedings. The dispute arose from an application made by Mr Bradbury on 20 July 2020, which Ms Lander sought to have dismissed. The proceedings were heard by Gill J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether Ms Lander should be awarded costs against Mr Bradbury in relation to his application filed on 20 July 2020. This involved considering the conduct of the parties and the overall merits of the application in determining the appropriate costs order.

Gill J determined that Ms Lander was entitled to an order for costs, but only in a limited sum. The court ordered that Ms Lander pay Mr Bradbury costs in the amount of $3,117.06, to be paid within 28 days. The court further ordered that Mr Bradbury's application filed on 20 July 2020 was otherwise dismissed.