Collins and Ricardo

In the matter of *Collins and Ricardo*, heard by Carew J, the father sought the transfer of proceedings from Cairns to Sydney and also applied for the disqualification of the presiding judge. The father had filed applications in a case on 21 October 2016 and 21 October 2015, respectively, initiating these distinct applications within the broader proceedings.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the proceedings should be transferred to Sydney, as requested by the father, and whether Justice Carew ought to disqualify herself from hearing the matter. The court was required to consider the merits of the transfer application and the grounds for recusal.

Carew J dismissed the father's application for transfer of the proceedings to Sydney, finding no sufficient basis to grant the request. Similarly, the application for the judge's disqualification was also dismissed, indicating that the court found no grounds for recusal. Consequently, the father's application in a case filed on 21 October 2016 was otherwise dismissed.