Cranney & Anor and Soper & Ors

The parties in this matter were Cranney & Anor and Soper & Ors. The dispute, which proceeded to a consent order, was heard by Murphy J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the terms of consent orders to be made between the parties, dismiss all extant applications, and make directions regarding the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits. The court also needed to ensure that the particulars of the obligations created by the orders, the consequences of contravention, and details of assistance for compliance were set out in a Fact Sheet attached to the orders, as required by sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

By consent, Murphy J made orders in terms of the Minutes of Consent, which were sealed and attached to the court's orders. All other applications before the court were dismissed, and the list of cases awaiting finalisation was cleared. Directions were given for the return of all subpoenaed documents and exhibits to their original custodians or tenderers. The court also confirmed that the particulars of the orders, including obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance details, were included in an attached Fact Sheet, as mandated by statute. The Minutes of Consent were to remain on the court file.