Delaney and Mills

In the matter of *Delaney and Mills*, heard before Justice Ryan, the applicant sought a Certificate pursuant to the *Federal Proceedings Costs Act 1981* and costs against the respondent. The specific nature of the underlying dispute between the parties is not detailed in the provided text.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the applicant was entitled to a Certificate under the *Federal Proceedings Costs Act 1981* and whether costs should be awarded against the respondent. The Court was also required to make orders regarding the future conduct of the proceedings, including the allocation of trial days and the issuance of subpoenas.

Justice Ryan disqualified himself from further hearing the proceedings. Consequently, the applications for a Certificate and for costs against the respondent were dismissed. The Court then made several procedural orders, granting leave for the parties and the independent children's lawyer to approach the List Clerk for the allocation of three trial days, and to issue subpoenas on relevant matters. Further, parties were directed to file and serve any updating affidavit no later than eight weeks prior to the commencement of the hearing, and the independent children's lawyer was granted leave, by consent, to provide photocopy documents produced under subpoena by Ms A to the expert.