Drew & Anor and Bulla

In the matter of *Drew & Anor and Bulla*, heard before Baumann J of the Family Court of Australia, the Second Applicant, Mr Drew, sought leave to make an application for the adoption of a child, X, born in 2004, pursuant to the *Adoption Act 2009* (Qld). The precise nature of the dispute between the parties is not detailed in the provided text, but the core of the proceeding concerned the Second Applicant's ability to pursue an adoption application.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the Second Applicant leave to make an application for adoption under the *Adoption Act 2009* (Qld), as provided for by section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975*. This section governs the circumstances under which a person may apply for an adoption order, particularly in situations that may involve interstate or complex family law considerations.

Baumann J determined that leave should be granted. The Court's reasoning, as evidenced by the order made, indicates that the requirements of section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* were satisfied, permitting the Second Applicant to proceed with his adoption application under Queensland law. The Court ordered that pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975*, the Second Applicant, Mr Drew, be granted leave to make an application for the adoption of the child, X.