Drogan and Mallory (No 2)

In *Drogan and Mallory (No 2)*, Murphy J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application for leave to commence adoption proceedings concerning two children, M and A. The applicants sought this leave under section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

The central legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings for the children. This required the court to assess whether granting such leave was in the best interests of the children, as mandated by the relevant provisions of the *Family Law Act 1975*.

Murphy J granted the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings. The court's decision was based on the specific circumstances presented, which led it to conclude that permitting the commencement of adoption proceedings was appropriate under section 60G of the Act. The court's order reflects its determination that the statutory threshold for granting leave had been met.