ELAMIN & AKEL

The case of *Elamin & Akel* concerned an application by the mother, which was dismissed by Rees J of the Family Court of Australia. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties is not detailed in the provided text, beyond the fact that it involved an application by the mother.

The primary legal issue before the court was the appropriate course of action regarding the parenting dispute, particularly in light of the mother's dismissed application. The court was required to determine whether further investigation or a specific trial process was necessary to resolve the matter.

Rees J ordered that a Family Report be prepared by a Family Consultant, pursuant to section 62G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This indicates the court's intention to gather expert opinion on matters concerning the child. The court further directed that the matter be listed for a Less Adversarial Trial, signifying a procedural approach aimed at reducing conflict and promoting cooperation between the parties. The matter was scheduled for 10 November 2015 for the commencement of this trial.