Ellis & Anor and Colborn

In *Ellis & Anor and Colborn*, heard by Hogan J, the applicants sought leave to commence proceedings for the step-parent adoption of a child, X. The respondent was identified as Colborn.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings pursuant to section 60G(1) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This section governs the circumstances under which proceedings for adoption can be initiated.

The court granted the application for leave to commence proceedings. The order was made by consent of the parties, indicating an agreement on the procedural step of allowing the adoption application to proceed.