Georgiades and Georgiades and Ors

In the matter of *Georgiades and Georgiades and Ors*, Bennett J considered an application by the third parties for an adjournment of the final hearing. The dispute concerned matters within the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the adjournment and, if so, to set a new timetable for the final hearing and related procedural steps. This included establishing deadlines for the filing and service of contentions of fact and law, the delivery of specific questions under the Family Law Rules, and the conduct of mediation.

Bennett J granted the third parties' application for an adjournment, rescheduling the final hearing to commence on 11 March 2014. The court then issued a detailed timetable to ensure the parties were prepared for the rescheduled hearing, including provisions for the exchange of contentions, specific questions, and mediation. The court also made orders regarding the initial expense of mediation and the inspection and removal of subpoenaed documents.