Grant and Reynolds

In the matter of *Grant and Reynolds*, heard by Barry J, the applicant, Mr Grant, appealed a decision concerning the parentage of a child born in November 1998. The respondent was Ms Reynolds.

The court was required to determine whether to dismiss the applicant's appeal and, in doing so, to make orders for parentage testing to ascertain the child's parentage. The court also had to consider the arrangements for the collection of bodily samples, the procedures for parentage testing, and the allocation of costs associated with these procedures.

Barry J dismissed the applicant's Notice of Appeal. The court ordered that parentage testing procedures be carried out, requiring both Mr Grant and Ms Reynolds, along with the child, to present themselves for bodily sample collection. These procedures were to be conducted in accordance with the *Family Law Act 1975* and its regulations. The initial cost of the testing was to be borne by the respondent, with provision for the applicant to pay all costs if found to be the parent. Liberty to apply for final orders was granted to the respondent should the applicant fail to comply with the testing requirements. The matter was adjourned for further listing.