Greta and Greta and Anor

The applications before Cronin J concerned proceedings under s 79A of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The specific nature of the dispute between the parties, identified as Greta and Greta and Anor, is not detailed, but it is clear that the applications filed on 29 June 2007 and 6 September 2007 were dismissed.

The court was required to determine whether to dismiss the interlocutory applications before it. The substantive proceedings, which involve an application for property settlement under s 79A of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), are currently the subject of separate litigation in the Supreme Court of New South Wales before Brereton J.

Cronin J dismissed the applications before him, noting that the substantive application under s 79A of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) was part of substantial litigation pending in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The substantive proceedings were adjourned to be listed on a date to be fixed. The court also made orders regarding the process for any applications for costs arising from these orders, requiring written submissions from each party by specific dates. The court certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel, including Senior Counsel, to attend the proceedings.