Helman and Anor and Hurst

In the matter of *Helman and Anor and Hurst*, Forrest J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by Mr and Ms Helman for leave to make an application for the adoption of a child, B, born in 1999, by his step-father, Mr Helman.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the applicants leave to proceed with their application for adoption under the *Adoption Act 2009* (Qld), pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

Forrest J granted the application, exercising the Court's power under section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The Court ordered that the applicants, Mr and Ms Helman, be granted leave to make an application for the adoption of the child, B, by his step-father, Mr Helman, under the provisions of the *Adoption Act 2009* (Qld).