HENLON & FARNISH

In the matter of *Henlon & Farnish*, heard by Baumann J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2004. The court's final orders indicate a significant resolution or cessation of proceedings related to the child's welfare.

The central legal issues before the court were the appropriate orders to be made regarding the child, the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer, the disposition of outstanding applications, and the conditions under which future applications for parenting orders could be made.

Baumann J discharged all previous orders concerning the child and the Independent Children's Lawyer. Furthermore, all outstanding applications and responses were dismissed. Crucially, the court imposed a restriction on future applications, stipulating that neither parent could proceed with a new application for parenting orders without first obtaining leave from a Registrar or Judge of the Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. To support any such application for leave, the parent would be required to provide a copy of the Reasons for Judgment delivered on 24 October 2019 and a copy of the family report of Ms D dated 20 February 2019.