LANGMEIL & GRANGE

In *Langmeil & Grange*, the mother sought leave to file a contravention application concerning parenting orders, and also sought the disqualification of the presiding judge. The matter had a significant procedural history.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the mother leave to file the contravention application, considering the likelihood of its success and the impact of ongoing litigation on the family. Additionally, the court had to consider the mother's application for the judge's disqualification, based on an alleged breach of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Justice Dawe granted the mother leave to file the contravention application, acknowledging concerns about its potential success but deeming it appropriate to allow the filing given the circumstances. The application for the judge's disqualification was refused, as the court was not satisfied that such a measure was warranted.

The mother was granted leave to file the contravention application in the terms annexed to her application for leave. The contravention application, if filed and served, was to be listed for mention before Justice Dawe on 16 August 2012, to determine the hearing length and arrange future listing. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was excused from further attendance in relation to the contravention application.