Learey and Macarthur and Anor

In the matter of *Learey and Macarthur and Anor*, heard by Judge Hughes, the dispute concerned final orders relating to children. The applicant paternal grandmother sought these orders, with the Independent Children’s Lawyer also participating in proceedings. The parents were absent from the hearing.

The primary legal issue before the Court was the determination of final parenting orders. This involved considering the best interests of the children in light of the applications before the Court. The Court also had to consider the dismissal of extant applications and the appointment of the Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Judge Hughes made final orders in accordance with a Minute of Orders, as amended by the Court on 11 April 2018. The Court granted the applicant paternal grandmother and the Independent Children’s Lawyer leave to proceed in the absence of the parents. The appointment of the Independent Children’s Lawyer was dismissed, and all other extant applications were also dismissed.