MACALVIN & HARRICKS

In *Macalvin & Harricks*, heard by Judge Harman, the proceedings concerned an application to adjourn a hearing scheduled to commence on 18 May 2020 due to the operational changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The central dispute revolved around whether the hearing could proceed safely and properly by way of a remote hearing.

The court was required to determine whether the circumstances warranted an adjournment of the scheduled hearing. This involved considering the impact of the pandemic on the ability to conduct court proceedings effectively and safely, particularly in the context of remote participation.

Judge Harman ordered that the listing of the proceedings commencing 18 May 2020 be vacated. The matter was subsequently listed for mention and directions on 17 June 2020, with the intention of dealing with any interim applications regarding parenting relief and advancing the matter to trial at the earliest opportunity, including the possibility of an expedited trial.