Macy and Sanford

The application before Benjamin J concerned a dispute between a mother and father regarding children, with the mother seeking a review of an Order made by a Senior Registrar on 28 February 2019.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to uphold or set aside the Senior Registrar's previous Order. The court was also required to consider directions for the future conduct of the proceedings, including the viewing of a video by the parties and the potential listing of the matter for final hearing.

Benjamin J dismissed the mother's application for review. The court further ordered that the parties view the video titled "Tommy" at a time nominated by the Independent Children’s Lawyer, and that consideration be given to listing the matter for final hearing in August or September 2020 in Sydney. The costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer were reserved, and the court certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel to attend the proceedings.