MALCHER & MALCHER

In the matter of *Malcher & Malcher*, heard before Gill J of the Family Court of Australia, the applicant, Ms Malcher, sought to address issues concerning appearances in remitted proceedings. The dispute centred on the procedural arrangements for the upcoming hearing, specifically the ability for parties to appear remotely.

The court was required to determine the conditions under which parties could appear via video link or telephone conference. This involved considering the court's rules and the practicalities of facilitating remote appearances for the parties involved in the remitted proceedings.

Gill J ordered that the remitted proceedings be adjourned to a specified date in October 2017. The parties were granted liberty to appear by video link from the Sydney Registry, provided they notified the Court seven days prior. Should a party wish to appear by telephone, they were required to comply with the relevant Rules to seek permission in advance. The respondent was specifically granted leave to appear by telephone on the hearing day, subject to providing updated contact details to the Court in advance to facilitate arrangements.