McMARTIN and McMARTIN

The matter of *McMartin and McMartin* came before the Court concerning issues arising under Section 60CC of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The dispute involved considerations relevant to the best interests of a child, encompassing both primary and additional factors as stipulated by the Act.

The central legal issue before the Court was the necessity of thoroughly exploring all matters pertinent to the child's best interests under Section 60CC of the *Family Law Act 1975*. This required the Court to consider the full spectrum of factors, both primary and additional, that bear upon this determination.

The Court determined that a comprehensive examination of the issues under Section 60CC was indeed required. Consequently, an oral application made by the father's Counsel on the day of the hearing was dismissed, indicating that the Court would proceed with its own exploration of the relevant matters rather than being bound by the application.