McNaught and Shearing

In the matter of *McNaught and Shearing*, heard before Murphy J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for children. The parties presented Minutes of Consent to the Court, indicating an agreement had been reached on the terms of the orders to be made.

The primary legal issue before the Court was to determine the appropriate orders to be made pursuant to the parties' agreement, including the formalisation of parenting arrangements and the dismissal of outstanding applications. The Court was also required to consider the discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the inclusion of specific information within the orders regarding compliance and contravention.

Murphy J, by consent of the parties, made orders reflecting the terms of the Minutes of Consent. These orders included the formalisation of parenting arrangements, the dismissal of all extant applications, and the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits. The Court also ordered the discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer. Furthermore, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation, the Court directed that a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations created by the orders, the consequences of contravention, and sources of assistance for compliance be attached to and included within the orders. The Minutes of Consent were ordered to remain on the Court file.