McRae and Wheater

In the matter of *McRae and Wheater*, heard before Murphy J, the applicants, MR and MRS McRAE, sought leave to commence adoption proceedings concerning two children, T and H.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings, as required by section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975*.

Murphy J granted the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings. The court's decision was based on the specific provisions of section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975*, which governs the circumstances under which such proceedings may be initiated. The order reflects the court's determination that the applicants met the necessary criteria to proceed with the adoption applications.