Milly and O’Loan

In the matter of Milly and O’Loan, O’Reilly J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by Mr Milly for leave to commence adoption proceedings. The application concerned the adoption of two children, M born in March 1993 and B born in February 1996.

The central legal issue before the court was whether Mr Milly should be granted leave to commence proceedings for the adoption of the children pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This section governs the circumstances under which a person may apply to adopt a child.

The court granted Mr Milly leave to commence the adoption proceedings. The order reflects the court's determination that the statutory requirements for granting such leave had been met, enabling the formal adoption process to proceed.