MOORE & SHIRLEY

The proceedings involved parties identified as Moore and Shirley, with the dispute concerning matters before the Family Court of Australia. The decision was made by Justice Foster.

The court was required to determine the appropriate registry for the proceedings, the need for urgent directions regarding interim hearings and the preparation of a single expert report, and the future of the Independent Children’s Lawyer appointed through Legal Aid New South Wales.

Justice Foster ordered that the proceedings be transferred to the Brisbane Registry of the Family Court of Australia. The matter was to be listed before a Docket Registrar with priority to consider directions for an interim hearing and the preparation of a single expert report, with the selection of the reporter to be determined by the court. Furthermore, the Independent Children’s Lawyer appointed through Legal Aid New South Wales was discharged.