Mortenson and Parker

In the matter of *Mortenson and Parker*, heard by Loughnan JR, the applicants sought orders concerning their child. The specific nature of the dispute, beyond the need for an Independent Children’s Lawyer, is not detailed in the provided text.

The primary legal issue before the court was the appointment of an Independent Children’s Lawyer for the child, K, born in June 1993, pursuant to Section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The court also considered arrangements for the child's representation and the provision of relevant documentation to the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales.

The court ordered the appointment of an Independent Children’s Lawyer for the child K under Section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975*. It further requested the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales to arrange appropriate representation for the child and directed that copies of all applications, affidavits, existing orders, and relevant reports be made available to the Legal Aid Commission by each party. The proceedings were adjourned to a later date, with leave granted for the applicants to attend by video-link or telephone.