Murray & Anor and Unknown

In the matter of *Murray & Anor and Unknown*, the applicants, Mr and Ms Murray, sought leave from the court to commence adoption proceedings concerning a child, B Murray, born in April 1997. The specific court and the nature of the dispute beyond the application for leave to adopt are not detailed in the provided text.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant leave pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act* for the adoption proceedings to be commenced. This section typically governs when proceedings can be initiated in the Family Court concerning children.

Forrest J granted the application, exercising the court's discretion under section 60G of the *Family Law Act*. The court's reasoning for granting leave is not elaborated upon in the provided text, but the order indicates that the applicants met the necessary threshold for permission to proceed with their adoption application.

Consequently, leave was granted to Mr and Ms Murray to commence proceedings for the adoption of the child, B Murray.