Nester & Anor and Dixon

The applicants, Mr Nester and another, sought leave from Rees J of the Family Court of Australia to commence adoption proceedings concerning two children, B and C. The respondent was Mr Dixon.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant leave pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) for the applicants to commence adoption proceedings. This section requires a person seeking to adopt a child to obtain the court's leave if they are not the child's parent.

Rees J granted the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings. The Court's reasoning and the specific factors considered in granting this leave are not detailed in the provided extract. The order reflects the court's determination that the applicants met the necessary threshold to proceed with their adoption application.