Prantage & Prantage (No 2)

In the matter of *Prantage & Prantage (No 2)*, Bennett J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia was required to determine several applications made by the wife in proceedings concerning parenting matters. The wife sought the dismissal of the husband's parenting application on the grounds that there had been no sufficient change in circumstances to warrant re-litigation of parenting issues. Additionally, the wife applied for an order under s 118(1)(c) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to restrain the husband from instituting further proceedings in relation to the children without leave of the Court, and also sought costs.

The court's primary task was to consider the wife's applications, specifically whether the husband's parenting application should be dismissed due to a lack of changed circumstances, and whether to grant an injunction preventing further proceedings. The court also had to determine the issue of costs.

The court ordered that the matter be fixed for a final hearing on 5 June 2013, estimating it would take three days. Directions were given for the filing and service of amended applications, responses, and affidavit material by both parties, with specific deadlines. The court also noted that the husband would no longer rely on his affidavit sworn on 27 December 2012. Further directions were made for the filing of case outlines and lists of authorities and documents by both parties. The wife's costs of the day were reserved. The court also noted that failure to attend a hearing or comply with filing requirements could result in the matter being determined without the defaulting party's input.