Re JMM; Ex Parte JMM

The matter involved a child, JMM, and the Public Advocate who was appointed as the child's guardian less than 12 months prior to the application. JMM sought leave to apply for a review of the order appointing the Public Advocate as guardian. The dispute centred on whether there had been any change in circumstances or any other reason to hold a review of the order, particularly in light of ongoing family conflict and the continuing need for orders appointing an independent guardian.

The primary legal issue was whether the court had jurisdiction to review the order appointing the Public Advocate as JMM's guardian, given that it had been made less than 12 months prior to the application. The court needed to determine if there had been any change in circumstances or other reasons justifying a review, considering the ongoing family conflict and the child's need for an independent guardian.

The court found that there had been no change in circumstances that would justify a review of the order. The ongoing family conflict and the need for an independent guardian did not constitute sufficient grounds for a review so soon after the appointment of the Public Advocate. The court concluded that the application for leave should be dismissed, as there was no basis to warrant a review of the order within such a short timeframe.

No further orders were made. The application for leave to apply for a review was dismissed.