Russell and West

In the matter of *Russell and West*, heard before Cronin J, the parties presented a dispute for resolution by the Court. The specific nature of the dispute is not detailed in the provided text, but the outcome was determined by consent orders.

The court was required to consider and approve consent orders agreed upon by the parties. Additionally, the court was tasked with ensuring that the orders complied with relevant legislative provisions, specifically sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), which mandate the inclusion of specific particulars regarding obligations, consequences of contravention, and available assistance.

Cronin J's reasoning involved the formalisation of the parties' agreement through consent orders, as evidenced by the minutes of proposed orders marked as Exhibit "A". The court applied the principles of consent in family law matters, ensuring that the agreed terms were properly recorded and incorporated into the court's orders. Furthermore, the court exercised its discretion under section 65DA(2) and section 62B to ensure that the orders contained the necessary factual information for the parties to understand their obligations and the potential ramifications of non-compliance. The court also certified that engaging counsel was reasonable, pursuant to Order 19.50 of the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth).

The court made orders by consent in accordance with the minutes of proposed orders, which were sealed and attached to the court file. The solicitor for the applicant husband was directed to engross these minutes and deliver them electronically to the Associate within seven days. The particulars required by sections 65DA(2) and 62B were certified as being included in the orders via an attached Fact Sheet.