SCVG

The applicant sought leave to commence proceedings under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) concerning two children, B and C. The respondent opposed the application. The matter came before Gill J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the applicant had satisfied the threshold requirements for leave to commence proceedings, specifically whether it was in the best interests of the children to grant such leave. This involved an assessment of the applicant's proposed parenting arrangements and the potential impact on the children.

Gill J considered the evidence presented and applied the principles governing applications for leave under section 65J of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The Court determined that the applicant had not demonstrated that commencing proceedings was in the best interests of the children, B and C.

Consequently, the application for leave to commence proceedings was refused and dismissed.