THISTLE & THISTLE

In *Thistle & Thistle*, the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the Mother for leave to adduce oral evidence from a Mr L. The dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the parties' child.

The primary legal issue before Kent J was whether to grant the Mother leave to present oral evidence from Mr L. This required the court to consider the relevance and necessity of Mr L's proposed testimony in the context of the existing evidence and the overarching welfare of the child.

Kent J granted the Mother leave to adduce oral evidence from Mr L. The decision indicates that the court found Mr L's evidence to be potentially relevant and necessary for a proper determination of the parenting dispute, weighing this against any potential prejudice or delay. The specific reasons for this determination are not detailed in the provided text, but the order reflects a judicial assessment that the evidence would assist the court in fulfilling its duty to consider the child's best interests.