Toller and Toller

In the matter of *Toller and Toller*, Johns J of the Family Court of Australia was required to determine applications for final orders concerning the parties' dispute.

The central legal issue before the Court was the appropriate procedural step to advance the matter towards a final resolution. Specifically, the Court needed to decide how to manage the extant applications for final orders to ensure the case could be heard and determined as expeditiously as possible.

Johns J reasoned that the most effective course of action was to allocate all outstanding applications for final orders to a judicial docket. This procedural step would facilitate the listing of the matter for a final hearing at the earliest practicable opportunity, thereby promoting the efficient administration of justice. The Court's decision reflects a commitment to moving cases towards final determination without undue delay.