Werner & Anor & Oswald

In the matter of *Werner & Anor & Oswald*, Hogan J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application for leave to commence adoption proceedings. The applicants sought to adopt a child, J, born in 2008.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings, as required by section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This section typically requires leave of the court before adoption proceedings can be initiated.

Hogan J granted the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings. The Court's order, made pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), signifies that the applicants have satisfied the necessary threshold to formally pursue the adoption of child J.