Westwell & Anor and Westwell (No2)

In the matter of *Westwell & Anor and Westwell (No2)*, Gill J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered applications made by Ms Peake concerning proceedings involving Ms Westwell and her children. The dispute encompassed applications for Ms Peake to be appointed as a case guardian for Ms Westwell, Ms Peake's removal as a party from property proceedings, her continued involvement in children's proceedings, and the dismissal of a contravention application filed by Ms Peake.

The court was required to determine whether Ms Peake should be appointed as Ms Westwell's case guardian, whether Ms Peake should be removed as a party to the property proceedings, and whether her contravention application should be dismissed. Additionally, the court considered an application for an injunction against Ms Peake and the proper procedure for self-represented litigants issuing subpoenas.

Gill J refused the application for Ms Peake to be appointed as Ms Westwell's case guardian. The court ordered Ms Peake's removal as a party from the property proceedings, while allowing her to remain a party to the children's proceedings. The contravention application filed by Ms Peake was dismissed, as was the respondent's application seeking an injunction against Ms Peake. Ms Peake was also directed to comply with the Rules regarding the issuing of subpoenas by self-represented litigants, which necessitates obtaining permission from the Registrar before applying to a Judge for their issue.