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\par Plaintiffs
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\par Defendant
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\par Appearances: Mr. K. Vuataki for the Plaintiffs
\par Mr. S. Sharma for the defendant
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\par Date of Hearing: 6 February 2008, 9:15 am
\par Date of Decision: 6 February 2008, 2:15 pm
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 [1]\tab On 22 January 2008 the plaintiffs filed the originating summons herein for the following orders:
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A motion was also filed by the plaintiffs, returnable on 25 January 2008 for an order to restrain the defendant from removing the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598889\charrsid855563 infant}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 Justice Scutt commenced hearing the matter on 25 January 2008 and adjourned the proceedings to 29 January 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 On 29 January 2008 the sitting of the court was disrupted due to Cyclone Gene.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 Power was restored yesterday afternoon.
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\par [4]\tab Before a Notice of Adjourned }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9797338\charrsid855563 H}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15869836\charrsid855563 earing could be served, the plaintiffs filed a Notice of Discontinuance.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15869836\charrsid855563 Nevertheless, because the proceedings involve a child I directed the Registry to inform the parties to appear before me this morning.
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dated 4 February 2008 was issued on the same day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 Mr. Sharma informed me th
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The plaintiffs have an unqualified right under Order 21 rule 2 (5) of the High Court Rules to discontinue the action without the leave of the court and have exercised th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15348693\charrsid855563 at}{
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If it is shown that the plaintiffs have abused such right, the court has }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7090327\charrsid855563 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563  power to set aside the notice of discontinuance.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 That would require a formal application which has not been filed.
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 ]\tab Mr. Vuataki }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7090327\charrsid855563 has }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 informed me that this action has been discontinued because the defendant has filed an application in the Family Division
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\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 [7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 ]\tab On 28 January 2008 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8011890\charrsid855563 L}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 earned Magistrate, Mr. Maika Nakora made the following orders }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8011890\charrsid855563 in respect of the application filed by Ms. Cava}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8458581\charrsid855563 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8011890\charrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 by consent:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 [i]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 he interim residence of the child, Adi Melaia Grace Druma, a girl born on 1/8/02}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563  to remain with the respondents}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12412527\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 [ii]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 t}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 he applicant to have interim contact to the child everyday from 10 am till 1 pm at the Lautoka Hotel starting t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 
omorrow Tuesday 29 January 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 [iii]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 t
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 he respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563  are to drop and pick the child}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 [iv]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 t}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 he Attorney-General is directed to be a party to this case under Section 177 of the Family Law Act for the chil}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 d in question}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 [v]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 he Director of Social Welfare is also directed to be a party to this case under Se}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 ction 178 of the Family Law Act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1602547 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14241695\charrsid855563 [vi]\tab The matter is adjourned to 31/1/08 for mention only.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid855563 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9765581 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563 High Courts inherent j}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 urisdiction in relation to infants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid855563 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 [8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5375682\charrsid855563 ]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 This issue has been dealt with in at least two judgments in the High Court at Suva.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 In }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 Lakhan \endash v- Lata}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid4602085 \chftn }{\insrsid4602085  [1994] FJHC 26; HBC 0585J.93s (22 March 2994)}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 , Justice Fatiaki, as he then was, cited with approval the dictum of Lord Denning in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 In re L}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 (an infant)}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid4602085 \chftn }{\insrsid4602085  [1968] P.D. 119 at p. 156}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 \'85
. It derives from the right and duty of the Crown as parents patriae to take care of those who are not able to take care of themselves.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 
The Crown delegated this power to the Lord Chancellor, who exercised it in his Court of Chancery}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563  \'85
 The child was usually made a ward of court and thereafter no important step in the child\rquote s life could be taken without the Court\rquote s consent.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 But that was only machinery.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 
Even if there was no property and the child was not a ward of Court nevertheless the Court of Chancery had power to interfere for the protection of the infant by making whatever order might be appropriate \'85 }{
\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 This wide jurisdiction of the old Court of Chancery is now vested in the High Court of Justice and can be exercised }{\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4457975\charrsid855563 
by any judge of the High Court}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4457975\charrsid855563 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4457975\charrsid855563 
As a matter of convenience, the jurisdiction is exercised by making}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563  the child a ward of court and putting it under the care of a judge of the Chancery Division.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 But that is only }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4457975\charrsid855563 machinery}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 
If a question arises as to the welfare of a child before any judge of the High Court, he can make such order as may be appropriate in the circumstances.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 (my underlining)}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440213\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 
His Lordship held that by virtue Section 18 of the High Court Act, this court has power to exercise the prerogative of the Crown or State as \lquote }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 parens patriae\rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563  in relation to minors or infants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749415\charrsid855563 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134228\charrsid855563 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749415\charrsid855563 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 [10}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749415\charrsid855563 ]\tab In }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749415\charrsid855563 Sachin Deo \endash v- Brij Bhan Singh & Anr.}{
\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749415\charrsid855563 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\cs18\super\insrsid4602085 \chftn }{\insrsid4602085  Civil Appeal No. 13 of 1991 at p.4 cited also in the }{\ul\insrsid4602085 Lakhan}{\insrsid4602085  case supra.2 [1968] P.D. 119 at p. 156}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749415\charrsid855563 , Justice Scott said:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 
In exercising jurisdiction in this matter this Court does so by virtue of Sections 18 and 22 of the High Court Act (Cap. 13) \'85 It exercises the jurisdiction which has been exercised by the Court of Chancery from time immemorial.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 
It is a paternal jurisdiction, a judicially administrative jurisdiction in virtue of which the High Court is put to act on behalf of the States as being the gu
ardian of all infants in place of the parent and as if it were the parent of the child thus superseding the natural guardianship of the parent (See: }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 The Queen v. Gyngall}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563  [1893] 2Q.B. 232, 239].}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14437094\charrsid855563 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 1}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585159\charrsid855563 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 Any confusion by counsel regarding this court\rquote s jurisdiction to hear matters concerning infants should be allayed.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 The High Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15742566\charrsid855563  is vested with an inherent jurisdiction in relation to infants.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13907944 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9765581 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 New information}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13907944 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 2}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 ]\tab Justice Scutt was somewhat hampered during the 25 January 2008 hearing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
The defendant did not have on her relevant documentation regarding her child.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 At that stage it was unclear}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16609565\charrsid855563 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3883800\charrsid855563 giv}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16609565\charrsid855563 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3883800\charrsid855563 n the absence of documentation }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
whether the child was a Fijian or Australian national.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 Subsequent enquiries by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3883800\charrsid855563 
Scutt J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563  have confirmed the following.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
Selina Cava, on 26 October 2006 filed a family law application in the local court at Bankstown, Sydney, Australia.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
The application related to the child, Adi Melaia Grace Druma born on 1 August 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11936575\charrsid855563 , infant herein.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 The application was given a Listing date of 9 November 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 Th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3883800\charrsid855563 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563  information was supplied by Mr. Dirk Train}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3883800\charrsid855563 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563  acting co-ordinating Registrar of the Family Court of Australia, Paramatta Registry.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 Further enquiries on the status of that application have been made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
The likely pendancy of proceedings concerning the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8017600\charrsid855563 infant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563  in Australia gives rise to jurisdictional issues in proceedings }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid608267\charrsid855563 now pending in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8017600\charrsid855563 F}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid608267\charrsid855563 iji.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid608267\charrsid855563 More importantly, it is now clear from the application filed in the Lautoka Magistrate Court by Ms. Cava that the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8017600\charrsid855563 infant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid608267\charrsid855563  is an Australian National holding}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid608267\charrsid855563 Australian passport No. M7728630.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid608267\charrsid855563 
This not only raises jurisdictional issues but inter-country adoption issues as well.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7555191\charrsid855563 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563 
\par [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid466459\charrsid855563 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563 ]\tab I alerted both counsel to this information when they appeared before me this morning.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563 The fact that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8263037\charrsid855563 infant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563  is an Australian National and has been the subject of proceedings in the Family Court of Australia has serious implications on the two applications concerning th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8263037\charrsid855563 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8263037\charrsid855563 infant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563 , now pending in the Family Division of the Lautoka Magistrates Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855563  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563 
Both counsel have a duty to alert the learned Magistrate presiding over the application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8263037\charrsid855563 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7881486\charrsid855563 
 of the information which has now come to hand.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2629543 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139288\charrsid855563 Gwen Phillips
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139288\charrsid2629543 At Lautoka
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