In the matter of Mr Donaghy (Costs) [2012] NSWChC 11

Children's Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: In the matter of Mr Donaghy (Costs) [2012] NSWChC 11 Hearing dates: 22 and 23 November 2011 and 27 February 2012 Decision date: 07 May 2012 Before: Magistrate David Heilpern Decision: No order as to costs Catchwords: COSTS - power of Children's Court to order costs against legal practitioner - non-attendance at court for hearing - no application to re-list matter - Practice Note 5 - case management - cogent and compelling reasons - duties of legal practitioner - s 88 Care Act Legislation Cited: Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 Civil Procedure Act 2005 District Court Act 1973 Local Court Act 2007 Children's Court Act 1987 Cases Cited: Wilson v Department of Community and Human Services re Anna (No. 2) [2011] NSW SC 545 Lemoto v Able Technical Pty Ltd & 2 Ors [2005] NSWCA 153 Knaggs v JA Westaway & Sons Pty Ltd and Others (1996) 40 NSWLR 476 George v Children's Court of NSW [2003] NSWCA Category: Costs Parties: Mr Donaghy Representation: Mr Donaghy in person File Number(s): 14-18/2010 Publication restriction: Any information that names or is likely to lead to the identification of a child or young person who is reasonably likely to involved or mentioned in Children's Court or non-Court proceedings in any capacity must not be published or broadcast in any form that may be accessible by a person in New South Wales whether the publication or broadcast occurs before any proceedings have commenced, during the proceedings or after they are disposed of. This prohibition applies until the child or young person turns 25 years of age or dies.