Nursing and Midwifery Council v McConaghy

The court may extend an interim order for a specified period where the circumstances justify the order sought. The respondent should be given a stated opportunity, on written notice, to apply to vary or discharge the order. Costs may be dealt with by making no order for costs.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council applied to extend an interim order concerning Kim McConaghy. The respondent was not present or represented, but the court had read and considered her written document dated 21 August 2012. The application sought extension of the interim order to 4pm on 9 September 2013.

1. The application to extend the interim order was granted. The order was extended to 4pm on 9 September 2013.
2. The respondent was permitted, on giving three days’ written notice to the applicant, to apply to the court to vary or discharge the order.
3. There was no order for costs.