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DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 65 When application may be made

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 65

When application may be made

    (1)     If, because of urgent circumstances, it is not practicable to obtain an order varying a DVO under Division 1, a police officer may apply to a magistrate for an order varying the DVO.

    (2)     However, the police officer may make the application only if satisfied there has been a substantial change in the relevant circumstances since the DVO was made or last varied.

    (3)     Without limiting subsection (2), a substantial change in the relevant circumstances may arise if:

    (a)     there has been a change in circumstances relating to affected children including, for example, their care arrangements; or

    (b)     the defendant satisfactorily completes a rehabilitation program.