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DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT 1989 - SECT 13

13 What assistance can a court give to prevent domestic violence?

(1) A court can make a domestic violence order for the benefit of an aggrieved.

(2) A domestic violence order means--

(a) a protection order; or
(b) a temporary protection order.

(3) A temporary protection order is an order (made under part 3, division 2 or section 54) for a short period until a court decides whether to make a protection order for the benefit of an aggrieved.

(4) Sometimes, the court can make a domestic violence order even though the person against whom the order is made--

(a) is not notified about the application; or
(b) does not appear in court.

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