New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CRIMES (DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE) ACT 2007 - SECT 26

26 When application may be made

(1) An application may be made by telephone, facsimile or other communication device if--

(a) an incident occurs involving the person against whom the provisional order is sought to be made and the person who would be protected by the provisional order, and

(b) a police officer has good reason to believe a provisional order needs to be made immediately to ensure the safety and protection of the person who would be protected by the provisional order or to prevent substantial damage to any property of that person.

(2) An application may be made at any time and whether or not the court is sitting.