Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 - SECT 16

The objects of this Chapter are to provide for:

        (a)     the making of domestic violence orders to:

            (i)     ensure the safety and protection of persons who are experiencing or exposed to domestic violence or who are at risk of experiencing or being exposed to domestic violence; and

            (ii)     ensure persons who commit domestic violence are held accountable for their conduct; and

            (iii)     encourage persons who commit domestic violence to accept responsibility for their conduct; and

        (b)     the variation and revocation of domestic violence orders.