Queensland Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT 2012 - SECT 24

24 Who can a domestic violence order protect

(1) As well as the aggrieved, the following persons can be protected by a domestic violence order—

(a) a child of the aggrieved;

(b) a child who usually lives with the aggrieved;

(c) a relative of the aggrieved;

(d) an associate of the aggrieved.

(2) A
"child who usually lives with the aggrieved" means a child who spends time at the residence of the aggrieved on a regular or on-going basis.

(3) An
"associate" of the aggrieved means either of the following persons if it is reasonable to regard the person as an associate—

(a) a person whom the aggrieved regards as an associate;

(b) a person who regards himself or herself as an associate of the aggrieved.

Examples of persons who could be associates of the aggrieved—

• a person who is the current spouse or partner of the aggrieved

• a person who works at the same place as the aggrieved

• a person who lives at the same place as the aggrieved

• a person who provides support or assistance to the aggrieved, including, for example, a friend or neighbour

(4) A person mentioned in subsection (1) is protected by being specifically named in the domestic violence order under section 52 or 53 .

(5) The person may be specifically named in the domestic violence order when it is made or at a later time if it is varied.

(6) The specifically named person is called a
"named person" .