(1) A variation to a
recognised DVO that is done in this or another
jurisdiction is a "recognised variation" in this jurisdiction in the
circumstances provided for by this section.
(2) A variation to a
local DVO is a recognised variation in this jurisdiction if the variation is
done—
(a) in
this jurisdiction by a court or any other person authorised to do so under
this Act; or
(b) in
another participating jurisdiction by a court under a corresponding law.
(3) A variation to an
interstate DVO or foreign order is a recognised variation in this jurisdiction
if the variation is done—
(a) in
the issuing jurisdiction by a court or any other person authorised to do so
under the law of the issuing jurisdiction; or
(b) in
any participating jurisdiction by a court under this Part or a corresponding
law.
Note—
The issuing jurisdiction for a foreign order is the jurisdiction in which the
order is registered.
(4) A variation is
recognised from the time that it is done.