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NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER SCHEME ACT 2016 (NO. 53 OF 2016) - SECT 72

Family Violence intervention orders prevail over child protection orders

    (1)     For section 173(1) of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 substitute

    "(1)     Each of the following orders applies despite any child protection order—

        (a)     a family violence intervention order;

        (b)     a recognised DVO made by a court of any jurisdiction;

        (c)     a variation or extension of a recognised DVO by a court of any jurisdiction.".

    (2)     In section 173(2) of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 after "family violence intervention order" (where twice occurring) insert "or recognised DVO".

    (3)     In section 173(3) of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 after "family violence intervention order" (where twice occurring) insert "or recognised DVO".



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