Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT 1996 (NO. 3 OF 1996) - SECT 8

Variation and revocation of orders

8. Section 18 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting subsection (4) and substituting the following subsections:

“(4) In determining whether to vary a protection order, the Court shall have regard to the matters specified in section 10.

“(5) In determining whether to revoke a protection order, the Court shall have regard to the matters specified in section 10, other than the matters specified in paragraph 10 (1) (ea).

“(6) In determining whether to vary an interim protection order, the Court shall have regard to—

        (a)     the need to ensure the safety of the aggrieved person pending the hearing and determination of the application for a protection order; and

        (b)     the matters specified in subsection 14 (2A).

“(7) In determining whether to revoke an interim protection order, the Court shall have regard to the need to ensure the safety of the aggrieved person pending the hearing and determination of the application for a protection order.”.



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback