#### 52A Commencement of proceedings by Secretary of Department of Communities and Justice 52A Commencement of proceedings by Secretary of Department of Communities and Justice > If an application for an order is made by the Secretary of the Department of Communities and Justice, the Secretary may commence the proceedings by issuing an application notice, signed by a registrar, and filing the notice in accordance with this Division. > > **s 52A:** Ins 2018 No 30, Sch 5.3\[10\].

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Section 52A - Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 - Commencement of proceedings by Secretary of Department of Communities and Justice — Zoe