Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007
106When Court to be closed
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106 When Court to be closed (1) The Court must be closed to the public for the proceeding: (a) at all times if the only protected person is a child; or (b) while a vulnerable witness gives evidence, including in cross- examination.
Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007 95 (2) However, the Court may order a proceeding, or part of it, be open to the public if it considers it is in the interests of justice to do so. (3) Even if the proceeding, or part of it, is open to the public, the Court may order a person (other than a party to the proceeding) to leave the courtroom where the proceeding is being conducted while a witness gives evidence, including in cross-examination.