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Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007

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13 Protected person (1) A protected person is a person for whose protection a DVO: (a) is sought; or (b) is in force. Section 102 defines protected person for recognised interstate and foreign orders. (2) A protected person must be in a domestic relationship with the

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