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Section 20A - Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007 - Mandatory prohibition | Zoe

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Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007

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20A Mandatory prohibition A DVO must include a provision prohibiting the respondent from committing domestic violence against each protected person.

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