Domestic Violence Orders (National Recognition) Act 2016
10Recognition of DVOs
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10 Recognition of DVOs
(1) Each of the following DVOs is a recognised DVO in Tasmania:
(a) a local DVO;
(b) an interstate DVO made in a participating jurisdiction;
(c) a foreign order that is a registered foreign order in any participating jurisdiction.
Note
Recognition can also extend to DVOs made in jurisdictions that are not, or are not yet, participating jurisdictions. See Part 6.
(2) A DVO becomes a recognised DVO when it is made.
Note
A foreign order is taken to be made when it is registered as a registered foreign order.
(3) A DVO is a recognised DVO, subject to this Act, for the period for which it remains in force in the jurisdiction in which it is made.