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Family Violence Act 2016
16AChild may apply for protection order in same application
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16A Child may apply for protection order in same application as parent (1) This provision applies if a child and the child’s parent are each an affected person in relation to the same or similar family violence by a respondent. (2) An application for a protection order by the child may be included in an application for a protection order by the child’s parent. Note The court may hear the application of the child and the child’s parent separately (see s 60C).