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Family Violence Act 2016
21Interim orders—grounds for making
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21 Interim orders—grounds for making A court may make an interim order if satisfied that the order is necessary to do either or both of the following until the application for the final order is decided: (a) ensure the safety of an affected person from family violence; (b) prevent substantial damage to an affected person’s property. Note 1 The court must consider the matters mentioned in s 14 in deciding whether to make the interim order.