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Family Violence Act 2016
221Definitions—pt 24
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221 Definitions—pt 24 child respondent means— (a) a child who is under 14 years old and a respondent in a proceeding for a protection order; or (b) a child against whom a family violence order was made when the child was under 14 years old. commencement day means the day the Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment Act 2023, section 109 commences.