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Family Violence Act 2016
36Safety of affected person and children paramount
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36 Safety of affected person and children paramount In deciding the conditions to be included in a family violence order, a court must give paramount consideration to the safety and protection of the affected person and any child directly or indirectly affected by the respondent’s alleged conduct.