66Explaining orders if respondent present

66 Explaining orders if respondent present (a) a court intends to make a protection order; and (b) the respondent is before the court. (2) On making the protection order (other than a consent order), the court must explain to the respondent, in language likely to be readily understood by the respondent— (a) the purpose, terms and effect of the order; and Note Explaining the effect of the order includes explaining any consequence that will automatically flow from the making of the order. For example, if relevant, that any firearms licence of the respondent will automatically be cancelled or suspended. (b) the consequences that may follow if the respondent fails to comply with the order; and (c) how the order may be amended or revoked; and (d) that the order may be enforced or amended anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. Note Pt 9 deals with the recognition of family violence orders from other jurisdictions in Australia and New Zealand.

(3) Before making a consent order, the court must explain to the respondent, in language likely to be readily understood by the respondent, the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (a) to (d). (4) A failure of the court to comply with this section in relation to a protection order does not affect the validity of the order.