67Explaining orders if protected person present

67 Explaining orders if protected person present (a) a court intends to make a protection order; and (b) the protected person is before the court. (2) On making the protection order (other than a consent order), the court must explain to the protected person, in language likely to be readily understood by the person— (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. (3) Before making a consent order, the court must explain to the protected person, in language likely to be readily understood by the person, 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.

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