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Family Violence Protection Act 2008
60LMention date and hearing for proceeding for final order
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60L Mention date and hearing for proceeding for final order
If an interim order is made by a court under this Division, the Magistrates' Court or Children's Court (whichever is hearing the proceeding for the final order) must ensure that—
(a) the proceeding for the final order is listed for mention—
S. 60L(a)(i) amended by No. 1/2026 s. 10.
(i) if the relevant party was before the court when the interim order was made, within 14 days of the making of the order; or
S. 60L(a)(ii) amended by No. 1/2026 s. 10.
(ii) otherwise, within 14 days of the interim order being served on the relevant party; and
(b) the hearing to determine the final order is listed as soon as practicable.
Division 3—Proceedings for family violence intervention orders