18Interim orders—grounds for making

18 Interim orders—grounds for making A court may make an interim order if satisfied that the order is necessary to do either or both of the following until the application for the final order is decided: (a) ensure the safety of an affected person from personal violence; (b) prevent substantial damage to— (i) for a personal protection order—an affected person’s property; or (ii) for a workplace protection order—property at a workplace. Note The court must consider the matters mentioned in s 11 in deciding whether to make the interim order.