31Exclusion conditions—personal protection orders

31 Exclusion conditions—personal protection orders (1) In deciding whether to include an exclusion condition in a personal protection order, a court must consider the following: (a) as primary factors— (i) the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the protected people; and (ii) any disability the protected people have; (b) as secondary factors— (i) the accommodation needs of, and options for accommodation available to, the protected people, the respondent and any child of the protected person or respondent; and (ii) the length of time required for a person mentioned in paragraph (b) (i) to find alternative accommodation. (2) However, a court may include an exclusion condition in an interim order against a respondent who is a child only if the court is satisfied that adequate arrangements have been made for the child’s care (including education) and safety. if a government agency responsible for the care and protection of children has found alternative accommodation for the child (3) If an applicant for a personal protection order seeks an exclusion condition in relation to the respondent and the court decides to make the order without the condition, the court must give reasons for the decision. exclusion condition means a condition in a personal protection order prohibiting the respondent from being on premises— (a) where the respondent lives; or

(b) if the respondent is a child—where the child normally receives care (including education) or protection. protected people, in relation to a respondent, means the protected person and any child directly or indirectly affected by the respondent’s alleged conduct.