📘 Domestic Violence Orders (National Recognition) Act 2017
010 of 2017Assented 8 November 2017· Attorney General
This Act establishes a national recognition scheme for Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) across Australian jurisdictions, ensuring that DVOs issued in one state are recognised and enforceable in Western Australia and vice versa.
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This act affects individuals protected by DVOs, people subject to DVOs, law enforcement agencies, and courts. It ensures consistent protection for victims of domestic violence across state borders and clarifies enforcement procedures.
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