An appeal against a family violence intervention order may retain utility even after the order has expired, because the making and existence of the order may have had a negative effect on the applicant's reputation, and a person may be entitled to challenge an administrative order that affected their rights while in force. Where a court registry delays or erroneously refuses to accept a properly completed appeal form lodged within a statutory time limit, it is arguable the document should be regarded as filed within time.
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