Family Violence Act 2016

This section applies if—

a court intends to make a protection order; and

the protected person is before the court.

On making the protection order (other than a consent order), the court must explain to the protected person, in language likely to be readily understood by the person—

the purpose, terms and effect of the order; and

Explaining the effect of the order includes explaining any consequence that will automatically flow from the making of the order. For example, if relevant, that any firearms licence of the respondent will automatically be cancelled or suspended.

the consequences that may follow if the respondent fails to comply with the order; and

how the order may be amended or revoked; and

that the order may be enforced or amended anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

Before making a consent order, the court must explain to the protected person, in language likely to be readily understood by the person, the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (a) to (d).

A failure of the court to comply with this section in relation to a protection order does not affect the validity of the order.