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Chapter 2Domestic violence orders
Part 2.1Preliminary matters

16 Objects of Chapter

The objects of this Chapter are to provide for:

(a)

the making of domestic violence orders to:

(i) ensure the safety and protection of persons who are experiencing or exposed to domestic violence or who are at risk of experiencing or being exposed to domestic violence; and

(ii) ensure persons who commit domestic violence are held accountable for their conduct; and

(iii) encourage persons who commit domestic violence to accept responsibility for their conduct; and

(b)

the variation and revocation of domestic violence orders.

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