Family Violence Protection Act 2008

The court may specify in a final order the period for which the order is in force.

In making a decision as to the period for which the final order is to be in force, the court must take into account—

that the safety of the protected person is paramount; and

any assessment by the applicant of the level and duration of the risk from the respondent; and

if the applicant is not the protected person, the protected person's views, including the protected person's assessment of the level and duration of the risk from the respondent.

The court may also take into account any matters raised by the respondent that are relevant to the duration of the order.