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Family violence intervention order applications – for affected family members

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Published 1 March 2025

About this fact sheet

This free fact sheet will help you understand:

  • family violence
  • family violence intervention orders
  • how a lawyer can help you
  • what might happen at court
  • where you can get more information and help.

We have information about family violence in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese.

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