The Queensland Government has also made significant changes to the way in which Domestic Violence Orders (or Protection Orders as they are referred to in the legislation) are determined. The definition of domestic violence has broadened significantly and includes a range of behaviours beyond physical violence.
It is therefore also very important that you have support and representation if you are facing proceedings for protection order pursuant to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012(Qld).
We recently wrote chapter on domestic violence for the Queensland Lawyers’ Practice Manual and therefore have the most up to date knowledge in this area of family law.