National Domestic Violence Order Scheme

Learn about the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme and what it means for the Victorian community.

The National Domestic Violence Order Scheme came into place on 25 November 2017. Since then, all domestic and family violence intervention orders issued anywhere in Australia are recognised and enforceable across the country.

The Scheme also applies to active family violence intervention orders issued in Victoria before 25 November 2017.

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What the Scheme means for victim-survivors

Victim-survivors of family violence are protected anywhere in Australia, no matter which state or territory court issued their domestic or family violence order.

Local police will enforce all domestic and family violence intervention orders issued after 25 November 2017.

Courts across Australia can also extend, vary and revoke any nationally recognised domestic and family violence intervention orders.

What the Scheme means for respondents

Domestic and family violence intervention orders are not restricted by state or territory borders.

It is a criminal offence to disobey (or breach) the conditions of a domestic or family violence intervention order anywhere in Australia.

Orders issued before 25 November 2017

What to do if your domestic or family violence intervention orders was issued before 25 November 2017.

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