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DVO now enforced nationally

From 25 November 2017, a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) issued in the Northern Territory or in any other state or territory will be automatically recognised and enforced anywhere in Australia.

If you have applied for a DVO and travel or move to another state or territory, you do not need to get another order unless you want to change the current conditions of the order.

If a DVO has been issued against you, the conditions will apply in any other state or territory and you can be punished by a court if you breach an order.

If your DVO was issued before 25 November, you can apply to have it declared at any time through a local court so you are protected anywhere in Australia.

Find out more about the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme.

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To find out how to make an existing DVO nationally recognised contact your local court by email.

Last updated: 06 February 2019

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Domestic violence orders

DVO now enforced nationally

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