Police powers to issue immediate protection directions and court powers for electronic monitoring (domestic violence)
Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Amanda Camm (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Police officers can issue a 12-month Police Protection Direction without a court application.
Police must get approval from a separate authorised officer before issuing these directions.
Police cannot issue these directions if the person used a weapon or if a child is involved.
Respondents face up to 3 years in prison for breaking a Police Protection Direction.
The Magistrates Court can force adults with a history of violence to wear electronic monitoring devices.
People are banned from using monitoring device data for any unauthorised purpose.
Magistrates Courts can now use video-recorded evidence for all domestic violence summary and committal proceedings.