To make a Protection Order or a Domestic Violence Order, the court must be satisfied that the people involved are in a ‘relevant relationship’.
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What is a ‘Relevant Relationship’ in Queensland?
In Queensland, Protection Orders are made in accordance with the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012.For the purposes of the legislation, a ‘relevant relationship’ will fall into one of three categories:
- Intimate Personal Relationships
- Informal Care Relationships
- Family Relationships.
3 Types of Relevant Relationship in Queensland
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What is a ‘Domestic Relationship’?
This might refer to those in an Intimate Personal Relationship, who are in a relationship together. In this case, they might be able to prove to the Courts that they were in a Relevant Relationship.
For more advice about whether your relationship can lead to Protection Orders, chat to the friendly, experienced team at Damien Greer Lawyers.
Contact us to learn more about Relevant Relationships
If you can’t establish that you’re in a ‘Relevant Relationship’, you won’t be able to apply for a Domestic Violence Order. However, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
There may be other protection solutions available for you. To explore your options, chat to the friendly family law experts at Damien Greer Lawyers.

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