What is a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?
- If you are the victim of Family Violence, you may apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) to restrain (i.e. prohibit) a person from using family violence against you or your family members.
- A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is an Order issued by the Court which restrains (i.e. prohibits) a person from using family violence against you or a family member.
- A breach of a Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a criminal offence under section 65(8) of the Women’s Charter.
- If a person is found guilty of committing an offence of breaching a PPO, that person may be punished with a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 6 months’ imprisonment.
- Repeat offenders may be punished to enhanced (i.e. more severe) punishment of a fine of up to $5,000 and/or up to 12 months’ imprisonment.
