Police could issue on-the-spot intervention orders for domestic violence under Victorian Opposition plan

Key points:

• Currently police can only issue a temporary safety notice in domestic violence situations until a permanent order can be sought in court
• Under the new system, an officer of the rank of senior constable and above would be able to issue an immediate order on the spot
• The matter would only go to court if one of the parties wanted to challenge the order

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