How to apply for a protection order (domestic violence)

This guide explains the steps that people who have suffered domestic violence can take to obtain protection under the law in Queensland.

Print version:

• Cover (PDF - 169kb)
• Inside cover (PDF - 73kb)
• Chapters 1-5 and 7-11 (PDF - 264kb)
• Sample forms:
• Protection Order Application: pages 1-4 (PDF - 456kb)
• Protection Order Application: pages 5-9 (PDF - 568kb)
• Protection Order Application: pages 10-13 (PDF - 490kb)
• Summons (PDF - 212kb)
• Oath of Service (PDF - 607kb)

View online:

• When to use this kit
• Terms you should know
• Introduction
• Who the law protects
• How to apply for a protection order
• What orders can be made?
• After you lodge the application
• Making the order work
• Strategies for safety
• Where to get help