The court can now make interim orders on its own motion against a 'relevant party' rather than only an accused person.

The definition of 'relevant party' expands to include people who are accused, found guilty, appealing a finding of guilt, or have had a finding of guilt set aside on appeal.

The court may make interim orders to protect a child when an order is made against a relevant party.

The court must provide an oral explanation of an interim order to the relevant party.

The court is required to give relevant documents to an adult relevant party.

Interim orders and related documents are served on the relevant party.

An interim order made against a relevant party is treated as an application for a family violence intervention order.

Provisions for mention dates and hearings for final orders now apply to the relevant party.