Which of the following is NOT a provision introduced by the Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (NSW)?

• A. Indefinite ADVOs in severe cases
• B. ADVOs must remain in place for at least 2 years after release
• C. Increasing the default length of an ADVO from 12 months to 2 years
• D. Police lacked power to vary ADVOs immediately

Answer: (D)

This item tests how NSW tightened protection under Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders. The Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2018 introduced three key changes to ADVOs: it allowed indefinite ADVOs in severe cases, it increased the default order length from 12 months to 2 years, and it ensured ADVOs stay in place for at least two years after the offender’s release. The statement about police lacking power to vary ADVOs immediately is not a new provision the Act introduced. The reforms focused on extending and renewing protection periods, not on removing or creating that immediate variation power, so this option does not reflect a new amendment.