Personal Safety Intervention Orders
Personal Safety Intervention Orders can have a major impact on your daily life, your record and your reputation. Whether you need protection or you’re defending an application, we act quickly and guide you through the process with clear, steady advice.
How Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIOs) Work
Personal Safety Intervention Orders usually begin when someone makes an application to the Magistrates’ Court, or when police issue an interim order after an incident. These orders can be made quickly, sometimes without you being present, and the first steps you take can play a major role in the outcome. From there, the matter moves through several stages: initial court dates, opportunities to respond to the application, negotiations about conditions and, if the case cannot be resolved, a final contested hearing.
Each stage involves important decisions. Early advice can help you understand the conditions of the order and avoid accidental breaches. Skilled negotiation may lead to the order being withdrawn, narrowed or resolved without a contested hearing. If the matter does proceed to court, the Magistrate will hear evidence from both sides before deciding whether a final order is necessary and, if so, what conditions should apply.
A final PSIO can affect where you go, who you contact and the way you live day to day. It may also have implications for employment, licences and future legal matters. That is why careful preparation and strong representation are essential.
With Ciantar Greiner supporting you, you are guided through every step of the process. We explain your options clearly, prepare your case thoroughly, protect your rights and advocate firmly in court. Our goal is to help you achieve the best possible outcome and reduce the stress and uncertainty that often come with these matters.
Early advice can help you understand the conditions of the order and avoid accidental breaches.
Our Approach
Our approach is simple: act fast, prepare well and protect your interests at every step. We take the time to understand your situation, explain the process in plain language and build a strategy that puts you in the best position. You’ll always know what is happening, what to expect next and how we are working to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Types of Personal Safety Intervention Order Matters We Handle
Applications for PSIOs
We help clients apply for PSIOs when they are experiencing stalking, threats, harassment or behaviour that makes them feel unsafe.
Defending a PSIO Application
If someone has applied for a PSIO against you, we analyse the evidence, explain your options and build a strong defence to protect your rights and reputation.
Interim (Urgent) Orders
Police or the court may issue temporary orders without notice. We provide fast advice on what the conditions mean and what steps to take next.
Breach of PSIO Charges
Breaching a PSIO is a criminal offence. We represent clients accused of a breach, explain the process clearly and defend the charge where appropriate.
Negotiations and Undertakings
Many PSIO matters can be resolved without a contested hearing. We negotiate practical solutions — including undertakings — to avoid unnecessary orders and reduce the impact on your daily life.
Variations, Extensions and Revocations
We assist with changing existing orders when circumstances shift, applying to extend orders that are about to expire, or asking the court to revoke an order no longer needed.
Cross-Applications
Sometimes both parties apply for protection. We manage cross-applications carefully to protect your position and minimise the risk of conflicting orders.