(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person may make an ex parte application to the court, for an interim protection order, on behalf of a victim—
(a) where the victim—
(i) is a child or dependant of that person,
(ii) resides or resided with that person,
(iii) relies on that person for his or her welfare,
(iv) is in the custody of the Director of Human Services;
(b) where the person has a material interest in the well-being of the victim.
(2) A person with a material interest in the well-being of a victim, under subsection (1)(b) includes—
(a) a gazetted officer;
(b) the Director of Human Services; or
(c) an assigned officer.
(3) A person making an application for an interim protection order, on behalf of a victim shall obtain the prior written consent of the victim, except where the victim is—
(a) a child; or
(b) by reason of mental disorder or of any other permanent or temporary incapacity, whether from intoxication or any other cause, unable to understand the nature and consequences of the act to which he or she consents.