Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 24 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 37-year-old Phillip man has been charged with 19 breaches of family violence orders after repeated contacts with his former partner.
At around 10am yesterday, (Tuesday, 23 September 2025), police attended an educational institution after reports the man was on the premises of his former partner's place of study. It will be alleged the man followed his former partner from her place of work to the institution. Both locations are listed as prohibited places on his family violence order.
When speaking to the victim, she also alleged the man had also been attempting to communicate to her through messaging on multiple bank transfers.
Yesterday afternoon, police arrested the man near the ACT Magistrates Court in the City.
He was charged with 19 instances of breaching family violence orders and is expected to face court later today.
ACT Policing takes a zero tolerance approach to family violence matters, especially when allegations of breaches of existing court imposed Family Violence Orders are made. More information about Family Violence Orders can be found on the ACT Courts website.
If you are experiencing family violence, when it is safe to do so - please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.
If you require assistance, you can contact:
* Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.* Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.* The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.* The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525
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