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Amendment 330B would introduce stalking protection notices, or SPNs, to provide an immediate safeguard to prevent unwanted contact or communication from a perpetrator until a full SPO is obtained, thus mirroring domestic abuse protection notices or DAPNs. In instances where a stalking victim is in a relationship with an offender, a DAPN can be authorised on the day of the offence by a police superintendent. These notices last for 48 hours, after which time there must be a full application heard in court. This window of time puts the suspect on notice before a case is heard, when the police will seek to have a full domestic abuse protection order imposed.