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Police have taken out an apprehended order against breakfast host Tim Blackwell to protect his ex-wife Monique.
The matter was before Newtown Local Court on Wednesday morning, with Magistrate Alexander Mijovich granting an interim ADVO.
According to court documents seen by the Daily Mail, the conditions of the ADVO prevent 44-year-old Blackwell from assaulting, harassing, threatening or intimidating Monique.
He is also not permitted to stalk his former wife, or 'intentionally or recklessly destroy or damage any property or harm an animal that belongs to or is in the possession of Monique Bavonia Blackwell'.
The Mail does not suggest Blackwell is alleged to have done any of these things, only that they are the standard conditions of an AVO.
The matter will next be before the court on April 15.
Police have taken out an apprehended domestic violence order against Nova FM breakfast host Tim Blackwell to protect his ex-wife Monique
Blackwell's lawyer, Paul McGirr of McGirr & Associates, told the Mail on Thursday: 'All I can say is that it will be vigorously defended.'
'I'm not going to comment on the specifics except to say the matter will be vigorously defended and it appears that the AVO is being used as a weapon as opposed to a shield,' added Mr McGirr.
'There is certainly not even any violence being alleged against him and it's an extremely weak application.
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'I've told Mr Blackwell to keep doing what he's doing and focus on his work and I'll handle the rest.
'Certainly as apprehended violence matters go, I consider this to be a very weak application and it appears there are [family matters] in the background.'
Hours after the interim ADVO was granted, Blackwell - who was recently promoted from Nova's national drive shift to Sydney breakfast - was spotted partying with the likes of Kate Ritchie and Abbie Chatfield while attending a Keli Holiday concert.
Blackwell did not appear to have a care in the world as he arrived for a Nova Red Room concert at Selina's in Coogee, Sydney, with his younger girlfriend Lizzie Baxter, a former Fitzy and Wippa producer.
Baxter and Blackwell made their red carpet debut at the 2024 ARIA Awards, about a year after Monique announced their split.
'The matter will be vigorously defended and it appears that the AVO is being used as a weapon as opposed to a shield,' Blackwell's (right) lawyer told the Daily Mail on Thursday
Blackwell didn't seem to have a care in the world as he arrived for a Nova Red Room event at Selina's in Sydney with his girlfriend Lizzie Baxter, just hours after the ADVO was granted
Garbed in all-black attire with sunglasses to match, Blackwell arrived with his arm around Baxter, who sported a white top and black slacks for the event
The pair rubbed shoulders with other radio stars, including fellow Nova host Kate Ritchie (pictured) and podcaster Abbie Chatfield, as they watched Keli Holiday perform a concert
'Our babes are forever supported by Tim and I's love for them. And our friendship is a source of strength for our family always, as we raise our children as best friends,' she added.
