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Controversial Sydney property developer Salim Mehajer has been ordered not to approach or contact his wife under the terms of a provisional apprehended violence order.Controversial Sydney property developer Salim Mehajer has been ordered not to approach or contact his wife under the terms of a provisional apprehended violence order.
Mehajer, the former deputy mayor of Auburn, first grabbed public attention in 2015 when he shut down a street in Lidcombe for his lavish wedding, which included a fighter jet flyover, $50m worth of luxury cars and an Aria-award-winning wedding singer.Mehajer, the former deputy mayor of Auburn, first grabbed public attention in 2015 when he shut down a street in Lidcombe for his lavish wedding, which included a fighter jet flyover, $50m worth of luxury cars and an Aria-award-winning wedding singer.
But after less than a year, NSW police sought an apprehended violence order against Mehajer on behalf of his wife, Aysha, whose last name was recorded in court documents as Learmonth.But after less than a year, NSW police sought an apprehended violence order against Mehajer on behalf of his wife, Aysha, whose last name was recorded in court documents as Learmonth.
Neither Mehajer nor Learmonth, a beautician, appeared in person when the application was brought before the Downing Centre local court for the first time on Wednesday.Neither Mehajer nor Learmonth, a beautician, appeared in person when the application was brought before the Downing Centre local court for the first time on Wednesday.
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Mehajer’s lawyer, Matt Ward, said his client would not challenge three of the orders sought by police, which bar him from assaulting, harassing or threatening his wife, engaging in any conduct that would intimidate her or stalking her.Mehajer’s lawyer, Matt Ward, said his client would not challenge three of the orders sought by police, which bar him from assaulting, harassing or threatening his wife, engaging in any conduct that would intimidate her or stalking her.
But his client would fight other elements of the orders, including bans on him approaching or contacting his wife by any means.But his client would fight other elements of the orders, including bans on him approaching or contacting his wife by any means.
“It is opposed, your honour,” Ward said. “We’re willing to accept without admissions [the first orders sought].”“It is opposed, your honour,” Ward said. “We’re willing to accept without admissions [the first orders sought].”
He said Learmonth had not given a formal statement and had told police she would not attend court.He said Learmonth had not given a formal statement and had told police she would not attend court.
The case was adjourned to 17 August, but the deputy chief magistrate, Chris O’Brien, said: “I will continue the order but I will transform it into an interim order. The defendant may seek a hearing on the terms of the order on the next occasion.”The case was adjourned to 17 August, but the deputy chief magistrate, Chris O’Brien, said: “I will continue the order but I will transform it into an interim order. The defendant may seek a hearing on the terms of the order on the next occasion.”
Wednesday’s result means that on the couple’s first anniversary,15 August, Mehajer will be legally restrained from contacting his wife.Wednesday’s result means that on the couple’s first anniversary,15 August, Mehajer will be legally restrained from contacting his wife.
The 30-year-old has repeatedly denied rumours of a marital rift and earlier this year responded to rumours of a split by posting a wedding photo on social media with the caption: “Only God and indeed death can do us apart.”The 30-year-old has repeatedly denied rumours of a marital rift and earlier this year responded to rumours of a split by posting a wedding photo on social media with the caption: “Only God and indeed death can do us apart.”
Under another post – a holiday snapshot – he wrote: “Our love is too great to destroy.”Under another post – a holiday snapshot – he wrote: “Our love is too great to destroy.”