Kate Ritchie's husband Stuart Webb, a former NRL player, will face an AVO application in court.

Kate Ritchie's husband Stuart Webb will face AVO hearing

Kate Ritchie's ex-footballer husband has a pending application for an AVO against him

An application for an apprehended violence order has been made against Kate Ritchie's husband of nine years, Stuart Webb.

A court listing in the NSW criminal court shows the matter will be heard on October 24.

The actress, under her married name Katherine Leigh Webb, is listed on the hearing.

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An AVO order is typically made by a court is when a person fears for their safety, to protect them from further violence, intimidation or harassment.

Stuart, a former professional NRL player, was arrested earlier in the year for driving under the influence, and faced court in April.

This was his second drink-driving offence, following an offence seven years earlier.

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The couple have been married since 2010 and together are parents to their four-year-old daughter, Mae.

Kate is most famous for her long-running role as Sally Fletcher in beloved soap Home & Away, but is more enjoys a career as an award-winning radio broadcaster, and an author of children's books.

Kate's representatives have been contacted for comment.

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