He could apply for an AVO and the standard orders (which state that the defendant can't assault, molest, harass, stalk, intimidate etc) would also apply to anyone he has a domestic relationship with. So it would also protect his daughter as far as the standard orders go.
Generally the police need to apply on behalf of children according to section 48 of the Crimes (Personal and Domestic) Violence Act. However, the court can (and must unless there is good reason not to) extend an AVO to include a child of an adult applicant.
Of course, there needs to be some evidence to show he needs the AVO. An applicant needs to convince the court on the balance of probabilities that they fear a personal violence offence from the defendant and that it is reasonable to fear a personal violence offence from the defendant.