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Dowry practice deemed undesirable in Australia after Senate inquiry

The Senate inquiry into the prevalence of dowry and dowry abuse in Australia has published its recommendations.

The Senate inquiry into the prevalence of dowry and dowry abuse in Australia has published its recommendations. Source: Shutterstock

The senate committee asked to amend the Family Law Act to include dowry abuse as an example of economic abuse


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