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

Labor Senator Louise Pratt chaired the Senate committee on dowry abuse

Labor Senator Louise Pratt chaired the Senate committee on dowry abuse Source: AAP

The Senate inquiry into the prevalence of dowry and dowry abuse in Australia has published its recommendations. While it identifies dowry abuse as a direct cause of family violence, murders and suicides in Australia, it has ruled out recommending a specific law to criminalise the practice.



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