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Temporary visa-holders at most risk of domestic violence: study

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A third of migrant and refugee women living in Australia have experienced domestic and family violence. A national study by Monash University has also found for those on temporary visas, higher levels of abuse are related to their migration status.

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A third of migrant and refugee women living in Australia have experienced domestic and family violence. A national study by Monash University has also found for those on temporary visas, higher levels of abuse are related to their migration status.

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