Senate comittee rules out abolishing dowry, despite finding it causes family violence

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.

Labor Senator Louise Pratt delivers a speech in the Senate at Parliament House, Canberra, Monday, November 12, 2018. Source: AAP