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

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.


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By Avneet Arora, Amy Hall

Presented by Amy Hall

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



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