Labor MP demands Senate inquiry into dowry abuse in Australia


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Federal Labor MP Julian Hill has called for a Senate inquiry into the “alarming” practice of dowry abuse in Australia.


“This is not a benign, esoteric issue. Dowry extortion has been recognised as a direct cause of family violence and horrific murders and suicides. The alarming growth in reports has been seen in certain communities,” the Victorian MP told Parliament on Wednesday.


“Women and families who don’t comply with these dowry demands face abuse and abandonment by husbands and deportation if on temporary visas and loss of Medicare and access to services.”


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Article source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2016-17/content/story/1087726.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

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