Forced Child Marriage in Australia

‘Forced Marriage’ in Australia

Forced Child Marriage in Australia

Revelations have emerged this week that a 14-year-old girl was forced to marry an alleged Sydney gang member.

The allegations have brought the issue of child marriage into the public spotlight, with details emerging that the child was allegedly raped and beaten.

This recent incident follows a similar so-called marriage between a 12-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man in Newcastle.

Census statistics show that hundreds of young people under the age of 18 are living in married or defacto relationships in NSW.

Interview on ABC RN BREAKFAST     12/2/14

Matthew Keley

Director, National Children’s and Youth Law Centre

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Perth City Musallah Association Incorporated (PCMA) is a not-for-profit charitable trust that advocates and provides for religious needs of Perth city’s Muslim workers.

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