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Is it legal in Australia for a husband to use physical force against his wife if she has disobeyed him?

Answer: No, it is not legal at all

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Yes, it is legal if you have relatives who are police officers

Yes, it is legal because it's a private family matter

No, it is not legal at all

Yes, it is legal if you are a well-respected or well-known person within the community

Chapter: Australian values

Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and it is a criminal offence in Australia.

- Our Common Bond (pdf version),
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