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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
$2.99 to unlock practice modeYes, 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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