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01 Oct 2016... The Australian Government has developed a Family Safety Pack for men and women coming to Australia. It includes information on Australia's laws regarding domestic and family violence, sexual assault and forced marriage, and a woman's right to be safe. The pack includes factsheets on: domestic and family violence sexual assault forced and early marriage family violence and partner visas dowry abuse female genitalia mutilation/cutting LGBTIQ relationships trafficking and slavery

This translated fact sheet outlines how in Australia, it is against the law to sexually assault anyone. A person who commits sexual assault can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman. It outlines what sexual assault includes, and also provides contact details for support services.

01 Oct 2022... Most people can manage COVID-19 at home. Some people are more likely to get very sick with COVID-19. If you have COVID-19 you should call your GP or the National Coronavirus Helpline 1800 020 080 if you: are over 65 years, are pregnant, have a disability, have existing health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer.

The Australian Government does not tolerate domestic and family violence under any circumstances.Domestic and family violence includes behaviour or threats that aim to control a male or female partner by causing fear or threatening their safety. This fact sheet provides information on what domestic and family violence can include as well as contact details for culturally sensitive services in Australia.

This translated fact sheet outlines that forcing anybody to get married is a serious crime in Australia, and that people are free to choose whether to get married. The fact sheet provides facts on the illegality of taking or sending someone to another country for forced marriage or getting someone else to organise this. It also contains contact details of support services.