The complexities of 'dowry abuse' in the Australian Indian community

The Australian government recognises dowry as a driver of abuse. It says that any act of coercion, violence or harassment associated with the giving or receiving of dowry at any time before, during or after marriage is a form of abuse. Dowry is a growing problem in Australia. The Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence recently found that it was a particular concern in Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and increasingly in Middle Eastern communities. Venkatesh and Vishal analyse the history, root cause and limitation of dowry law in Australia. Produced by RaySel.