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Latest news: Marriage
Mother convicted over forced marriage loses appeal
A woman who was convicted of forcing her daughter to marry the man who would later kill her has lost an appeal against her three-year jail term.
Mar 21, 2025
Mother's mercy plea in forced marriage jail term appeal
The first person in Australia convicted of causing a person to enter into a forced marriage has challenged her three-year jail term in the Court of Appeal.
Dec 03, 2024
Man jailed for attempting to forcibly marry teens
A NSW man has been jailed for attempting to orchestrate separate forced marriages for two of his teenage children, who were then aged 15 and 17.
Oct 04, 2024
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Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts
Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.
Oct 04, 2024
Buck's party gang rapist had 'no remorse' for victims
A lawyer involved in the gang rape of three teenage women during his buck's weekend has showed no empathy towards the victims, a judge has noted.
Sep 18, 2024
Shadows reveal role in buck's party gang rape: crown
Shadows seen on a naked body in a dark bedroom allegedly showed a man joined his brother and friend in gang raping two teens at a buck's party north of Sydney.
Sep 17, 2024
Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears
A mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who would go on to kill her should be jailed to send a message to the community, a court has been told.
Jul 23, 2024
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Guilty verdicts for trio over buck's night gang rape
A jury has found three men guilty of gang-raping three women at a rented apartment during a buck's party weekend.
Jul 15, 2024
Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage
A woman has been found guilty by a jury of coercing her daughter into marrying an older man, who went on to kill the 20-year-old.
May 23, 2024
Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry
A mother has faced her first day of a Victorian jury trial accused of coercing her daughter into entering a marriage with a man from Western Australia.
May 08, 2024
Wedding bells for PM after engagement to Jodie Haydon
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to marry his partner Jodie Haydon, after announcing their engagement a day after Valentine's Day.
Feb 15, 2024
Sheikh sparks romance better than Tinder in documentary
Forget dating apps ... Muslim, Hindu and Jewish matchmakers help singles in their community find love in a new SBS documentary.
Feb 14, 2024
Back to school warning on forced marriage of students
Teachers and students are often best placed to spot warning signs of forced marriage, with police urging school communities to be on alert as classes resume.
Jan 19, 2024
COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent
Those looking to tie the knot will be able to fill out a marriage notice virtually but the couple, celebrant and two witnesses must be present at the wedding.
Nov 15, 2023
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Iran honour killing escapee gets chance at refugee visa
An Iranian woman who escaped an honour killing has been granted the chance of a safe haven visa review a decade after seeking asylum in Australia by boat.
Aug 11, 2023
Forced marriage escapees find refuge in safe houses
Campaigners are urging the public to support survivors of slavery and forced marriage rebuild their lives in safe houses across Australia.
Jul 27, 2023
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