Shelter backs Marriage Bill

The bill is now before the House of Representatives.

In a release, the Shelter said the legislation does not directly have an effect on reducing domestic violence and abuse.

However, the Shelter continued, it does create the space and opportunity to encourage young girls to pursue their entitlement to pursue their entitlement to realise their potential, their ambitions and gain self-independence.

“As a society, we will not tolerate, condone give licences to those bent on nurturing the decay we see happening all around us,” the Shelter said.

Stating that it does not challenge or disrespect religious practice, the Shelter said it makes the point to avoid wherever possible,”reinforcing negative culturally embedded notions that if he could do it then I could do it too.”