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What is the legal position on forcing someone to marry in Australia?

  1. aIt is a serious crime and can lead to prisonCorrect answer
  2. bIt can lead to a warning, but never to a fine or prison
  3. cIt is a private family matter that the law does not cover
  4. dIt is allowed if both families agree to the marriage

Why?

Every person must freely agree to their own marriage. Forcing someone to marry is a serious crime in Australia and can lead to a jail sentence.

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