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A man hits his wife during an argument at home. What is true under Australian law?

  1. aIt is a crime only if the couple are not married
  2. bIt is a crime, even though it happened at home within the familyCorrect answer
  3. cIt is a private family matter, so the police cannot act
  4. dIt is legal unless the wife complains within a week

Why?

Violence against a husband, wife or partner is a crime in Australia. It does not matter that it happens inside the family home.

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