Published responses
We received 44 submissions and survey responses to this consultation and have consent to publish 41 of these.
Some respondents chose to provide their submission anonymously, and some respondents provided their submission as both a written document and a survey response. While we have only published submissions where we have permission to do so, we have considered all submissions in our analysis.
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The views and opinions expressed in submissions are those of the individuals/organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government or the department, or indicate a commitment to a particular course of action.
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Please note, the submissions contain content that may be confronting and distressing. Help is available.
- If you have immediate concerns for your safety, the safety of another person, or there is an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).
- If you or someone you know is in or at risk of forced marriage you can make a report to the Australian Federal Police or call 131 237.
- For forced marriage support you can contact the Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program (FMSSP), run by Life Without Barriers, on 1800 403 213, or through their website. The FMSSP provides individually tailored case managed support to people who are at risk of, or who have experienced, forced marriage.
- You can also contact My Blue Sky through their website or by calling 02 9514 8115. My Blue Sky is Australia’s national service for people who are in a forced marriage or worried about being forced to marry.
- Lifeline provides national crisis support and suicide prevention services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
- You can also find contact details for a range of additional support services on page 2 of the Consultation Paper.