Your right to choose who you marry and when you get married is protected by Australian law. For those with concerns information and support is available.
Though this program is based in NSW, the support offered is Australia wide. Offering a confidential advice line, accommodation and case management in Australia's only safe house for women 18yrs and over who have experienced trafficking and slavery. Peer support and community training and education is also available.
For those in immediate danger of being married or taken overseas for marriage, contact the Australian Federal Police on 131 AFP or (02) 9277 0540 or 0408 819 925 after 5pm and weekends.
Message from CHP - Update 21 April 2017
The new Rooming House Operators Act comes into effect on 26 April, requiring all existing operators to be licensed by 24 August.
Those applying for a rooming house license must now satisfy a ‘fit and proper test’, including a criminal history check, a financial history check, and checks against various offences. Operators who opt to close their rooming house rather than apply for a license have been advised to issue an appropriate notice to vacate by 26 April.
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