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A proposed legalisation of polygamy in Australia

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Posted on Mar 21 2025 by Lara Pacillo

Polygamy — a legally or customarily recognised marriage involving three or more people — is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalise the practice without disrupting the foundations of Australian marriage law.

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