The two women and man arrested on Tuesday have been charged with causing a person to enter a forced marriage under section 270.7B (1) of the Criminal Code (Cth). The 44-year-old woman also appeared at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (7 October, 2020) and was also bailed to reappear again at a later date. Credit: Nine News The state government's testing chief, Jeroen Weimar, said the man only informed contact tracers about his travel to Shepparton on Tuesday, more than a fortnight after the fact. The woman then travelled to Western Australia to live with her husband. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested a 44-year-old woman and 22-year-old man who are related to the victim, along with a 30-year-old woman in Shepparton on Tuesday, 6 October 2020.

“This is a particularly tragic example of a vulnerable victim in an alleged forced marriage situation, and underscores why the AFP dedicates significant resources to this issue nationally,” she said.
Of these 60, 44 were recorded in April while 16 were detected in May. Aug 24 2020 Shepparton police officer overcomes PTSD with companion dog By Liz Mellino.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Victoria Police confirmed Shepparton officers would continue to ensure locals were following the restrictions, particularly those who had tested positive to the virus. • Australian Red Cross Support for Trafficked People Program, • Support for victims of forced marriage is also available at https://mybluesky.org.au/, I am updating the House that the Department for Transport has negotiated a further direct…, 82 high school girls chose to spend three days during the autumn holidays in Lyngby…, We are deeply concerned by the decision taken by the Israeli authorities to advance more…, The University of Liverpool is leading a new global project to better understand how and…, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace yesterday evening took part in a videoconference of defence ministers from…, Riksbankens Jubileumsfond has chosen to honour its retiring board chair through a grant of SEK…, /Public Release. “We are now at a stage where everyone in the community should be aware of the restrictions in place.”.

“Human Trafficking including forced marriage does not discriminate. Victoria Police, including members in Shepparton, receive details from the Department of Health and Human Services on a daily basis regarding people who have tested positive to the virus or have been deemed a close contact. It is alleged the 20-year-old woman was coerced into marriage with a Western Australian man in a ceremony held in Shepparton in November, 2019. www.sheppnews.com.au Welcome to The Shepparton News on Facebook. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. News. However, we want victims to know that the AFP, and its partners, can assist victims, offer protection and intervene, where appropriate, through a range of mechanisms including border alerts and court orders.”. While hope is in the air after Greater Shepparton recorded no new cases of COVID-19 today, GV Health chief executive Matt Sharp warned the region is not out of the woods yet. If you or someone you know is being forced to marry and you need immediate assistance you can call 131 AFP (237) or use our online form to report information regarding human trafficking. Victoria Police have warned Shepparton locals that members would be holding anyone who deliberately breached COVID-19 isolation rules to account. About Victoria Police news and media releases. According to Crime Statistics Agency data Shepparton police detected a total of 60 COVID-19 offences in Greater Shepparton, which include refusals or failure to comply with the Chief Health Officer directions, between March and June. Victims of human trafficking can be male or female, adults or children and come from all walks of life, community, nationality and culture,” she said. The material in this public release comes from the originating organization and may be of a point-in-time nature, edited for clarity, style and length. Victoria Police Latest news items releases feature on our site for seven days. This is the second time this charge has been used in the state of Victoria. While Shepparton police have continued to enforce restrictions throughout the entire pandemic, they have ramped up efforts given the latest increase in positive cases. Well, unlike many news organisations, we have no sponsors, no corporate or ideological interests. “This behaviour is extremely reckless and places other members of the community at serious risk,” the statement said.


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