Australia's forced marriage problem


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Jan 23 2025 15 mins   64

Aisha* was just 13 when she got engaged to an older distant relative against her will.

Within three years she'd taken her parents to court to fight the forced marriage.

Forced marriage is the most common form of human trafficking in Australia.

On this episode of the summer hack podcast, we hear the extraordinary story of a young woman's escape, and the ongoing impact it has on her life.

Guest:

  • Stephen Jay, Detective Superintendent, AFP