man marries 12 year old in oz, page-2

"Police say the marriage was illegal, but would not elaborate on what religion was said to be involved.

The 26-year-old man, who is from a different cultural background, allegedly told police he did not believe he was committing an offence."

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/man-charged-after-marrying-girl-12-20140207-325bg.html#ixzz2saKrk7rD

What is a "different" cultural background? Different to who? To the girl in question, or to the rest of us?