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Originally posted by Dave R ↑

But they are not rorting. In Australia a man can only legally have one wife. Therefore Centrelink can only legally identify one woman as being the wife of any one man. If a man actually has some more women who are regarded in the community as his wives Centrelink would be breaking the law if they identified them as such. Therefore they can only be treated as single women/mothers.
That is our system and the welfare rules are not being broken.
Dave R.

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Not true.
"In Australia it is illegal to enter into a polygamous marriage. But the federal government, like Britain, recognises relationships that have been legally recognised overseas, including polygamous marriages. This allows second wives and children to claim welfare and benefits."

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/probing-polygamy/story-e6frg8go-1111116736076
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