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Tanya Plibersek Condemns 'Dangerous' Mafs for Normalizing Coercive Control
March 4, 2026
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Social services minister Tanya Plibersek criticizes Married at First Sight for messaging that encourages control and dehumanizes women, urging parents to avoid the 'dangerous' reality TV show.
Tanya Plibersek, the Australian social services minister, has accused Nine Entertainment, the country's largest media company, of normalizing coercive control through its hit reality TV show Married at First Sight (Mafs). Plibersek's criticism comes after a contestant on the show expressed a desire for a woman who is obedient like a dog.
The minister urged parents not to allow their children to watch the
