Consent crisis
Sexual violence ‘disturbingly common’ as research shows one in five admit to it
From harassing and threatening someone for sex to non-consensual intercourse, a new study finds the perpetration of sexual violence is commonplace in Australia.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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‘What if we’ve been drinking?’: New campaign aims to improve what you know about consent
The success of the federal government’s year-long consent campaign will be a test for Anthony Albanese’s pledge to end gender-based violence in one generation.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
New national consent ads
The new consent ads are part of a national campaign launched by the federal government.
New national consent ads
The new consent ads are part of a national campaign launched by the federal government.
‘Seeking justice adds to the trauma’: National review to probe sexual assault laws
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has commissioned a review into how Australia’s justice system can better serve victims and survivors of sexual violence.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Senate sexual assault inquiry slams university handling of complaints
Senators from all side of politics have united to condemn universities for being untrustworthy, inconsistent and opaque in the handling of sexual assault complaints.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
Chanel Contos: Stop asking women about doubt and imposter syndrome
The consent activist’s refreshing views on doubt, determination and death-threats.
- by Benjamin Law
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Courts
‘Why did you wear that?’: The myths hurting sex abuse survivors in courts
A NSW government report, the first of its kind in decades, found outdated myths and stereotypes of “genuine victims” were rife in sexual assault trials.
- by Perry Duffin
Universities Australia defends dropping $1.5m sexual consent campaign
A national survey of 43,000 university students found one in six had been sexually harassed and one in 20 had been assaulted since they began their studies.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Confused’ parents target of sex consent education campaign
Sports clubs and nightclubs could host discussions about sexual violence to clear up widespread confusion about sexual consent.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Stricter consent laws could have greater impact on teens: Law Council
Several women’s and advocacy groups are calling for nationally uniform laws around consent, including a standardised age and legal expectation for actively communicating consent to create a clearer message about acceptable behaviour.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos