News & Views Iraq set to lower the age of consent to just nine years old Girls as young as nine could be forced into marriage in Iraq, as conservative groups in parliament push to lower the age of consent.
News & Views Groundbreaking Tinder consent course launched to educate young Australians on safe dating Dating app Tinder has launched a groundbreaking consent course in Australia, aimed at enhancing the practice of consent among young users.
News & Views We spoke to young people about sexual consent. They understand the concept, but don’t always ask in the moment A new study has looked at how young adults about navigating sexual consent during sexual encounters. Here’s what it’s found.
News & Views Government launches new framework to ensure consistent consent messaging The Australian government has released a national framework on consent messaging and the promotion of healthy sexual relationships.
Books ‘Consent Laid Bare’: Chanel Contos’ new book tackles outdated sexual norms Chanel Contos’ new book, “Consent Laid Bare”, advocates for affirmative and enthusiastic consent to be the mainstream.
News & Views Million-dollar university campaign to tackle sexual violence scrapped for ‘risqué’ material Universities Australia (UA) scrapped a $1.5 million campaign to end sexual harassment and sexual assault on campuses in late 2022, a Senate inquiry heard.
News & Views Proposed urgent changes to Australia’s consent laws will be heard in Senate inquiry this week A Senate inquiry for reforms of Australia’s national consent laws begins this week at Parliament House in Canberra.
Screen Sex, consent and power: New series, Asking For It, highlights those at the forefront of cultural change in Australia Australia’s consent revolution is here, and a new series, Asking For It, is highlighting those at the forefront of cultural change.
Books How to do sex education right, according to Katrina Marson Criminal lawyer, researcher and author, Katrina Marson has written a new book about how we can do relationship and sex education better.
News & Views Chanel Contos launches new poster campaign on consent Chanel Contos’ charity Teach Us Consent has launched a new campaign, aiming to spark conversation in the community around consent education.
News & Views Consent matters in healthcare. What to do if something feels wrong When seeing a registered health practitioner, you should expect to receive safe, professional and respectful care.
Health The medical profession has a long history of sidelining patients’ consent After the recent HCCC prosecution of an ophthalmologist, Dr Kate Ahmad writes on the importance of medical consent.