What Does the Law Say About Sexual Offences

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What Does the Law Say About Sexual Offences

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

Sexual Assault is a crime in all jurisdictions throughout Australia.

People who engage sexually with another person must have consent from the other person otherwise they can be charged with committing a sexual offence. Consent must be provided for the range of sexual acts, including sexual intercourse.

All pages in this section relate to what the law in the ACT says regarding sexual offences. The topics covered are: