Resource sheet May 2021
Age of consent laws in Australia
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Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Resource sheet May 2021
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Media release May 2024
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Short article Jun 2021
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Media release Jun 2024
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Media release Oct 2020
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Study Nov 2022
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Research report Jun 2023
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Research report Jun 2018
This report explores quantitative and qualitative data relevant to direct cross‑examination involving self-represented litigants in family law matters