There have been renewed calls for an overhaul of Queensland’s consent laws following a debate as to whether saying “I don’t want” constitutes “no.”
The Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) says existing laws are “not in line” with modern-day attitudes and were “confusing jurors”, and disadvantaging vulnerable complainants.
The State Opposition says it will support a parliamentary inquiry into the laws, and Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath says she is consulting with legal stakeholders on the matter.