Government Launches New Campaign to Educate Australians on Consent

The Albanese government is launching a new campaign to improve Australian understanding and attitudes on consent and respectful relationships. The campaign is intended to reduce sexual violence in Australia by helping adults be informed about consent so that they can feel comfortable and confident in discussing consent with young people. There can be high levels of confusion around the definition of consent and who is accountable in non-consensual situations. In a media release, Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth highlighted that this campaign is a central component of the government’s ongoing commitment to minimise gender-based violence. “Learning about consent isn’t just about reducing harm, it is about providing the next generation with skills to have safe, healthy relationships for life,” Ms. Rishworth said....