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The Weekend Read highlights: Bri Lee on consent and sex education

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What Is the Average Australian Kid Told About Sex and Relationships and Consent?

Breeley is the author of a book about sex crime and has spent years advocating for consent law reform. She wanted to find out what average Australian kid gets told about sex and relationships, and whether or not that is even close to what is considered best practice. Breeley: Almost half of year ten to 12 students are sexa active. Of those, 28 % have experienced unwonted sexual activity. If they're girls over 15, at least 20% have been sexually assaulted. And if they're boys over 15, it's one in 25. I'm looking forward to hearing the essay ill informed consent, written by me.

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