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Crimes Act 1900
50AObjects—pt 3
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50A Objects—pt 3
An object of this part is to recognise the following in relation to a
sexual act:
(a) consent to participate in a sexual act is not to be presumed;
(b) every person has a right to choose not to participate in a sexual
act;
(c) a consensual sexual act involves ongoing and mutual
communication and decision-making by the people participating
in the sexual act.