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Proposed changes to consent laws in Queensland
New legislation introduced to parliament aims to implement an affirmative model of consent in Queensland. Affirmative consent requires each person engaging in a sexual activity to take steps to confirm the other person consents to the activity. Under this model, consent cannot be assumed. Current laws in Queensland do not require affirmative consent.