Understanding Consent Laws

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📚 Part 1: Quick Check — Multiple Choice

1. What is the age of sexual consent in Queensland?

15 years

16 years

17 years

18 years

2. Which statement best describes valid consent?

Consent must be freely given, informed and able to be withdrawn at any time.

Consent is implied if people are flirting or have been close before.

If someone says “yes” once, it applies to any later situation.

3. Check all that are examples of non-consensual digital behaviour:

Sharing an intimate photo of someone without their permission

Threatening to post private messages to force someone to agree

Asking someone for permission before sharing a private message

4. Can a person give valid consent if they are very intoxicated and unable to understand or communicate clearly?

Yes — intoxication does not matter

No — if they cannot understand or communicate, they cannot give valid consent

Only if their friends say it's alright

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Scenarios

5. In one sentence, define what consent means.

6. Scenario: You receive a nude image of a classmate that was sent without their permission. List three immediate actions you should take.

7. Scenario: Two young people are in a relationship; one is 15 and the other is 17. Briefly explain the legal concern in Queensland and why understanding ages matters.

8. Give two clear strategies for asking for and confirming consent in a real-life or online situation.

9. Who could you contact at school or in the community if you or someone you know experiences a possible consent violation? List up to three supports.