TFN reported a few days ago on a bit of good news that seemed to be missed by most of the secular press - the age of sexual consent was raised from 14 to 16 years of age.
From a speech by the Honourable Terry Stratton:
"Honourable senators, this was an issue that attracted considerable comment before your committee, so I wish to be very clear about what these reforms do and do not propose. They do propose to protect 14- and 15-year-olds against adult sexual predators. They do not prevent 14- and 15-year-olds from engaging in consensual sexual activity with peers. The reforms put the onus on the adult, the person who is five or more years older than the 14- or 15-year-old, who is seeking to engage in sexual activity with that young person."
One small step in the right direction to protecting our kids.
oh yeah...good news! :)
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