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What happens when you report non-consensual sex or rape in Australia?
Australia Explained
English - April 25, 2023 02:11 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBNews Government Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: How can you ensure sexual consent?
In Australia, sexual violence is a criminal offence. If you have been forced, threatened, coerced, or tricked into a sex act against your will, you may wish to report it to the police for the perpetrator to face charges. However, this process may be legally and emotionally taxing. Here’s what to expect.