Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, Inquiry into Current and Proposed Sexual Consent Laws in Australia – Response to Questions on Notice

1. At the hearing before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on 26 July 2023, we took questions on notice from Senator Scarr in relation to two topics:
(1) The directions on consent that are given in Victoria; and
(2) The submission of Professor Quilter and Dr McNamara, and examples of cross-examination.

2. These issues will be considered in turn. Where possible this document provides hyperlinks to relevant statutory provisions and other material.