Having sexual relations with a young person below the legal age of consent is treated in Australia as:
- One of the most serious crimes ✓
- Acceptable if both people agree
- A matter for the school to settle
- A private family matter
Why this is the answer
Australian law lists this among the most serious crimes, whatever the young person says.
This question is from: Criminal offences in Australia
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