What's this about
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is seeking feedback as part of the statutory review of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Consent Reforms) Act 2021 (the Amending Act).
These reforms amended the Crimes Act 1900 and the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 to modernise definitions and legal treatment of consent in sexual assault matters. The primary objective was to address misconceptions about the circumstances of sexual assault and consent to improve criminal justice processes and outcomes in these matters.
The Amending Act requires the Attorney General to undertake a statutory review of the provisions of the Act. The review outcomes must be tabled in NSW Parliament by December 2026.
DCJ has released a Discussion Paper seeking your feedback on any necessary improvements to the legal framework for sexual consent laws to assist it to meet its objectives.
Have Your Say
Have your say by 5.00pm, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
You can provide feedback by completing the DCJ submission form
