The Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework

The Government has developed a framework to support any organisation working to prevent sexual violence, to promote healthy sexual relationships and sexual consent to young people.

The Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework: Promoting healthy sexual relationships and consent among young people is designed for governments, education providers, communities, workplaces, sports clubs, media, health and disability providers, caring facilities, religious organisations, public services and the justice system.

The framework proposes:

• a shared community definition of sexual consent
• 5 core concepts that underpin the definition
• 10 key principles on how to promote consent and healthy sexual relationships
• a Consent and healthy sexual relationships program checklist to guide and self-assess your activity, program or product.