The Victorian government has introduced changes to consent laws to place a greater focus on the actions of persons using sexual violence to seek consent, rather than just on what victim survivors did or did not say or do. 

Sexual consent means to agree to engage in any type of sexual activity. Consent must be sought and given by all people involved freely and voluntarily. No one should feel forced, coerced or threatened. 

Affirmative sexual consent means that sexual consent can never be assumed and involves ongoing and mutual communication and decision-making between each person involved. 

Further information: https://shvic.org.au/for-you/sex-and-the-law/affirmative-sexual-consent