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It is an offence in Queensland for a person to have sexual (penile) intercourse with an animal. What is Bestiality? The word ‘Bestiality’ generally refers to having sex with an animal. Section 211 of the Criminal Code in Queensland states that a person commits the crime of Bestiality when they engage in penile intercourse with an animal. For this section, the words “penile intercourse” is defined to mean the penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of the animal by the penis of another person. A… Read More
In Queensland, a person must be 16 years of age to consent to a sexual act. Accordingly, any sexual or indecent treatment of people under the age of 16 is a criminal offence. In addition to offences which punish actual sexual offending, Queensland also has a network of related offences aimed at punishing behaviours and conduct which are often used as a means to access vulnerable young people. Grooming is one of these offences. What is Grooming? Section 218B of the Criminal Code makes it an offence an adult who engages in… Read More