Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Research Process

NSW Age of Consent legislation

Homosexual Age of Consent in Australia

Homosexual Age of Consent worldwide

Primary arguments against equalisation

Primary arguments in favour of equalisation

Professional organisations’ positions

Material from Australian Royal Commissions and Government Enquiries

Conclusions

Bibliography

Thematic list of references

MAJOR REPORT - 2001

THE AGE OF CONSENT
AND GAY MEN IN NEW SOUTH WALES

Conclusions

No substantial evidence was found to support a higher age of consent for young homosexual men. The evidence supports the position that the age of consent should be equalised on the grounds that the current position is not only discriminatory against young gay men but is harmful in inhibiting their access to educational, health, and welfare services at a time when they need them most.