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

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