Andrews favours reducing age of consent

The Minister for Children Barry Andrews says he favours reducing the age of consent for sex.

Andrews favours reducing age of consent
Tue, 22 Dec, 2009 - 13:38

The Minister for Children Barry Andrews says he favours reducing the age of consent for sex.

A Law Reform Commission report has recommended access to contraception for 16- and 17-year-olds.

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