Politicians from the two major parties have suggested adopting laws similar to those in the United Kingdom, but enforcing them would be challenging.
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We urgently need relationship and sex education that’s relevant to teenagers and focuses on reducing risks – not making them scared to seek help.
It’s only by talking about it in sex education classes that young people can learn there is no safe way to strangle or choke their partner.
Around half of young Australians have engaged in strangulation during sex. But it’s dangerous, even with consent.
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Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), The University of Melbourne
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