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The âAge of Consentâ is the age at which a person may consent to participation in sexual intercourse. A person younger than the legal age of consent cannot legally consent to a sexual act. The age of consent in the United States ranges from 16-18 depending on the state, meaning that a person 15 years of age or younger cannot legally consent to sex. Each state enacts its owns laws which set the age of consent.
Queensland has strict laws about sex and sexual activity. Any sexual activity without your agreement is unlawful. If you donât agree and someone threatens you or touches you sexually, they are breaking the law. The legal age for consent when having sex in Queensland is 16 (except for anal sex). This strict age limit is in place to help protect you from harm. Itâs unlawful to engage in any sexual activities if youâre under 16.