Reform of the Queensland Criminal Code to allow equal protection and support of all youth, regardless of their sexuality or of their gender

Eligibility - Queensland citizens
Principal Petitioner:
J Frame
82 Main Avenue
WAVELL HEIGHTS QLD 4012
Total Signatures - 740
Sponsoring Member: Simon Finn MP
Posting Date: 31/1/2005
Closing Date: 31/7/2005
Tabled Date: 9/8/2005
Responded By: Referred Minister
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland citizens draws to the attention of the House the current Queensland Criminal Code discriminates against 16
and 17 year old youth by criminalising one possible sexual activity, anal intercourse, with penalties of up to 14 years gaol.
As a result Queensland youth are denied vital safe sex education regarding this sexual activity. Further, gay and bisexual
youth, in particular are denied peer acceptance and community support because of this law. The age of consent of 16
needs to be applied equally to all Queensland youth to ensure that sexually active people between 16-18 years of age are
able to:

• receive advice and support in relation to a range of sexual activities
• undertake consenting sexual activity without fear of legal penalties.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to take action immediately to establish a truly equal age of consent by
removing sections 208 and 209 of the Queensland Criminal Code Act 1899.

Reform of the Queensland Criminal Code to
allow equal protection and support of all
youth, regardless of their sexuality or
gender: Requesting the House to establish
an equal age of consent by removing ss. 208
and 209 of the Queensland Criminal Code
Act 1899