Question: Can a 16 year old sleep with a 20 year old in Australia?

The age of consent is the age at which the law says a person can agree to sexual activity. If you are 16 years old and above, you can legally have sex (or do another sexual activity) with another person who is 16 years or older as long as you both agree to it.

Can a 16 year old sleep with a 21 year old?

There arent any laws around being in a non-sexual relationship where one person is under 18 and the other over. Once you turn 16 its not illegal for someone to have sex with you no matter how old they are.

Can a 16 year old sleep at 21?

Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. If they have sexual intercourse, the 21-year-old can face criminal charges for statutory rape if they are not married. This law allows minors of similar ages to engage in consensual sexual activity.

Can a 16 year old be with a 21 year old?

Generally, it is not illegal for these two to date. Of course, any sexual activity is considered statutory rape, but if there is no sexual aspect to their relationship, then they are probably fine. However, this is a fine line to walk for the 21 year old.

Can a 14 year old date a 21 year old?

This in and of itself is not illegal, if the 14 year olds parents are agreeable to it. Despite not being illegal, it is inappropriate and creepy. On the other hand, if by dating you mean sex or sexual activity, then it is absolutely illegal.

Can a 21 year old get a 17 year old pregnant?

Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. If they have sexual intercourse, the 21-year-old can face criminal charges for statutory rape if they are not married.

Can a 21 year old girl date a 14 year old boy?

This in and of itself is not illegal, if the 14 year olds parents are agreeable to it. Despite not being illegal, it is inappropriate and creepy. On the other hand, if by dating you mean sex or sexual activity, then it is absolutely illegal.

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