Q+A: Mar 18

This week,  Q+A turns the discussion onto Consent.

A petition by a Sydney school girl has put the spotlight on an epidemic of sexual violence against Australian teenagers by their peers. It’s prompted moves by government to improve consent education in our schools. But is it enough?

With Australian of the Year Grace Tame inspiring a movement of passionate women and the Brittany Higgins scandal engulfing our Federal parliament, thousands have taken to the streets demanding justice for women.

On Thursday night Q+A brings together students, parents, experts and educators for a frank look at the vexed issue of consent, how men can help change the power imbalance and what needs to be done to combat the cultures of violence and silence that threaten the daily lives of Australian girls and women.

Joining Hamish on the panel:

Yumi Stynes, Broadcaster and author, Welcome to Consent
Briony Scott, Principal, Wenona School
Michael Salter, Associate Professor of Criminology, UNSW
Yasmin Poole, 2021 Youth Influencer of the Year
Joe Williams, Former NRL player and mental health advocate

8:30pm Thursday on ABC.