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Rage of Consent

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Consent. It's a simple word causing a lot of fuss. You'd think understanding its meaning, particularly when it comes to sex, would be clear: yes or no. But it isn't. A few days ago, even the federal government got itself into a controversial muddle trying to educate young Australians about consent. Multi-million-dollar videos it released were ridiculed for being obscure and clumsy. So, if the government can't get it right, what hope is there for already confused teenagers as they tiptoe through one of the most complicated parts of growing up?

Reporter: Sarah Abo

Producers: Natalie Clancy, Tracey Hannaford

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