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Rape definition in Tasmania to be broadened if new bill passed

Reforms to widen the type of sexual behaviour considered to be rape in Tasmania look set to be introduced to Parliament in April.

Rape - ABCUnder existing laws, an offence can only be rape if the act involves a penis and it is the accused who is the penetrator.

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