QLD Dating ages

[purplealpha8]

I am currently 13 year old female (identify as male) and I wish to start dating a 15 year old male (gender dysphoric) but with no sexual interaction included, if we continued to date he would turn 18 when I am 15 and I’m not sure if that’s legal in Queensland or not, again no sexual interaction included, I would also still be underage while he is 16 and 17 and I do wish to check that we are legal to date with nothing sexual before we do start dating

 

[jackaustin]

In Queensland, dating itself is not illegal, but sexual activity is a separate issue. The age of consent is 16, so while you are under 16, there must be no sexual activity. If you are looking for a similar platform for general information, remember that online conversations can also involve additional legal concerns. Avoid sexual messages, requests for intimate photos, or sharing sexual images. If you remain together when he turns 18 and you are 15, the situation can become more legally complicated, so don’t assume everything is automatically legal. It would be safest to talk with a parent or guardian or Legal Aid Queensland before starting the relationship.