Reforms that change the way sexual assault cases are dealt with in Victoria have passed the state's parliament.
The state government has described the suite of changes to the Crimes Act as adopting an "affirmative consent" model as well as providing "better protections" for victims and survivors of sexual assault.
It says the changes bring the state's laws into line with those in other states, like New South Wales and Tasmania, but the changes have received a mixed reception, with organisations representing lawyers raising concerns.
