Brief
Australian law professor’s husband claims they ‘don’t do consent’ on podcast
James Howe said on The Dr Jo Show that consent is not part of his marriage, drawing backlash as the couple opposes the government’s digital duty‑of‑care bill.
By Felo News Desk · Published
James Howe, a furniture designer, told host Dr Jo on The Dr Jo Show that he and his wife, law professor Joanna Howe, "don’t do consent" in their marriage, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
What happened
The comments were made during a discussion of sexual‑consent education and the government’s digital duty‑of‑care bill. Howe repeated the line, "I don’t do consent. We don’t do consent," and added he “doesn’t give a f---” about the issue.
What the reports add
The SMH article notes that Joanna Howe, a Rhodes scholar and prominent anti‑abortion activist, appeared to agree with her husband and warned that the clip would make her sound “really bad”. The piece also links the Howes to far‑right influencer circles, mentioning One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s appearances on Joanna’s YouTube channel.
What was said
"I don’t do consent. We don’t do consent," James Howe told The Dr Jo Show, according to the SMH.
"They’re going to clip that up online, and you’re going to sound really bad," Joanna Howe laughed, the outlet said.
Key facts
- James Howe said on The Dr Jo Show that he and his wife "don’t do consent" in their marriage. (smh.com.au)
What we don't know yet
- Details of the Sydney protest organised by Joanna Howe mentioned but not described in the source.
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “She’s an Australian law professor. Her husband says they ‘don’t do consent’”
