Queensland Law Reform Commission in Australia: "Sex Work Should Be Regulated the Same as General Labor"

by Kwon Hyeonji

Published 24 Apr.2023 20:37(KST)

Updated 24 Apr.2023 20:43(KST)

Recommendation to Abolish Permit System and Allow TV Advertising

A recommendation has been made in Australia to abolish the licensing system for the sex industry and to allow sex work advertisements on TV and radio.

According to Australian ABC News and others on the 24th (local time), the Queensland Law Reform Commission proposed this measure with the intention of regulating the sex industry in the same way as other industries.

Currently, in Queensland, only about 20 licensed brothels or individuals working alone are permitted to engage in sex work, and they are regulated under the Criminal Code and the Prostitution Licensing Act.

The reform commission argued that this system does not protect the human rights of sex workers and stated that sex work should be regulated under laws applicable to general labor.

In response, Shannon Fentiman, Queensland's Attorney-General, said, "I generally support this," adding, "We support the decriminalization of sex work." However, he noted, "We need to consult with stakeholders to find the best way to implement the commission's intentions," and "We hope to introduce related legislation within this year."