by Tom | Oct 16, 2005 | News
Most Asian sex workers trafficked into Australia want to go on working as prostitutes and should be given visas, says a sex industry union.A sex workers association forum in Melbourne was told Asian sex slavery in Australia was largely a myth. And panel members said...
by Tom | Oct 16, 2005 | News
Prostitutes working in pairs will not be able to use a receptionist or employ a security guard for protection under amendments to the Sex Industry Bill proposed by Attorney-General Judy Jackson. Ms Jackson said yesterday that the changes to the bill were necessary to...
by Tom | Oct 5, 2005 | News
ANTI-Prostitution lobbyists were jubilant yesterday over Attorney-General Judy Jackson’s backflip on sex worker regulations.Tasmania’s brothels – of which there are between 15 and 50 – have been warned of $50,000 fines and five-year jail terms....
by Tom | Sep 23, 2005 | News
The Scarlet Alliance NT – working to improve the lives of sex workers – were named state winners in the National Australia Bank Volunteer Awards. Alliance secretary Alina Thomas said it was great the alliance was being acknowledged. The Scarlet Alliance...
by Tom | Sep 23, 2005 | News
Two Territory organisations have takenout categories in the 2005 National AustraliaBank Volunteer Awards.YMCA of Katherine won the Educationand Youth Development category andScarlet Alliance won the Health andWellbeing category. Both will receive $7000.The...