Scarlet Alliance rejects call to ban new strip clubs
Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association, rejects calls to ban new strip clubs from opening and the suggestion that strip clubs are responsible gender inequality and disrespect of women.
Stakeholder comment on Government Response to the Nixon Review
Stakeholders call for more transparency in the development of immigration policy, clearer visa pathways for migrant workers, and improved access to justice for those who are exploited, impacted by modern slavery or in trafficking-like situations.
Unpacking the proposed criminalisation of clients in South Australia
Sex workers in countries where this has been implemented say it has negatively changed the power dynamic in commercial sexual transactions.
Harmful sex industry bill introduced to South Australian parliament
On Wednesday, the 30th of August, a Bill (Summary Offences (Prostitution Law Reform) Amendment Bill 2023) was introduced to South Australian parliament by the Honourable Nicola Centofanti, MLC (Lib). This Bill seeks to shift criminalisation from the sex industry...
Asian migrant sex workers respond to recent brothel raids
At least thirteen workplaces were targeted by Border Force and one raid included armed police.
Scarlet Alliance responds to the sentencing and parole of men found guilty of manslaughter
Last week media reported the release of a man who has been granted parole after serving two and a half years for the manslaughter of Jingai Zhang, and the sentencing of a man for a 10-year prison term with a non-parole period of 6 years and 9 months for the...
Key Issues for Asian Migrant Sex Workers: Our 2023 Agenda
During the Scarlet Alliance annual National Forum November 2022, AMSWAG facilitated a panel presentation and further discussion highlighting the current key issues for Asian migrant workers across unceded Australia.
Statement on sex worker invasion of privacy by advertiser Scarlet Blue
This move by Scarlet Blue is a continuation of generalised discrimination by advertising platforms and payment processors against sex workers and sex industry businesses.
Don’t divide our community
Recommendation to barr migrant sex work in Australia sparks fresh fears for rights of migrant workers.
Position vacant – National Programs Manager
Scarlet Alliance is looking for a new National Programs Manager. Applications close 6.00pm AEST, Friday 9 June 2023. Are you committed to sex worker peer education, community development and health promotion? We are looking for an experienced sex worker advocate to...