Sex work laws are different in each state and territory of Australia.

 

This guide is an introduction to sex work laws in the Northern Territory.

In the NT sex work is decriminalised. 

• Sex work is treated like other work.
• Sex workers are treated like other workers.
• Sex workers and sex work businesses are subject to the same laws that ‘apply to all individuals and businesses generally, including laws governing employment, occupational health and safety, workers compensation and rehabilitation, planning, taxation and discrimination.’
• Sex workers and sex work is protected from discrimination.

Some restrictions still apply:

• Sex workers must be 18 or older.
• Clients must be 18 or older.
• All forms of sex work must comply with the Planning Act 1999.
  

For more information, contact SWOP NT

 

ntahc.org.au/swopnt | 0447 022 332 | [email protected]