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

 

This guide is an introduction to sex work laws in Victoria.

In Victoria, sex work is mostly decriminalised. 

• Most sex work is treated as work.
• Sex work is mainly regulated through laws that apply to everyone, e.g. public health law and work health and safety law.

There are still some restrictions:

• Sex workers must be 18 or older
• Clients of sex workers must be 18 or older
• Street-based sex work is permitted but heavily restricted. There are rules about where and when street-based workers can work. Criminal penalties apply for breaching these rules.

For more information, contact Vixen:

 

vixen.org.au | 0414 275 959 | [email protected]