Sex offenders targeting sex workers in Victoria no longer able to be given reduced sentences
The sentencing manual now says a sex worker’s profession should have no effect on the sentence of a sex offender.
Posts tagged Sex Work
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January 22, 2018 Sex worker found guilty of HIV transmission
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January 16, 2018 Trans sex worker faces court over allegations around HIV transmission
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December 11, 2017 Man allegedly deported from Australia for carrying PrEP and sex toys
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December 1, 2017 Bare necessities: PrEP and the rise of condomless sex
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August 23, 2017 Queer sex worker offers discounts to clients who vote “yes” for marriage equality
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Sex workers disappointed by Victoria’s updated regulations
The Victorian Government has released its updated Sex Work Regulations 2016, leaving many in the sex work community underwhelmed.
Amnesty International’s new sex worker policy stirs debate
Despite vocal protests from its own members, Amnesty International has called for the decriminalisation of sex work.
Let’s talk about sex
Women are often stigmatised for having and enjoying sex, the result of a damaging sexist culture. But in what ways does slut-shaming affect the LGBTI community? Matthew Wade reports.
Sex work is a game of risk, repeated outings and marginalisation
ON World AIDS Day, I was at Government House in Melbourne mentoring someone in the art of bugging strangers for their help. I do this …
Sex workers to hold national forum in Sydney
A NATIONAL forum and public rally for sex workers organised by Scarlet Alliance, the country’s leading sex workers association, will take place in Sydney next …