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Sex Work Law Reform Victoria

Sex Work Law Reform Victoria

Safety. Equality. Justice.

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  • About
    • About Us
      • Mission and Purpose
      • Our Story
      • What We Do
      • What We Want
      • Who We Are
      • Financial Reports and Constitution
      • Common Questions We’re Asked
    • Why are We Calling for the Decriminalisation of Sex Work?
    • Allies and Stakeholders
  • Sex Work
    • What is Sex Work?
    • Who Are Sex Workers?
    • What Are Sex Work Laws?
    • Therapy or Sex Work?
  • The Laws
    • Sex Work Laws in Victoria
    • The Problems with Victoria’s Existing Laws
    • How the Majority of Victorian Sex Workers Are Exposed to Criminal Prosecution
    • The Benefits of Decriminalising Sex Work
    • Decriminalisation Does NOT Mean Complete Deregulation of the Sex Industry
    • What is the Full Decriminalisation of Sex Work?
    • Who Supports the Decriminalisation of Sex Work?
    • What’s Wrong With the Nordic Model?
    • Centrelink and Sex Work
  • The Law: A Guide for Sex Workers
    • The Law: A Guide for Sex Workers
    • Private Sex Worker Laws
    • Incalls – Are They Legal?
    • Brothel Worker Laws
    • Escort Agency Worker Laws
    • Street-Based Sex Work Laws
  • Paying for Sex: What’s Legal?
  • Regulatory Bodies
    • Regulatory Bodies
    • Financial Institutions – Which Ones Discriminate?
    • Reporting Financial Discrimination
    • Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
      • Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
      • Licensing Authority Change Improves Sex Workers’ Privacy
    • Local Government
    • WorkSafe Victoria
    • Sex Workers and Paying Tax
    • Department of Health and Human Services Victoria (DHHS)
    • SWA (License) Numbers Explained
  • Political Parties
    • Political Parties
    • Key Politicians
    • How the Victorian Parliament Works
  • Sex Workers
    • Private Sex Workers
    • Brothel Sex Workers
    • Escort Agency Workers
    • Street-Based Sex Workers
    • Enforcing Street Solicitation Laws
    • Migrant Sex Workers
    • Migrant Sex Workers (Chinese Language)
    • Male Sex Workers
    • Straight Male Sex Workers
  • The Sex Industry
    • Clients
    • Brothel Owners
    • Brothel Managers
    • Why is the Number of Legal Brothels Decreasing?
    • Human Trafficking in Victoria’s Sex Industry
  • Sex Industry Myths Busted
    • Top Myths About Sex Work in Australia
    • Top 5 Myths about Victoria’s Licensing Model
    • Top 5 Myths About Decriminalisation
    • Top 5 Benefits of Decriminalisation
  • News and Submissions
    • SWLRV in the Media
    • News (2021)
    • News (2020)
    • News (2019)
    • News (2018)
    • Submissions
    • LGBTIQ Strategy
  • References
    • Glossary
    • International Decriminalisation Campaigns
    • Legislation
    • Useful Links
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Victorian Sex Work Review Blog

Upper House

Also known as the Legislative Council. The Upper House has 40 members.

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We aim to create a world in which sex workers are free from institutionalised discrimination in all aspects of their lives.

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