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South Australia to decriminalise the sex work

Sharon Jennings

Sharon Jennings Source: SBS

Sex work is legalised or licensed in most Australian states and territories.In South Australia, though, it remains criminalised, with some of the toughest penalties in the country. But that could soon change, with state lawmakers considering following New South Wales' model and decriminalising the industry.


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Sex work is legalised or licensed in most Australian states and territories.In South Australia, though, it remains criminalised, with some of the toughest penalties in the country. But that could soon change, with state lawmakers considering following New South Wales' model and decriminalising the industry.



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