The NSW Greens are calling on the state government to regulate the sale of X-rated material after police raids on two Kings Cross adult stores.
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon will move a motion in the upper house on Wednesday aimed at clearing up the legal contradiction that condones the use of X-rated material, but not its sale.
The push comes after two adult stores were raided last week in Sydney's famous red light district.
"It's completely illogical for something to be legal to own, but illegal to sell," she said.
"Until recently, the ban on selling X-rated non-violent erotica was not enforced. This led to it being made freely available in outlets such as newsagents and video stores.
'Waste of police time'
"The outlets now being raided have a right to shake their heads in wonder."
Ms Rhiannon said the repeated surveys showed support for the sale of non-violent, X-rated material.
"The government and opposition should respect public opinion, get behind the motion and properly regulate the industry," she said.
"I struggle to think of a less productive use of NSW Police's valuable time than having fifteen officers spend an entire day confiscating material that is legal for the public to own.
"I will be bringing on a motion for debate in NSW parliament tomorrow, calling on the government to clear up the legal uncertainties around x-rated non-violent erotica."
