sex work
IndustryReferenced in 2 bills
Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill updates law enforcement powers across multiple areas. It clarifies that police can access cloud-based and social media information when executing search warrants, enhances domestic violence response capabilities, strengthens brothel licensing enforcement, and makes practical improvements to weapons licensing and police operations.
18/9/2019· PASSED with amendment· Hon M Ryan MP
Justice & RightsSafety & Emergency
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Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
This bill decriminalises sex work in Queensland, removing criminal offences for sex work between consenting adults and abolishing the brothel licensing system. It implements the Queensland Law Reform Commission's recommendations to treat sex work as legitimate work while creating strong new offences to protect children from exploitation.
15/2/2024· PASSED with amendment· Hon Y D'Ath MP
Justice & RightsWork & EmploymentHealth
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