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Pages tagged "Queensland"


Queensland’s bid to decriminalise prostitution fails women

Posted on Blog · April 27, 2022 4:35 PM

It is clear from jurisdictions that have decriminalised prostitution, that doing so does very little to improve the working conditions of women caught up in the industry, including reducing stigma, harm and violence associated with the trade. Despite this evidence, the Queensland Government is nevertheless proceeding with the decriminalisation model, and has tasked the Queensland Law Reform Commission (“QLRC”) with recommending an appropriate legal framework. The QLRC is seeking feedback regarding a proposed legislative model for the state and has released a consultation paper.  

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Taskforce to investigate porn link to rise in sexual assault

Posted on Blog · March 15, 2022 1:03 PM

The link between the normalisation of sexual violence through pornography and actual violence against women has been borne out by the research for some time now:

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