This Discussion Paper on the Regulation of the Sex Industry in Tasmania has been prepared by the Department of Justice to provide a framework for consultation on whether the laws relating to the sex industry require amendment, and if so in what way.
The Report on the Review of the Sex Industry Offences Act 2005 (the Review), which was tabled in Parliament in 2009 reported that key stakeholders considered the Act had not been effective in achieving its objective of protecting sex workers from exploitation in the industry. The Review recommended that the Government consider the suitability of alternative legislative models for application in Tasmania.
The Discussion Paper invites written submissions from organisations and the general public on potential reforms to the Sex Industry Offences Act 2005. Submissions are to be made by Friday 9 March 2012 now extended to Friday, 23 March 2012.
Submissions should be emailed to:
legislation.development@justice.tas.gov.au
or posted to:
Project Manager – Regulation of the Sex Industry in Tasmania
Department of Justice
GPO Box 825
Hobart TAS 7001
Regulation of Sex Industry in Tasmania Discussion Paper [PDF, 290 kb, 35 pages]
Sex Industry Offences Act 2005 (Tasmania)
Sex Industry Regulation Bill 2005 ( Tasmania) [PDF, 90 kb, 53 pages]
Report of the Review into the Sex Industry Offences Act 2005 (Tasmania)
