Is prostitution legal in australia?

Brothels are illegal in South Australia, under the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 and the Summary Offences Act 1953. Soliciting in public places, receiving money from the prostitution of another, and procuring are illegal, but the act of prostitution itself is not. read more

Prostitution in Australia is governed by state and territory laws, which vary considerably. Federal legislation also affects some aspects of sex work throughout Australia, and of Australian citizens abroad. read more

Prostitution and the sex work industry has been one of the most hotly debated topics since the world’s oldest profession has been around. read more