SEX WORK LAWS HAVE CHANGED IN QLD
Our vision is for sex work to be recognised as work and as such fully decriminalised. We envisage a society where all sex workers are free to pursue our occupation safely, on our own terms without fear of criminalisation, stigma or discrimination. Read more
17 Dec – International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
We have IDEVASW events at each of the three Respect Inc offices Meanjin (Brisbane), Kombumerri & Yugambeh (Gold Coast) and Gimuy (Cairns). Join us for lunch and to remember and honour the lives of sex workers who have experienced violence. IDEVASW has been...
Crimson Plus General Health Clinic – Caboolture
NOW OPEN!!! The FIRST sex-worker-only general health clinic of its kind! Sex workers can access a broad range of health care services every Thursday in Caboolture Reception and bookings are managed by sex worker peers from Respect Inc and the clinic staff have been...
Crimson Sexual Health Clinic – Fortitude Valley
Sex worker only sexual health clinic. Our fortnightly Wednesday clinic in Fortitude Valley is open for convenient, quick sexual health screenings to suit your needs. At the front desk you will meet a friendly Respect Inc peer staff member and the Dr's and nurses have...
Crimson Legal Advice for Sex Workers in QLD
NEW! Do you have a legal issue? Need legal advice? A Tuesday night legal clinic at Respect Inc will link sex workers with a lawyer for free legal advice. Advice can be accessed from wherever you are in Queensland. Appointments via phone, online meeting or...
Sex Work and The Laws in Queensland
This info sheet provides an overview of the sex work laws in Queensland.
Work Health & Safety for Sex Workers
There are new Work Health and Safety (WHS) protections for sex workers in QLD.
Non-payment of sexual services is a crime
New laws New consent laws commenced in Queensland on 23 September, 2024. The affirmative consent model includes that not paying a sex worker when a sexual service is provided is now considered sexual assault or rape. What is Non-payment? Non-payment is when you agree...
Stealthing is a crime
New consent laws New consent laws commenced in Queensland on 23 September, 2024. The affirmative model of consent requires free and voluntary discussion and agreement to take part in a sexual activity. What is stealthing? Stealthing is when you agree to a...
Discrimination protections
New anti-discrimination laws for sex workers in QLD provide broader protections.
Tax info for people in the beauty therapy, massage therapy, adult or the entertainment industry
Tax information for you to organise your deductions.