Prostitution Control Bill 2003
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| Long Title |
This Bill covers a wide range of issues for sex workers including -
the establishment of a Prostitution Control Board; providing for increased penalties to protect children and incapable persons from being induced into prostitution; providing the Board and police with strong laws to prevent and deter the involvement of organised crime in prostitution; the requirement for operators/owners and managers of brothels and escort agencies to be licensed; the requirement for prostitutes employed by brothels or escort agencies to be engaged as employees giving prostitutes the industrial protections, such as unfair dismissal and coverage under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984; generally incorporating the provisions of the Prostitution Act 2000; promotion of safe sexual practices; encouragement of prostitutes to undertake regular health checks; and
the regulation of the mode and content of advertising. |
| Status |
Bill Lapsed 01/23/2005
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Progress
| Legislative Assembly |
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| Introduced |
02 Apr 2003 |
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| First Reading |
02 Apr 2003 |
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| Second Reading |
02 Apr 2003 |
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| Second Reading Agreed |
12 Jun 2003 |
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| Consideration in Detail |
25 Jun 2003 |
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| Amendments adopted |
26 Jun 2003 |
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| Third Reading |
26 Jun 2003 |
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| First Reading |
12 Aug 2003 |
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| Second Reading |
12 Aug 2003 |
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| Bill Lapsed |
23 Jan 2005 |
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Notes
1. 36th Parliament prorogued and Legislative Assembly dissolved 23 January 2005.