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The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has congratulated the Albanese government for their strong and swift response to revelations of continuing sexual exploitation through human trafficking for the purpose of prostitution in Australia. Read More
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On Wednesday, 10 June 2020, ACL participated in the Victorian Government’s ‘Review into the Decriminalisation of Sex Work’. This review of prostitution covered commercial brothels and escort agencies, massage parlours and similar businesses, in small owner-operated businesses, and on the streets. Australian Christian Lobby spokesperson for women and children, Wendy Francis, was […] Read More
“…are brothels, and even massage parlours… banned?” ACL spokesperson Wendy Francis asked, “It would be absolute nonsense to suggest ‘social distancing’ could occur in these facilities. Brothel ‘customers’ are a danger to all those they subsequently come in contact with…” Read More
“Women should never be bought and sold,” ACL Northern Territory director and spokesperson for women, Wendy Francis said today, “Decriminalisation of the sex trade is a win for pimps and a win for brothel owners. The women in prostitution lose.” Read More
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The South Australian House of Assembly has rejected the latest attempt at prostitution law reform, with a private member’s Bill rejected earlier this morning by 24 votes to 19. Read More
The Australian Christian Lobby has warned that the Queensland government has this week opened the way for more harm to women through prostitution. Read More
