Queensland Reform - Decriminalizing Sex Work

Queensland has taken a significant step forward in protecting its sex workers with the recent passage of legislation to decriminalize the industry. Led by the States Attorney-General, this historic victory will remove barriers and protect workers' rights.

The new laws, crafted after a thorough review by the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC), will abolish existing criminal offenses targeting sex workers. This move aligns Queensland with other states like New South Wales and Victoria, where similar reforms have proven beneficial.

The Attorney-General emphasized that the reforms prioritise safety and equality for all workers. "Decriminalising sex work is about recognising basic human rights and ensuring that every worker, including sex workers, can operate safely and without fear,".

What this means for Queensland Sex Workers

As Queensland moves forward with these reforms, stakeholders agree that they will pave the way for a safer and fairer environment for all involved in the sex work industry. The reforms aim to reduce stigma and ensure that every worker in Queensland can operate with dignity and security.

Approved / Prohibited forms of Advertising

Approved

• Use approved advertising formats such as newspapers, magazines, and online platforms.
• Ensure advertisements comply with size limitations, such as not exceeding 54cm² except in specific cases like yellow pages or business cards.
• Use permitted wording in advertisements, avoiding explicit descriptions of services but allowing terms like "fetish", "fantasy", and "girlfriend experience".
• Clearly state the age of the sex worker if using terms like "young" or "student".
• Advertise safely by not implying or stating unsafe sex practices, or falsely representing the age or virginity status of sex workers.
• Adhere to specific guidelines for sole operator sex workers when mentioning their association with licensed brothels.

Prohibited

• Publish advertisements through prohibited mediums such as radio, television, film, video recordings, or stickers.
• Describe specific sexual services or use acronyms that imply such services (e.g., BJ, B&D).
• Use images in advertisements that depict sexual organs, sexual acts, children, animals, or simulate such acts.
• Induce or imply recruitment for sex work, such as advertising for "hostesses" without clarifying the nature of the role.
• Advertise massage services unless explicitly permitted under licensed brothel operations.
• Include misleading or false statements in advertisements, such as suggesting connections to other businesses without consent.

At Langtrees.com, we endeavour to adhere to the regulations of each Australian state. However, it is the responsibility of each account or profile owner to ensure compliance with these regulations when advertising on our platform. In the event that prohibited forms of advertising are identified on our site, we will work closely with the owner to rectify the issue. If necessary, we reserve the right to edit or remove such content ourselves to maintain compliance.

Full guidelines are available from the Prostitution Licensing Authority (PLA) website: https://www.pla.qld.gov.au/

Examples of advertisements for prostitution that are in the approved form:

• Blonde, buxom stunner to seduce and indulge you. Explore your naughty fantasies with me. Very open-minded. Kangaroo Point, in/outcalls. Phone [mobile number].
• Sexy 22-year-old Asian babe, for that girlfriend experience you’ve been craving. Phone [mobile number].
• Bi, experienced, mature male for men and women. Satisfaction guaranteed. Once won’t be enough. Phone [mobile number].
• Masculine, defined, smooth, fit, handsome 25-year-old tradie, with a killer smile. Come play with me. Men only. Outcalls only, Brisbane northside. Phone [mobile number].
• Gorgeous, stunning transsexual, 34DD breasts, active and passive. Waiting for you now. Call me on [mobile number] to find out what I can offer.