A touchy subject - South Australia and sex work laws
A touchy subject – South Australia and sex work laws.
It is often called one of the oldest professions in the world.
And while it may be a ‘touchy” subject for some - like it or not – sex work will always be around.
So why does South Australia - which has been a leader in terms of many other progressive debates - have the most outdated laws on sex work in Australasia?
In this talk, Greens MLC Tammy Franks MLC will explain her many attempts to update and reform the state’s “archaic” laws.
In her words: “South Australian law must match reality and, most importantly, protect the rights of people who work in the industry.”
She is joined on the night by Georgia Thain of SIDAC (Sex Industry Decriminalisation Action Committee).
Bio
Tammy Franks MLC is the Parliamentary Leader of the Greens in South Australia. An upper house member since 2010, she has led debates such as the decriminalisation of abortion and sex work as well as secured wins on presumptive cancer compensation for CFS firefighters and legalising industrial hemp.
Her career has included being a staffer for Australian Democrats’ Senator Natasha Stott Despoja as well as human rights and community sector roles with Amnesty International, the YWCA of Adelaide and the Mental Health Coalition of SA and a six month stint the 1999 Referendum campaign for an Australian Republic.
Event
8:30pm @Maylands Hotel, 67 Phillis Street, Maylands SA 5069
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Lainie Anderson
