❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000 and seeks information on consultations with sex workers regarding sex industry law reform. The Minister acknowledges public concern and commits to releasing a Green Bill for public comment, including sex workers' views.
AnsweredQoN 1275Legislative Council
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PROSTITUTION ACT, COMPLAINTS
(1) Has the minister received any complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (2) If so, how many? (3) How does the minister intend to respond to written complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
(1) Has the minister received any complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (2) If so, how many? (3) How does the minister intend to respond to written complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(2) If so, how many? (3) How does the minister intend to respond to written complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(3) How does the minister intend to respond to written complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(2) If so, how many? (3) How does the minister intend to respond to written complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(3) How does the minister intend to respond to written complaints about the Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(4) Has the minister consulted sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? (5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(5) If so, what were the outcomes of the minister’s consultations with sex workers? (6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(6) If not, will the minister consult with sex workers before drafting the discussion paper on sex industry law reform? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
(1)-(6) The regulation of prostitution generally has been the subject of considerable public concern. In particular, the Prostitution Act 2000 has been criticised for falling short of what is required to adequately control and regulate prostitution. The Government shares this opinion and will address those concerns by meeting its election commitment to enact comprehensive legislation to control and regulate the sex industry. The Government understands that there is a diverse range of community opinions on how best to regulate and control prostitution. Consequently, a Green Bill will be released for public comment. The views of Western Australians, including sex workers, will be considered before proceeding to the final draft.
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