Prostitution would operate under a gig economy like Uber if it is decriminalised in South Australia, sex worker advocates have claimed. There have been fears raised that 'super brothels' would begin popping up if if the law change goes ahead. Prostitution would operate under a gig economy like Uber if it is decriminalised in South Australia, sex worker advocates claim. South Australia's sex industry has about 2, workers, with about two-thirds of the workforce operating in small groups of independently.
Anya, a sex worker in SA, said most women used social media to make arrangements with clients and usually met at apartments or hotels. She told the publication by keeping the industry on the wrong side of the law many sex workers were too scared to report any crimes as they did not want to be targeted by police. Ms Franks argued that sex work would become less of a vulnerable industry if the workers were treated less like criminals.
Just last month sex worker Michaela Dunn, 24, was allegedly stabbed to death in a Sydney apartment by a client. Greens MLC Tammy Franks said the sex industry had evolved and 'super brothels' were a thing of the past. Both Ms Franks and Anya said a similar incident could have happened in South Australia but thought police involvement would be less likely.
A Greens MP and senior Liberals have been gathering support for the bill, however, it is strongly opposed by Labor leader Peter Malinauskas. There were amendments to the bill this week which would prevent brothels opening within metres from a church, school or childcare centre.
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