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What do Sex Work clients in Australia want?
What are Australian clients really looking for when they search for companionship? By exploring how over 200,000 monthly users browse SimpleEscort, from their preferred age filters to service requests, we get a clearer picture of their tastes. In a country that is almost uniquely shaped by fragmented, state-led approaches
A look at Trans Culture in Australia: from visibility to 2026 Workplace Rights
Australia’s trans community has undergone significant cultural and legal changes over the past decade. These have been driven mainly by increased transgender visibility in the media and public life, alongside gradual reforms to gender recognition laws. Workplace protections have followed more unevenly. Despite these developments, the everyday realities of
Exploring Australia's Sex Industry: what the data reveals about client demand and sex workers
In Australia, the democratisation and increased visibility provided by the internet have contributed to the market moving online. Online, independent escorts can market themselves, set their own rates and boundaries, and operate autonomously as service providers. Essentially, escorts can control their own labour and working conditions through the power of
Examining whether Australia’s Three Main Legislative approaches SexWork: decriminalisation, regulation, and criminalisation
Australia has a complex, state-led approach to the regulation of sex work. You’d be forgiven for being confused. In this article, we’ll explore the different legislative models adopted by Australian states, New South Wales’ decriminalisation, Victoria and Queensland’s regulation, and criminalisation in South Australia, Western Australia, and
Public Health Triumph: why decriminalisation is the gold standard for sexual health outcomes in Sex Work
The legal status of sex work is one of the most contentious topics of public policy. The topic is often defined by moral arguments. But, in Australia, a close examination of the decriminalisation legislative approach, especially in Victoria and New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, uncovers a compelling public health