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Is prostitution or sex work legal in Australia? Prostitution
legislation is a state and territory responsibility. Each state and
territory have their own prostitution laws regarding sex work. In
Australia, New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, and the Northern
Territory decriminalised prostitution or sex work. This article
discusses legal matters pertaining to prostitution laws or sex work
in NSW.
History of Prostitution and Sex Work in NSW
International cooperation on commercial sex occurred when the
United Nations General Assembly adopted a convention for the
suppression of prostitution. In Australia, New South Wales has the
most liberal legislation on sex work, with almost complete
decriminalisation. Brothels are legal in NSW.
