I have decided to write a blog post with a list of articles and resources about sex work, sex trafficking, decriminalisation and topics relating to the sex industry in Australia that you may find to be an interesting read. I will be adding new ones as I find them
SMH – Why I’m happy to be a sex worker
Touching Base – Sex Industry Facts
ABC (28/02/2014) – Debate over sex work legislation continues in western Australia.
ABC News (29/08/2014) – Selling sex in the city – Adelaides illegal prostitution industry
The Age (21/07/2014) – Decriminalisation would prevent HIV – say sex workers
The Concersation – Sex Work News, Research and Analysis
Positive Life (01/12/2014) – Being a sex worker in Australia – Cameron Cox
All I want for Christmas is the decriminalisation of sex work – The National Forum – (22/12/2011)
Sex Work in Australia: Challenging Antiquated Myths (08/09/2014)
We need to talk about sex work and disability – Interview with Rachel Wotton – Mamamia (09/06/2013)
The Monthly – Body Politic – By Emily Maguire
Australian journalist reveals secret life as escort – Sunday Night – (31/08/2014)
Australian sex workers fight back against industry stigma – (31/03/2015) – news.com.au
Sex workers don’t need to be rescued – The Drum – (03/06/2009)
Sex workers rally for improved rights – SBS News – (23/11/2015)
Trafficking of women for sexual purposes – Australian Government Dept of Social Services
International Whore Day call for sex worker rights – Indymedia Australia – (06/06/2010)
The red umbrella — sex work, stigma, & the law | Maggie de Vries | TEDxSFU
Open Your Mind to What Goes on Behind Closed Doors | Rachel Wotton | TEDxBunbury
Q&A with Rachel Wotton – Scarlet Road
Scarlet Road – A sex workers journey – Rachel Wotton