FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the more common questions we are asked about the sex industry & licensed brothels in Victoria.

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Is prostitution legal in Australia?

Sex industry laws in Australia are determined by State and Territory Governments. Federal laws criminalise 'trafficking' (with or without consent) and 'sex slavery' (regardless of sex workers' consent to such work conditions).

Sex work is legal in NSW, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria & WA, but each state has different rules regarding the legality of brothels.

Are brothel houses legal?

Sex work is legal in NSW, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria & WA, but each state has different rules regarding the legality of sex work & brothels.

Licensed brothels are legal in Victoria. If you are in another state of Australia, you should check current local laws.

How old do you have to be to go to a brothel in Australia?

You must be at least 18 years of age to visit a brothel in Victoria and Australia.

Can I have unprotected sex in a brothel?

Not only is it unsafe for both you and the sex worker, it is illegal to have unprotected sex in a bothel in Australia.

Do I have to use a condom in a brothel?

Not only is it unsafe for both you and the sex worker to have sex without a condom, it is illegal to have unprotected sex in a bothel in Australia.

Can I bring my wife / girlfriend to a brothel?

Absolutely, yes. You can bring your wife & / or your girlfriend to our brothel and you both be very welcome!

Can I drink alcohol at a brothel?

It is illegal for you to consume alcohol at a licensed brothel in Victoria. Drugs are also not permitted.

What is the difference between a prostitute & an escort?

Prostitution is a overarching label given to the full service part of the sex industry, covering all full service areas.

Full service areas include escorts, brothels, private & street based work, and also sex trafficking where the exploitation of others is for prostitution.

The term 'prostitute' covers both exploited and consensual activities. Sex worker is the more correct term when discussing the consensual sex industry.

What is the difference between a licensed brothel & a massage parlour?

In Victoria, licensed brothels are regulated. They provide a safe place for consenting adults & sex workers to engage in sexual activites.

Massage Parlours are not licensed & therefore not regulated & are oftentimes fronts for the illegal sex trade, oftentimes where there are forms of sex slavery & sex trafficing. They are illegal in Victoria.

You should also be aware that if you are caught up in a Police raid on a massage parlour acting as a front for an illegal brothel, then you may be charged with an offence.