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Why Queensland's sex workers say the law puts their lives at risk

Why Queensland's sex workers say the law puts their lives at risk

Many states have repealed tough laws that put sex workers at risk of prosecution. But so far, Queensland hasn't followed suit. Now, the state government is looking at introducing new safeguards to protect those in the industry. Reporter Mahmood Fazal investigates.

Background Briefing · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

May 28, 202237m 20s

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Many states have repealed tough laws that put sex workers at risk of prosecution.

But so far, Queensland hasn't followed suit.

Now, the state government is looking at introducing new safeguards to protect those in the industry.

Reporter Mahmood Fazal investigates.

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