10 April 2020

QLD Independent Sex Workers COVID-19 Update - Cease Work Order April 9, 2020

ALERT from Respect Inc. in QLD

"URGENT please let other workers know. Queensland Public Health Order directive 5 released at 8:22pm tonight requires sole operator sex workers to cease work - effective immediately. No notice means sex workers working tonight may be at risk of fines. 


Note: “Sole operator sex workers may continue to provide online or phone services.
Example – video streaming or phone chat services”"

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-act-powers/non-essential-business-closure-direction