Sex Work Decriminalised In Victoria, Matthew Roberts, Sex Work Law Reform Victoria; the Religious Discrimination Bill, Joe Ball, Switchboard; Betty, Jules Allen, Theatre Works.

Interviews with Matthew Roberts, Joe Ball, Jules Allen. Victoria's Parliament has voted to decriminalise sex work. Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria discusses the passage of the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill and what it means for sex workers. The Legislative Council passed the Bill with an amendment, 24 votes to 10 this week. The legislation will commence 10 May 2022. Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021 (legislation.vic.gov.au) Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. Update 22 February: the Legislative Assembly agreed to the Legislative Council's amendment today. The amendment was moved by the Government in the Legislative Council and pertained to changing the legislation's start date from 1 March to 10 May this year. The Assembly previously passed the Bill in December 2021. Joe Ball from Switchboard Victoria discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill's dramatic journey in Australia's Parliament this week and the impacts. They also discuss issues for LGBTIQA+ older people and their advocacy for queer seniors. Switchboard Victoria Playwright and actor Jules Allen discusses her play Betty, which she performs with Sally McKenzie at Theatre Works. Betty explores an explosive mother and daughter relationship. Betty (theatreworks.org.au) QLife 1800 184 527 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria photo supplied, pre-pandemic.