‘Forced to move home’: discrimination of Queensland sex workers needs to end, say advocates
by Eden Gillespie from on (#5YB0R)
Under state law, sex workers can be evicted, refused accommodation and charged higher rents or fees
Advocacy groups say sex workers in Queensland are being forced into dangerous situations due to outdated" legislation that allows accommodation providers to discriminate against them.
Under the state's Anti-Discrimination Act (1991), landlords and accommodation providers can lawfully evict sex workers, refuse them housing or treat them unfavourably" in any way in connection to accommodation, including by requiring them to pay higher rents or room fees.
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