Petition request
That the House of Representatives pass legislation to repeal Section 19 of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 and apply the same rights and legal protections to migrant sex workers who are on a work visa as given to citizens.
Petition reason
Evidence has shown us time and time again that criminalising sex work helps no-one, and we have seen the benefits of decriminalization and a human rights based approaches to sex work for residents. Yet migrant sex workers are still vulnerable to coercion, exploitation and abuse by clients, managers and police due to their illegal status, as reporting such incidents may result in deportation and a conviction which may prevent future travel.
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Closing date: 30 Sep 2021 11:59 PM NZST
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| Number of signatures: | 1343 |
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| Date presented: | 03 Mar 2022 |
| Considered by: | Education and Workforce |
| SC Report(s): | 17 Nov 2022 (Final) |
| Presenting member: | Jan Logie |
| Closing date: | 30 Sep 2021 |