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Key contacts.
Sex work is work. It is important to know your rights and what protections you are entitled to when addressing your workplace and industry concerns.
There are number of key institutional bodies, organisations and social enterprises that can assist with any questions and concerns you may have about your work place or how you conduct your business.
In many instances, you will be able to remain anonymous.
We know that this can be overwhelming. Use the search bar to quickly find what you are looking for or contact us if you think that we may be able to assist you.
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If you have any questions about working in the industry, use the directory below to know who contact with your enquiries.
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The links below can help you report sham contracting, employer misconduct, workplace health and safety concerns, and/or any general concerns you have about your terms of engagement.
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Asking questions and reporting concerns will help you make informed decisions about your work.
Sex work is work: A worker’s union that represents strippers.
The trade union that represents strippers in Australia is Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA).
Unions play an important role in the workplace and in assisting workers operating in Australia. All employers, employees and independent contractors are free to become, or not to become, members of an industrial association, such as a trade union or employer association. In addition, all employers, employees and independent contractors are entitled to engage or not engage in what are called ‘industrial activities’ (source: Fair Work Ombudsman - Page reference No: 2416).
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA).
Our union representative in South Australia is: Aaron Connor.
08 8223 6055 or aaron.connor@meaa.org.
Useful links.
Sex work is work. Strippers have workers’ rights.
Fair Work Ombudsman.
A stripper is entitled to the same rights as any other worker under the Fair Work Act 2009. In accordance with the Fair Work Act, key functions of the Fair Work Ombudsman is to provide advice, education and guidance, monitor compliance within workplace laws, as well as investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act and take appropriate enforcement action (source: Fair Work Ombudsman website 2021).
Contact.
Fair Work Ombudsman: 13 13 94 or Get help
Useful links.
Report sham contracting.
Sex work is work. Your workplace health & safety matters.
SafeWorkSA.
SafeWorkSA is South Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator. They offer advice and education, audit workplaces, investigate workplace incidents, provide licenses and registration and enforce work and safety laws in South Australia (source: SafeWorkSA website).
Sex work is work. Tax & superannuation.
Australian Tax Office (ATO).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can assist you with a variety of questions or concerns, particularly if you are operating as an independent contractor.
Note that for the purpose of taxation law, you may be operating as an independent contractor however, for purpose of superannuation law, you may still be eligible for super contributions from your hirer.
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