Compliance and Legal Resources

Rose Companions is a directory platform for independent advertisers. Laws and regulations governing sex work vary across Australia, and both advertisers and users are responsible for understanding and complying with the rules that apply in their own state or territory. This page provides official government and legislation links as a starting point for compliance research.

General information only

The information on this page is provided as a general resource and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change over time and may differ by location and circumstance. We recommend consulting a qualified legal professional or checking the current legislation directly for advice specific to your situation.

ACT

Australian Capital Territory

The ACT regulates sex work under the Sex Work Act 1992 and associated regulations.

Sex Work Act 1992 Sex Work Regulation 2018

NSW

New South Wales

NSW provides regulatory guidance and health and safety requirements for sex services premises.

Regulation of sex work in NSW

Northern Territory

The NT regulates the sex industry under the Sex Industry Act 2019, including licensing for sex services businesses.

Sex Industry Act 2019 Operate a sex services business

QLD

Queensland

Queensland has undertaken a decriminalisation process for the sex work industry. The Queensland Government provides guidance on the current framework.

Sex work industry decriminalisation

South Australia

Sex work in South Australia is addressed under the Summary Offences Act 1953 and related provisions.

Summary Offences Act 1953

TAS

Tasmania

Tasmania regulates sex work under the Sex Industry Offences Act 2005.

Sex Industry Offences Act 2005

VIC

Victoria

Victoria has decriminalised sex work and transitioned to a registration-based framework managed by Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Sex work service providers Decriminalising sex work in Victoria

Western Australia

Western Australia addresses sex work under the Prostitution Act 2000 and related legislation.

Prostitution Act 2000

Additional Safety Resources

eSafety Commissioner

Australia's independent regulator for online safety, providing resources for reporting harmful content and staying safe online.

esafety.gov.au

Australian Privacy Principles

The OAIC outlines the Australian Privacy Principles that govern how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed.

oaic.gov.au

Last reviewed: March 2026. Links point to official government sources. If you notice an outdated link, please let us know.