Has Coronavirus killed the sex industry?

Warning - Adult/Explicit content in this episode.

It’s hard to imagine a work practice any more socially non-distant than sex work. To talk about the impact of the pandemic on this racy industry, we speak to sex worker and CEO of Australian Sex Workers Association Scarlet Alliance - Jules Kim.

(⚠️ Warning: obviously there is a discussion of adult themes in this episode, so it's recommended not to listen with kids in the car unless you're ready for the birds and the bees chat)

 

Today's news headlines:

  • New Zealand could be open before QLD
  • PM takes responsibility for massive JobKeeper mistake
  • The AFL and NRL’s plans to get fans back in stadiums
  • US threatens to sever ties with Australia over Victorian project

 

In today's Briefing we ask: How has sex work been impacted during the pandemic and social distancing? Should it be allowed to reopen under Step 3 of the Covid rollback plan?

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