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Over the next two years, criminal laws associated with consensual adult sex work will be repealed in Victoria.

This will have implications for local government and how it carries out its roles in local law enforcement and public health management.

On a bonus edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Matthew Roberts, Policy Advisor with the independent, non-partisan volunteer group, Sex Work Law Reform Victoria.

Links:
Explanatory note on the new legislation prepared by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
Sex Work Law Reform Victoria website

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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