Sex work decriminalised in Queensland after decades of campaigning

Advocates fear the hard-won reform could be overturned if the LNP, which voted against the bill, wins government in October

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Queensland parliament has passed historic legislation decriminalising sex work in the state, after decades of campaigning.

But advocates are concerned the hard-won reform could be overturned if the Liberal National opposition wins government in October. The party voted against the bill on Thursday evening.

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