Prostitution Reform Act 2003

Preliminary provisions

6: Act binds the Crown

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"The law applies to the government too"

This Act applies to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules apply to the Crown in the same way they apply to everyone else.

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5: Definition of operator, or

"Who is in charge of a prostitution business"

7: Contract for provision of commercial sexual services not void, or

"Agreements for sex work are valid contracts and can be enforced."

Part 1Preliminary provisions

6Act binds the Crown

This Act binds the Crown.