Prostitution Reform Act 2003

Commercial sexual services - Contracts for commercial sexual services not void

7: Contract for provision of commercial sexual services not void

You could also call this:

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

If you agree to provide or arrange commercial sexual services, your contract is not illegal or void because of public policy or similar reasons. You can have a contract for these services and it will be recognised. This means the contract is valid and can be enforced, just like any other contract.

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Contracts for commercial sexual services not void

7Contract for provision of commercial sexual services not void

  1. No contract for the provision of, or arranging the provision of, commercial sexual services is illegal or void on public policy or other similar grounds.