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Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against morality and decency, sexual crimes, and crimes against public welfare - Crimes against public welfare

149A: Being client in act of prostitution by person under 18 years of age

You could also call this:

“It used to be against the law to pay someone under 18 for sex, but this rule was removed in 2003.”

This law used to be about being a client in an act of prostitution involving a person under 18 years old. It was part of the Crimes Act 1961 and was listed under crimes against public welfare. However, this law no longer exists. It was removed on 28 June 2003 by the Prostitution Reform Act 2003. If you want to know more about the current laws on this topic, you should look at the Prostitution Reform Act 2003.

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Crimes against public welfare

149ABeing client in act of prostitution by person under 18 years of age (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 149A: repealed, on , by section 48(1)(a) of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 (2003 No 28).