The Wire

Sex workers have suggested a new way to curb the exploitation of migrants – give international prostitutes – skilled worker visas. The Scarlet Alliance, says granting proper visas to sex workers visiting Australia – may be more useful than trying to track down the sex traffickers who prey on poor women. With trafficking from Asia on the rise, Alliance President Elena Jeffreys – believes the legalisation of sex workers coming into the country – would allow more women to avoid sweatshop conditions and low pay. Jeffries first raised the controversial idea at the 20/20 summit – but will politicians see the logic – or prefer to stick with their tough law and order approach?