What if everything you’ve been told about “empowering sex work” isn’t the whole truth? In this gripping session from the Church and State Conference, South Australian ACL Director Ashlyn Vice exposes the hidden exploitation behind prostitution’s glossy public image — and reveals the spiritual, political, and human costs of legalising it. Joined by Amanda Brohier from Women Ending Exploitation by Prostitution, they share shocking real-world stories, startling statistics, and a compelling vision for a better, truly liberating alternative — the Equality Model. If you’ve ever believed the rhetoric that decriminalisation is “progress,” this eye-opening discussion will challenge you to see the issue through the lens of justice, compassion, and truth. Watch now to understand what’s really at stake for women, families, and the moral fabric of our society.
PANEL: Prostitution Reform
After a fast-paced set of presentations on the topic of abortion, the speakers gather to discuss further, expand on important points and answer audience questions.
Coming Home Project
How do we think beyond legislative reform to effective ways we can love and support prostitution survivors with what’s in everyone’s hand?
Who are the women we’re talking about?
The majority of prostituted people are not there willingly or because they enjoy it. So how do we, firstly, see these people with the empathy and mercy Jesus showed everyone?
Prostitution case study: Queensland
Each of us can imagine how we would write laws if given the chance, but politics is often called “the art of the possible”. Idealism founded in good intentions often results in the worst possible outcomes, when a willingness to take incremental steps to improving justice outcomes could have saved a lot of suffering.
Australian briefing on prostitution activism
Gain precious insights into the history and current agendas of activism in the area of prostitution law reform. What ground has been gained or lost in various states, and what cause for optimism or concern is on the horizon in your state?
Global briefing on prostitution laws
Some Australian governments are proposing to completely decriminalise prostitution. International case studies in both full decriminalisation (being proposed in Queensland) and the Equality Model (being proposed in South Australia) illuminate a better way forward for Australian states considering law reform in this area.







