Sex Work Act 1992
- Number
- A1992-64
- Status
- In Force
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2026 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 5 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Attorney-General - Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prostitution Regulation 1993(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 32 | 5 May 1993 - 8 August 2018 | SL1993-19 | |
| Attorney-General (Determination of Fees and Charges for 2002/2003) 2002 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2002 - 30 June 2003 | DI2002-126 |
| ACT Attorney-General (Fees and Charges) Revocation and Determination 2001(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 21 | 14 June 2001 - 30 June 2002 | DI2001-105 |
| Attorney General (Determination of Fees and Charges for 2003/2004) 2003 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2003 - 30 June 2004 | DI2003-90 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 1997(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 7 | 14 May 1997 - 13 June 2001 | DI1997-77 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 1994(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 1994 - 13 May 1997 | DI1994-66 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 1993(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 21 | 24 March 1993 - 30 June 1994 | DI1993-21 |
| Attorney-General (Fees) Determination 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2004 - 29 June 2005 | DI2004-106 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2005(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 30 June 2005 - 30 June 2006 | DI2005-128 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2006 - 30 June 2007 | DI2006-141 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2007(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | DI2007-131 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2008(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009 | DI2008-145 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2009(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 | DI2009-116 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Amendment Determination 2009 (No 4)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 16 October 2009 - 17 October 2009 | DI2009-218 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2010(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 | DI2010-107 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2011(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 | DI2011-115 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2012(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2012 - 11 September 2013 | DI2012-110 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014 | DI2013-121 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Revocation 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2013 - 12 September 2013 | DI2013-132 | |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 2014(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 | DI2014-114 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 2015(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016 | DI2015-147 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 2016(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 | DI2016-99 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 2017(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018 | DI2017-74 |
| Prostitution (Fees) Determination 2018(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2018 - 6 September 2018 | DI2018-144 |
| Sex Work Regulation 2018 | None | Subordinate laws | s 32 | 9 August 2018 | SL2018-15 | |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2018(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 7 September 2018 - 30 June 2019 | DI2018-242 |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2019(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2021 | DI2019-118 |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2021(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 | DI2021-150 |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2022(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 | DI2022-145 |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2023(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 | DI2023-193 |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2024(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 | DI2024-169 |
| Sex Work (Fees) Determination 2025 | None | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 29 | 1 July 2025 | DI2025-114 |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2026 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 5 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
| 17 August 2022 - 4 January 2026 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 | 17 August 2022 | Republication for amendments by A2022-13 |
| 1 September 2020 - 16 August 2022 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 | 1 September 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2020-31 |
| 10 October 2019 - 31 August 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 | 10 October 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-33 |
| 10 August 2018 - 9 October 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 10 August 2018 | Republication for expiry of provisions (s 34 and sch 4) |
| 9 August 2018 - 9 August 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 9 August 2018 | Republication for renaming and other amendments by A2018-25 |
| 9 March 2017 - 8 August 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 9 March 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2017-4 |
| 2 October 2015 - 8 March 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 2 October 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-35 |
| 24 April 2013 - 1 October 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-12 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 12 December 2011 - 23 April 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2011-49 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 17 November 2011 - 11 December 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2011-16 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 1 July 2011 - 16 November 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2011-22 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 17 March 2011 - 30 June 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2011-7 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 28 September 2010 - 16 March 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2010-30 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 17 December 2009 - 27 September 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2009-49 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 30 May 2009 - 16 December 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2008-44 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 14 February 2009 - 29 May 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2008-26 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 14 December 2006 - 13 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2006-27 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 18 November 2006 - 13 December 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2006-46 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 23 November 2005 - 17 November 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2005-53 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 6 March 2005 - 22 November 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2004-56 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 8 July 2004 - 5 March 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2004-30 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 27 May 2004 - 7 July 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 (RI No 2) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2004-10 Reissued for retrospective amendments by A2004-30 Further reissued for textual correction (s 4) |
| 27 May 2004 - 7 July 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 (RI) | 5 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2004-10 Reissued for textual correction (s 4) Does not include retrospective amendments by A2004-30 (see reissued republication). |
| 9 April 2004 - 26 May 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 9 April 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-15 |
| 15 August 2003 - 8 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R7* | 15 August 2003 | Republication for amendments by A2003-8 |
| 17 June 2003 - 14 August 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 17 June 2002 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 January 2003 - 16 June 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 1 January 2003 | Republication for amendments by A2002-51 |
| 16 December 2002 - 31 December 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 | 16 December 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2002-35 |
| 17 September 2002 - 15 December 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 | 17 September 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2002-30 |
| 12 September 2001 - 16 September 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 | 12 September 2001 | Republication for amendments by A2001-44 |
| 9 December 1998 - 11 September 2001 | HTMLPDFWord | R1B | 14 May 2024 | |
| 12 May 1997 - 12 August 1998 | HTMLPDFWord | R1A | 14 May 2024 | Republication for amendments by A1997-9 |
| 15 December 1994 - 11 May 1997 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 (RI) | 14 May 2024 | Republication for amendments by A1994-97 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 31 May 1994 - 14 December 1994 | HTMLPDFWord | R0A | 14 May 2024 | Republication for amendments by A1994-26 |
| 7 May 1993 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 1 December 1992 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Prostitution Bill 1992.
Notification statement
The Prostitution Act 1992 was passed by the Legislative Assembly and was notified in the Gazette on 1 December 1992 (Gaz 1992 No S208).
(Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December 1992 | 7 May 1993 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 1 December 1992 | s 2 (1) |
| remainder | 7 May 1993 | s 2 (2) and Gaz 1993 No S75 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| s 34, sch 4 | 9 August 2018 (midnight) | s 34 (5) |
| s 33 | 16 June 2003 (midnight) | s 33 (3) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2020-31 | Royal Commission Criminal Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 1 September 2020 |
| A2022-13 | Family Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2022 | sch 1 pt 1.4 | 17 August 2022 |
| A2019-33 | Health Amendment Act 2019 | s 14 | 10 October 2019 |
| A2018-25 | Prostitution Amendment Act 2018 | ss 5-49 | 9 August 2018 |
| A2017-4 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2017 | sch 3 pt 3.20 | 9 March 2017 |
| A2015-35 | Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.5 | 2 October 2015 |
| A2013-12 | Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2013 | pt 10 | 24 April 2013 |
| A2011-49 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) | sch 1 pt 1.8 | 12 December 2011 |
| A2011-22 | Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.124 | 1 July 2011 |
| A2011-16 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.7 | 17 November 2011 |
| A2011-7 | Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2011 | pt 5 | 17 March 2011 |
| A2010-30 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.18 | 28 September 2010 |
| A2009-49 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.57 | 17 December 2009 |
| A2008-44 | Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2008 | sch 1 pt 1.12 | 30 May 2009 |
| A2008-26 | Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 | sch 2 pt 2.19 | 14 February 2009 |
| A2006-46 | Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) | sch 2 pt 2.14 | 18 November 2006 |
| A2006-27 | Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 2 pt 2.6 | 14 December 2006 |
| A2005-53 | Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.24 | 23 November 2005 |
| A2004-56 | Criminal Code (Serious Drug Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.5 | 6 March 2005 |
| A2004-30 | Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | s 7 | taken to have commenced 27 May 2004 |
| A2004-30 | Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | s 8, s 9 | 8 July 2004 |
| A2004-15 | Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.72 | 9 April 2004 |
| A2004-10 | Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | pt 8 | 27 May 2004 |
| A2003-8 | Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 15 August 2003 |
| A2002-51 | Criminal Code 2002 | pt 1.14 | 1 January 2003 |
| A2002-35 | Prostitution Amendment Act 2002 | ss 4-24, sch 1 | 16 December 2002 |
| A2002-30 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 | sch 3 pt 3.54 | 17 September 2002 |
| A2001-44 | Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 | pt 303 | 12 September 2001 |
| A1998-54 | Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1998 | sch | 9 December 1998 |
| A1997-70 | Public Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 | sch 1 | 13 August 1998 |
| A1997-70 | Public Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 | sch 3 | 10 July 2001 |
| A1997-9 | Prostitution (Amendment) Act 1997 | s 4, s 5 | 12 May 1997 |
| A1994-97 | Statutory Offices (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 15 December 1994 |
| A1994-26 | Statute Law Revision Act 1994 | sch | 31 May 1994 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 4 pt 4.165 | 5 January 2026 |