Updated November 18, A proposal for a brothel in Traralgon has triggered a community backlash, with some opponents calling it a 'denigration of society'.
The proposed brothel comes under the title 'exempt sex work service provider', which according to Consumer Affairs Victoria means a business where only one person carries on business as a sex work service provider and they are exempt from requiring a licence. Pastor Paul Gratton from Now Church submitted an objection to the brothel's application, stating sex work is a "seedy business". I realise it happens anyway but I think it's better out of sight rather than on show.
The applicants, identified only as Secret Angels , state in their application the proposed hours of operation would be 10am to 10pm seven days a week, with appointments only. Latrobe Valley Council denied to comment on the proposal, but provided a statement attributed to Phil Stone, general manager of city development, stating:. Pastor Gratton said there is a general dislike for the application, but will make his objections known while the application is being considered. Topics: prostitution , community-and-society , traralgon First posted November 17, Contact Zoe Ferguson.
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