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SA Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier calls for better healthcare access for sex workers in fight against COVID-19 – ABC News
South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier tells a parliamentary committee the criminalisation of sex work has created barriers to accessing…

South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier has criticised the state’s current legislation around sex workers, saying it does not provide adequate protections for those in the industry.
Key points:
- Nicola Spurrier says sex workers in SA face barriers to adequate healthcare
- She says the criminalisation of sex work is increasing the risk of preventable diseases
- A parliamentary committee was told the pandemic has increased workers’ vulnerability
Professor Spurrier told a parliamentary…
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