Compare Party Responses

. Trafficking of women and children:

Some Australian states have legalised prostitution, which contributes to the trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation. At a
federal level, what policies would you put in place to protect the victims of trafficking? For example the provision of a visa to trafficked sex workers who approach authorities, is currently dependent on their providing information that leads to a conviction. Would your Party seek to create a safer incentive for such women to break out of the industry?

. Advertising:

The Australia Institute and family groups have raised concerns about the premature sexualisation of children through marketing, advertising, music videos and a range of other media. What actions would you take to protect childhood?

. Pornography:

In its report on the NT National Emergency Response Bill 2007, the Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee noted that further measures may be needed to control pornography and suggested further reforms such as:

• Extending the prohibition on the possession and sale of X18+ films throughout the Northern Territory


• Cutting off the supply of such films at their source through an amendment to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956


• Prohibiting the carriage of X18+ films by a carrier service


• Prohibiting the production and sale of X18+ films in the Australian Capital Territory.

Given the demonstrated harm caused by pornography, would your Party take any or all of these measures to combat pornography?