Sex work enquiries

Licensing

To make an enquiry about licensing and regulation of sex work service providers, contact the Business Licensing Authority (BLA):

• email using the BLA enquiry form
• call 1300 135 452. Calling this number costs the same as a local call. Additional charges may apply if you are calling from overseas, on a mobile or payphone.

Make a complaint

To make a complaint about a licensed sex work service provider (brothel, escort or escort agency), contact us.

Report an unlicensed brothel or criminal activity

To report an unlicensed brothel or criminal activity in the sex work industry, either:

• call the nearest police station listed on the Victoria Police website
• call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Where to next:

• Learn about your obligations when running a sex work business
• See a table of the forms we provide for sex work service providers
• Download the guide to operating a licensed sex work business (Word, 292KB)
• Learn your business rights and responsibilities under the Australian Consumer Law