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Raids on Kings X adult shops: X-rated material requires regulation
Tuesday 01 June 2010
Commenting on last week's raids on two adult shops in Kings Cross, NSW Greens MP Lee Rhiannon called on the NSW Government to regulate the sale of x-rated material. Ms Rhiannon will be moving a motion to this effect in the NSW Upper House tomorrow.
"I struggle to think of a less productive use of NSW Police's valuable
time than having fifteen officers spend an entire day confiscating
material that is legal for the public to own," Ms Rhiannon said.
"I will be bringing on a motion for debate in NSW Parliament tomorrow,
calling on the government to clear up the legal uncertainties around
x-rated non-violent erotica.
"Material classified in this category contains consensual sexual
activity between adults. It does not contain violence, sexual coercion
or depictions of performers under 18 years of age.
"Repeated surveys have shown that the public supports the sale of
x-rated material from age-restricted adult shops.
"The Greens' motion calls on the government to do exactly this.
"The Government and Opposition should respect public opinion, get behind
the motion and properly regulate the industry.
"It's completely illogical for something to be legal to own, but illegal
to sell.
"Until recently, the ban on selling x-rated non-violent erotica was not
enforced. This led to it being made freely available in outlets such as
newsagents and video stores.
"The outlets now being raided have a right to shake their heads in
wonder.
"The NSW Government has a responsibility to families and business owners
to close this logic loophole and regulate the sale of non-violent
erotica," Ms Rhiannon said.
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