Contemporary sex worker cultural practice in Australia: Sex workers’ use of sex industry skills in public protest and performance

The public events organised by Australian sex workers are explored and the skills used to organise these events are argued to be closely linked to the skills. Particular practices utilised in sex work and the organising skill is a positive reflection of the strength and resilience of sex workers, which is an expression of community cultural development. In the case of the contemporary Australian sex worker community, challenging discrimination and stereotypes about sex work not only raises the profile of sex worker voices in the public sphere; it also challenges fear and discrimination that may be internalised.