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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Politics
Daisy Dumas

Sex worker allegedly assaulted in Sydney brothel as women strike for better pay

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Sex workers at the Penthouse club in central Sydney delivered signed letters to the brothel demanding fairer conditions and a clean workspace. Photograph: Suphansa Subruayying/Getty Images/iStock

Sex workers striking for better pay, a cleaner workplace and the right to decide which services they provide to clients at an upmarket inner Sydney brothel have been met with an alleged aggressive response, according to protesters.

Seven of the Penthouse club’s sex workers picketed and delivered signed letters to the business late on Friday night, demanding fairer workplace conditions. One, a 21-year-old, was allegedly assaulted inside the venue while carrying a placard.

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