Thursday, 13 November 2025

 Georgie PURCELL (Northern Victoria) (09:57): I rise to extend my support and solidarity to sex worker Dallas Rayne as she commences legal proceedings against a deeply sexist and misogynistic online platform. For decades this website has allowed a culture of stalking, harassment and defamation towards sex workers to thrive as users leave revolting reviews and have discussions about Australian sex workers without them knowing or their consent. During its existence it has failed to moderate hate speech and has allowed personal information leaks and doxing, personal attacks and online gendered and sexual violence against women to thrive. For too long sex workers have been victim blamed, told that their mistreatment is just part of doing business, that it is what they are getting themselves into or, worse, that they should even expect it. Rayne’s action calls this narrative out and says that enough is enough. It marks a significant moment in the conversation about safety of women in the adult industry. I extend my love and support to her as she embarks on this battle on behalf of many, and close with her words:

For too long, sex workers have had to accept being publicly humiliated and dehumanised just for existing. That ends now.