Prostitution in Oceania varies greatly across the region. In American Samoa , prostitution is illegal, [1] whereas in New Zealand most aspects of the trade are decriminalised. Prostitution in Australia is governed by state and territory laws, which vary considerably; [3] child prostitution , sex trafficking and sex slavery are prohibited by Federal legislation throughout Australia, and of Australian citizens and residents outside of the country. The most liberal regime is in New South Wales.
After transfer of sovereignty to Australia in , Singapore 's colonial law was still in force on the islands until Prostitution is legal, but solicitation, living off the earnings of prostitution and brothel keeping are outlawed.
The use of condoms is mandatory. Christmas Island is a former British colony, which was administered as part of the Colony of Singapore. The laws of Singapore, including prostitution law, were based on British law. The "laws of the Colony of Singapore" continued to be the law of the territory.
Brothels need to be registered. Often, when other countries discuss their future prostitution policy, the "New Zealand Model" is put forward as an example of decriminalisation.
Now that sex work is legal, New Zealand has begun to actively work to tear down stigmas and make sex work a safe option. Prostitution is legal and regulated. Brothels need to registered and are regulated. Soliciting is restricted with certain areas, such as near schools and churches, prohibited. Prostitution in Fiji is legal, but most activities connected with it are illegal: brothel keeping, procuring and buying or selling sex in public.
