ASP News & Updates

Royal Commission Terms of Reference Must Investigate Possible Political Links

Details: Published on Thursday, 15 November 2012 21:48

Were priests and senior church clergy able to carry out their widespread campaign of child sex abuse, because parliaments and politicians turned a blind eye to what was going on? Have some politicians had inside knowledge of instances and the extent of child sex abuse in the church and not used the powers and resources given to them to try and stop it?

Royal Commission Should Investigate Religious Infiltration of Parliaments

Details: Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2012 00:51

While there are now hundreds of convicted paedophile priests in Australia, there are no convictions for these offences in Australia’s sex industry.

Doctor warns that wild children of 60s & 70s now paying the price with a spike in cancer of the tonsils and tongue

Details: Published on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 04:41

The sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s could be behind a spike in cases of cancer of the tonsils and tongue, a Brisbane specialist says.

Head and neck specialists, radiologists and other clinical experts came together at a recent health conference at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital to discuss the rise in those caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

NSW Special General Meeting Pre-Notification

Details: Published on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 02:45

A Special General Meeting for the Sex Party NSW has been called by the NSW Sex Party Executive for the 5th Decemeber 2012, from 6:45pm at The Local Taphouse, L1 122 Flinders St Darlinghurst NSW.

An official notice and agenda of the Special General Meeting will be sent to voting members of the NSW Branch no later than 14th November 2012.
Please Note: If your contact details have changed since you became a member of the Party please update them by contacting the NSW Branch Secretary, Rebecca Lanning on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0415680468.

Volunteering on the Sex Party stand at the Newtown Festival

Details: Published on Friday, 26 October 2012 03:36

Dear Sex Party Members & Supporters,

We are happy to announce that this year The Australian Sex Party will be holding its own stall at the Newtown Festival.

The Newtown Festival is organised by Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, and for more than 30 years the centre has given the festival to its community as a free event. The festival is a showcase of all things Newtown with huge crowds gathering each year for a day of community celebration. We are really excited to be involved with this festival!

One in 20 priests an abuser, inquiry told

Details: Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2012 21:42

At least one in 20 Catholic priests in Melbourne is a child sex abuser, although the real figure is probably one in 15, the state inquiry into the churches' handling of sex abuse was told yesterday.

Anger over 'B-grade porn star' jibe

Details: Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2012 21:25

Comments from a Labor politician comparing a Nationals MP's partner to a "B-grade porn star" have been labelled "sexist and derogatory" by New South Wales Minister for Women Pru Goward.

A Gay Rugby Team? That’s so …….. Fabulous!

Details: Published on Tuesday, 09 October 2012 05:52

Last night I attended the Melbourne Chargers Awards night. It was a glitzy affair. The men looked very handsome in suits and some went as far as black tie. I even popped on some sequins which is not my usual Monday evening attire. In fact I have never seen so many clothes at the Sircuit bar.

Thoughts on policing/regulating the adult sex work industry

Details: Published on Thursday, 04 October 2012 22:10

copHat Across Australian jurisdictions right now we are seeing a conservative push to introduce a raft of criminal and regulatory laws in relation to the adult sex industry. Many of the humane, sensible and progressive gains made in recent years are under serious threat, driven by the Christian-fuelled right wing of Australian politics. It is a sad indictment of our times.