Licensees may surrender a licence at any time, except when the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has determined to conduct an inquiry into that licensee. Personal supervision of business Brothels must be personally supervised by a licensee or an approved manager at all times when they are open for business. This means the licensee or an approved manager must be on the premises. The Act and its regulations are designed to protect members of the public by outlining how prostitution service providers must conduct business. You should also read the recent amendments to the Act to learn your additional rights and responsibilities.
Heavy penalties can apply for failure to adhere to the legal requirements.
Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria can inspect a licensee's business operations and ask questions. Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria, the Victoria Police and authorised local government officers can bring prostitution service providers who breach legal requirements before the Occupational and Business Regulation List of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal which, among other options, can suspend or cancel a licence, and impose a fine. In addition, the Victoria Police prosecutes licensees for breaches of the relevant legislation and regulations. Select a scenario to quickly go to an area that might be of interest. Becoming an approved manager .