{"id":"qld:sl-2024-0231","name":"Liquor (Approval of Adult Entertainment Code) Regulation 2024","slug":"liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"231 of 2024","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173720,"registerId":"qld-sl-2024-0231-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Adult Entertainment Code","content":"# Adult Entertainment Code","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### sch.1-sec Interpretation\n\nAdult entertainer , this is the person performing an act of an explicit sexual nature (adult entertainment), as live entertainment that may be performed for an audience, on licensed premises or premises to which a general purpose permit or restricted club permit relates under an adult entertainment permit.\nAdult entertainment does not include the performance of sexual intercourse, masturbation, or oral sex.\nAdult entertainment permit means an adult entertainment permit granted under the Liquor Act 1992 and in force.\nCode , this is the Code for adult entertainment referred to in section 103N of the Liquor Act 1992 . This Code prescribes the live entertainment that may be performed for an audience, by a person performing an act of an explicit sexual nature (adult entertainment), on licensed premises or premises to which a general purpose permit or restricted club permit relates under an adult entertainment permit.\nAny entertainment of an explicit sexual nature that is performed at licensed premises without an adult entertainment permit may be subject to prosecution, if the entertainment is of such a nature as to constitute a criminal offence.\nGenitalia is not defined in the Liquor Act 1992 , or Criminal Code therefore it is presumed to have its ordinary meaning. For the purpose of this Code, it includes the penis, scrotum, testicles and vagina.\nMasturbation is not defined in the Liquor Act 1992 , or Criminal Code therefore it is presumed to have its ordinary meaning. Sexual stimulation not involving intercourse; sexual self-gratification; onanism ((1997) The Macquarie Dictionary, 3rd ed, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd, NSW, Australia).\nObject includes an animal.\nOral sex means the bringing into contact of any part of the genitalia or anus of a person with any part of the mouth of another person.\nPenis includes a surgically constructed penis.\nSexual intercourse includes either or both of the following activities—\nthe penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of a person by any part of the body of another person;\nthe penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of a person, carried out by another person using an object.\nVagina includes the external genitalia, and a surgically constructed vagina.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.1) Adult entertainer , this is the person performing an act of an explicit sexual nature (adult entertainment), as live entertainment that may be performed for an audience, on licensed premises or premises to which a general purpose permit or restricted club permit relates under an adult entertainment permit.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.2) Adult entertainment does not include the performance of sexual intercourse, masturbation, or oral sex.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.3) Adult entertainment permit means an adult entertainment permit granted under the Liquor Act 1992 and in force.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.4) Code , this is the Code for adult entertainment referred to in section 103N of the Liquor Act 1992 . This Code prescribes the live entertainment that may be performed for an audience, by a person performing an act of an explicit sexual nature (adult entertainment), on licensed premises or premises to which a general purpose permit or restricted club permit relates under an adult entertainment permit. Any entertainment of an explicit sexual nature that is performed at licensed premises without an adult entertainment permit may be subject to prosecution, if the entertainment is of such a nature as to constitute a criminal offence.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.5) Genitalia is not defined in the Liquor Act 1992 , or Criminal Code therefore it is presumed to have its ordinary meaning. For the purpose of this Code, it includes the penis, scrotum, testicles and vagina.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.6) Masturbation is not defined in the Liquor Act 1992 , or Criminal Code therefore it is presumed to have its ordinary meaning. Sexual stimulation not involving intercourse; sexual self-gratification; onanism ((1997) The Macquarie Dictionary, 3rd ed, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd, NSW, Australia).\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.7) Object includes an animal.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.8) Oral sex means the bringing into contact of any part of the genitalia or anus of a person with any part of the mouth of another person.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.9) Penis includes a surgically constructed penis.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.10) Sexual intercourse includes either or both of the following activities— the penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of a person by any part of the body of another person; the penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of a person, carried out by another person using an object.\n(sch.1-sec-ssec.11) Vagina includes the external genitalia, and a surgically constructed vagina.\n- a) the penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of a person by any part of the body of another person;\n- b) the penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus of a person, carried out by another person using an object.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Code’s relationship with Acts","content":"### sch.1-sec-oc.2 Code’s relationship with Acts\n\nThis Code is to be read and construed with the Criminal Code , Liquor Act 1992 and Liquor Regulation 2002 .\nTo the state of any inconsistency between this Code and the Liquor Act 1992 or Liquor Regulation 2002 , or Criminal Code , those enactments shall prevail over the Adult Entertainment Code.\n(sch.1-sec-oc.2-ssec.12) This Code is to be read and construed with the Criminal Code , Liquor Act 1992 and Liquor Regulation 2002 .\n(sch.1-sec-oc.2-ssec.13) To the state of any inconsistency between this Code and the Liquor Act 1992 or Liquor Regulation 2002 , or Criminal Code , those enactments shall prevail over the Adult Entertainment Code.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"The prescribed behaviour for adult entertainment","content":"### sch.1-sec-oc.3 The prescribed behaviour for adult entertainment\n\nThe prescribed behaviour for the purposes of section 103N of the Liquor Act 1992 is an act of an explicit sexual nature but does not include an adult entertainer:\nparticipating in sexual intercourse, masturbation or oral sex;\ntouching the genitalia or anus of another person;\nallowing another person to touch the adult entertainer’s genitalia or anus;\nallowing penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus, either by any part of the body or by an object;\nplacing his or her face in the close proximity of the genitalia or anus of another person;\nallowing an audience member to put his or her face in the close proximity of the genitalia or anus of the adult entertainer;\nsoliciting any person for the purposes of commercial sexual services.\nIn this section: commercial sexual services has the meaning as prescribed under section 4 of the Liquor Act 1992 .\n(sch.1-sec-oc.3-ssec.14) The prescribed behaviour for the purposes of section 103N of the Liquor Act 1992 is an act of an explicit sexual nature but does not include an adult entertainer: participating in sexual intercourse, masturbation or oral sex; touching the genitalia or anus of another person; allowing another person to touch the adult entertainer’s genitalia or anus; allowing penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus, either by any part of the body or by an object; placing his or her face in the close proximity of the genitalia or anus of another person; allowing an audience member to put his or her face in the close proximity of the genitalia or anus of the adult entertainer; soliciting any person for the purposes of commercial sexual services. In this section: commercial sexual services has the meaning as prescribed under section 4 of the Liquor Act 1992 .\n- • participating in sexual intercourse, masturbation or oral sex;\n- • touching the genitalia or anus of another person;\n- • allowing another person to touch the adult entertainer’s genitalia or anus;\n- • allowing penetration, to any extent, of the vagina, vulva or anus, either by any part of the body or by an object;\n- • placing his or her face in the close proximity of the genitalia or anus of another person;\n- • allowing an audience member to put his or her face in the close proximity of the genitalia or anus of the adult entertainer;\n- • soliciting any person for the purposes of commercial sexual services. Editor’s note— In this section: commercial sexual services has the meaning as prescribed under section 4 of the Liquor Act 1992 .","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument clarifies and prescribes permitted and prohibited live adult-entertainment behaviours for the purpose of section 103N of the Liquor Act (sch.1‑sec‑oc.3) but expressly does not override the Liquor Act or Criminal Code (sch.1‑sec‑oc.2). It refines the regulatory detail without, on its face, expanding statutory scope beyond the enabling Acts."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple statutory cross-references (Liquor Act 1992, Liquor Regulation 2002, Criminal Code) creating layered legal hierarchy (sch.1‑sec‑oc.2).","Detailed, partly technical definitions of sexual acts and anatomy that interact with criminal law (sch.1‑sec Interpretation).","Negative-listing of prohibited conduct rather than exhaustive positive list, requiring interpretation of what counts as an ‘act of an explicit sexual nature’ (sch.1‑sec‑oc.3).","Undefined or imprecise terms (eg. 'close proximity') that leave room for enforcement discretion (sch.1‑sec‑oc.3).","Direct linkage of licensing compliance to possible criminal prosecution if conduct constitutes an offence (sch.1‑sec Interpretation; sch.1‑sec‑oc.2).","Compliance burden concentrated on licensees and performers, who must alter conduct and venue practices to avoid breaches (sch.1‑sec‑oc.3).","Inclusion of non-human ‘object’ in definitions raises evidentiary and enforcement complexity (sch.1‑sec Interpretation)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Code prescribes what live adult entertainment is permitted on licensed premises under an adult entertainment permit and supplies definitions for terms such as genitalia, oral sex and sexual intercourse (sch.1‑sec Interpretation). It must be read with the Liquor Act 1992 and the Criminal Code, which prevail on any inconsistency (sch.1‑sec‑oc.2).\n\nIt specifies behaviours entertainers must not perform and so allocates compliance costs and prosecution risk to licensees and entertainers; licensing authorities enforce permit conditions under the Liquor Act (sch.1‑sec‑oc.3)."},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation does exactly what its title indicates — it approves and sets out the Adult Entertainment Code as contemplated under section 103N of the Liquor Act 1992. The scope is tightly focused on regulating live adult entertainment at licensed premises and does not appear to have expanded beyond its original regulatory purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to other legislation (Criminal Code, Liquor Act 1992, Liquor Regulation 2002) requiring readers to consult external sources for full context","Relies on terms defined elsewhere (e.g., 'commercial sexual services' defined in Liquor Act 1992 s.4) creating a dependency chain","Draws fine legal distinctions between permitted 'adult entertainment' and prohibited conduct that constitutes criminal offences","Inclusive definitions of anatomical terms (e.g., surgically constructed genitalia) add technical precision but also complexity","Significant content duplication within the document itself creates confusion about authoritative text","The boundary between what is lawful and unlawful is contextual and may require legal advice to apply in edge cases"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation approves an Adult Entertainment Code that governs sexually explicit live performances at liquor‑licensed venues. It affects venue operators (who must hold an adult entertainment permit), performers, and audience members by setting what conduct is allowed during shows.\n\nThe Code authorises certain erotic performances but bars acts that cross into criminality (e.g., intercourse, masturbation, oral sex, touching or penetration of genitals/anus, close face‑to‑genitals contact, and solicitation). It clarifies enforcement and yields to the Criminal Code and Liquor Act."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This appears to be a straightforward delegated legislative instrument giving effect to section 103N of the Liquor Act 1992. The scope remains tightly focused on prescribing permitted behaviour for adult entertainment permits, which is exactly what the enabling provision anticipates. No significant scope creep detected."},"complexity_factors":["11 defined terms in the interpretation section, several with nested definitions or cross-references to external legislation","Redundant structure: definitions appear twice (once as prose, once as numbered subsections), creating duplication","Cross-references to three other pieces of legislation (Criminal Code, Liquor Act 1992, Liquor Regulation 2002) with a hierarchy of precedence clause","Medical/biological precision required in definitions (surgically constructed genitalia, distinction between external and internal anatomy)","Prohibited conduct listed as 7 specific exclusions from permitted behaviour, requiring negative parsing to understand what IS allowed","Incorporation of external definition for 'commercial sexual services' by reference to Liquor Act section 4"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the rules for adult entertainment (strip shows and similar performances) in Queensland licensed venues like pubs and clubs. It defines what counts as 'adult entertainment' and, more importantly, what is **banned** during these performances.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Adult entertainers** (performers) working under an 'adult entertainment permit'\n- **Venue owners and managers** holding liquor licenses or permits\n- **Audience members** attending these shows\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Defines key terms** like 'adult entertainment', 'genitalia', 'sexual intercourse', and 'masturbation' (including clarifying that surgically constructed genitalia count, and that 'object' includes animals)\n- **Draws a hard line** between legal adult entertainment and illegal sexual activity\n- **Bans specific acts** during permitted performances, including:\n  - Actual sexual intercourse, masturbation, or oral sex\n  - Touching anyone's genitals or anus (performer or audience)\n  - Any penetration of genitals or anus\n  - Putting faces near genitals or anuses\n  - Soliciting for paid sexual services\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this permit and these rules, venues hosting explicit sexual performances could face criminal prosecution. The regulation creates a legal framework where certain adult entertainment is allowed in licensed venues, provided it stays within strict boundaries and doesn't cross into prostitution or indecent acts."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024","history":"/api/acts/liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/liquor-approval-of-adult-entertainment-code-regulation-2024/documents"}}