Most brothels are closed to the public, but massage parlour Secrets of Sydney’s website advertised outcalls as an alternative during lockdown.The Saturday Telegraph witnessed multiple advertisements from private sex workers spruiking their services during lockdown.Under the current Public Health Orders, visitors are permitted to homes if they are workers.NSW One Nation Leader Mark Latham savaged the rules which refuse to define essential work.“Basically the only people ruled out are burglars because they are ‘unauthorised’,” he said.Across the border, Victorians are subjected to much tighter control with clear definitions of essential retail, which does not include clothing stores, luxury retailers or any other general retail.Daily Telegraph – News Feed latest episodeIn Sydney luxury fashion boutiques are still seeing in person clients, with brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Christian Louboutin and Fendi all open in the city.Christian Dior’s George St boutique has individually messaged high value customers asking them to book one-one-one in person appointments in store.While Victoria clearly states supermarkets, pharmacies, pet stores, petrol stations and other clearly essential services can remain open, the NSW Government has left the decision to retailers to decide if they are essential.Sex In SuburbsCandle store Dusk remains open in some locations, and florists, car washes, adult stores and even picture framing shops are still trading as normal.Some small business owners who can’t afford to keep their doors open and want to do the right thing are frustrated at the lack of clear essential services in Sydney.Co-owner of the fashion label We Are Kindred, Lizzie Renkert, said the vague advice drives her “crazy”.“We wanted to do right thing for the good of Sydneysiders but also it would cost us money to remain open and we’d have no foot traffic, so we’ve been closed for what feels like forever,” Ms Renkert said.“The tiny brands and the big brands that can do with a slump, they are the ones that are still trading and doing it legally — we could too but I wouldn’t be able to pay staff.”Mr Renkert said she wants a Victorian style lockdown with “completely empty streets”.“There needs to be standardised rules and support packages readily available — not weeks after.” NAT – Stay Informed – Social Media
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