 In 1992 a working group was set up by the Attorney-General, which resulted in the "Prostitution Control Act" 1994 (PCA)
 (now known as the "Sex Work Act 1994") This Act legalises and regulates the operations of brothels and escort agencies in Victoria.The difference between the two is that in the case of a brothel clients come to the place of business, which is subject to local council planning controls.In the case of an escort agency, clients phone the agency and arrange for a sex worker to come to their homes or motels.