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Perth CBD ‘sex-on-premise’ venue tipped for approval despite community backlash
Australia🏛️ PoliticsProgressiveOverlooked by conservatives4 hr. ago

Perth CBD ‘sex-on-premise’ venue tipped for approval despite community backlash

The City of Perth is considering approving a development application for a new adults-only club called the Pink Rabbit Club, which would offer consensual sexual activities for the LGBTQI+ community at a site currently occupied by an adult retail store. Despite significant community opposition, with over 290 objections received during public consultation, the city is moving forward with a recommendation for approval. The proposed venue aims to create a 'sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming' environment focused on social connection, education, and intimacy. The building previously faced enforcement action in 2025 after unauthorized activities were reported on the upper floor, though these were later halted. The current application seeks to redevelop the upper floor for the new club.

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The Age logoThe AgeIndependentProgressive4 hr. ago
Perth CBD ‘sex-on-premise’ venue tipped for approval despite community backlash

The City of Perth is considering approving a development application for a new adults-only club called the Pink Rabbit Club, which would offer consensual sexual activities for the LGBTQI+ community at a site currently occupied by an adult retail store. Despite significant community opposition, with over 290 objections received during public consultation, the city is moving forward with a recommendation for approval. The proposed venue aims to create a 'sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming' environment focused on social connection, education, and intimacy. The building previously faced enforcement action in 2025 after unauthorized activities were reported on the upper floor, though these were later halted. The current application seeks to redevelop the upper floor for the new club.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the proposal as a progressive initiative aimed at supporting the LGBTQI+ community through a 'sex-positive' and 'inclusive' environment. It emphasizes the social and educational aspects of the club while highlighting community concerns such as public safety and potential conflict.

The Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning HeraldIndependentProgressive4 hr. ago
Perth CBD ‘sex-on-premise’ venue tipped for approval despite community backlash

The City of Perth is considering approving a development application for a new adults-only club called the Pink Rabbit Club, which would offer consensual sexual activities for the LGBTQI+ community at a site currently occupied by an adult retail store. Despite significant community opposition, with over 290 objections received during public consultation, the city is moving forward with a recommendation for approval. The proposed venue aims to create a 'sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming' environment focused on social connection, education, and intimacy. The building previously faced enforcement action in 2025 after unauthorized activities were reported, but operations were halted following communication with the city. The current application comes from the same business owners.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the proposal as a progressive initiative aimed at supporting the LGBTQI+ community through a 'sex-positive' and 'inclusive' environment. It emphasizes the social and educational aspects of the club while highlighting community concerns primarily around public safety and the riskof

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