The Age has reported that private detectives in Melbourne are being paid to have illicit sex to gather evidence against illegal brothels.
Melbourne City Council and Yarra Council yesterday confirmed they had paid private investigators to approach prostitutes, and in at least 17 cases, investigators had sex with them.
Other councils across the city confirmed they had also paid private investigators to visit illegal brothels, but stopped short of confirming sexual services had been provided.
It's all very interesting, and I'm glad my taxes are being put to good use. I think we need a Today Tonight special investigation to really get to the bottom of the issue though.
The most interesting thing that came out of the whole piece was the statements made by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). Well not so much the statements, but more so the name of the MAV's President!
The Municipal Association of Victoria President Dick Gross said it should be easier for councils to close illegal brothels. "It needs to be defined how private investigators can (get evidence) in an illegal environment," he said.
I think that it's quite apt that a guy with the name Dick Gross should pass comment on illegal brothels. Yeah, sure, you can call me immature, I don't mind, I still find it piss funny!



