By Mark Alexander


BOSSES are rewarding their staff with sex sessions as Christmas bonuses.

Queensland brothels gearing up for their busiest time of the year say they are anticipating a big rush from workers buoyed by the festive spirit and treating themselves to a celebratory romp.

A trip to the brothel has long been a favourite way for groups of workmates to mark the end of a long year.

Some employers show their gratitude to their workers by shouting them a brothel visit or paying for strip shows at job sites or in strip clubs.

The practice has outraged the Australian Families Association.

"It's unbelievable, it's just a further promotion of sleaze," Queensland president Alistair Barros said.

"It falls below basic community standards.

"The practice is a shortsighted, narrow-minded way of rewarding workers and at the same time endorses cheap sex.

"Surely there's a better way to give a bonus."

Last year, a Sunshine Coast boss booked out well-known Maroochydore brothel Scarlet Harem for five hours for five of his workers.

"That was his bonus to them," madam and licensee Paris Satine told The Sunday Mail.

"We get lots of bosses who come in here and say, 'We're such and such' and shout their workers for Christmas."

Scarlet Harem is extending its operating hours to cater for the increased demand during Christmas and the tourist season, when many dads will drop their families off shopping before making a sneak visit to a brothel.

"We are always busy here but it gets busier," Ms Satine said.

Vouchers entitling holders to a brothel session are another way employers are showing their appreciation.

Neil Gilmore, owner of Gold Coast brothel Pentagon Grand, said: "We always have people coming in and inquiring about gift vouchers as Christmas gifts or bonuses.

"The bosses will come in, or their secretaries, and sort it out.

"It's probably a nice bonus for some blokes."

A co-owner of Brisbane brothel Purely Blue, Nick Inskip, said Friday and Saturday nights were busiest as workers moved on from Christmas parties and work break-ups.

"It's Christmas party time so we'll have a very busy month," he said.

"People are in the festive mood and starting to spend a few dollars and treat themselves.

"They're out celebrating Christmas drinks with friends and then head off to somewhere like Purely Blue."

A Brisbane strip agency manager said her staff were in big demand to work as topless waitresses and to strip at Christmas break-ups.

"It's definitely the festive season and we're getting a lot busier," she said.

Employers who pay for their staff's sex sessions may have a financial incentive to do so.

Australia Tax Office guidelines clear the way for bosses to possibly claim a tax deduction on Christmas bonuses for staff, including brothel visits.

Employers may also claim on functions such as pleasure cruises where prostitutes and strippers are hired to entertain.

The Sunday Mail (Qld)

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hey, when I was living on the Gold Coast, I never heard of Pentagon Grand shucks lol j/k

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Sharni, you think it's horrible that OzKristin hadn't heard of the Pentagon Grand? LOL

JK

(Oz, don't feel bad, I hadn't heard of it, either. )