Striptease is not just restricted to the Gentlemen Clubs in the Northern Territory. The lap dancing clubs have deals with a number of venues surrounding Darwin. Showgirls do performances in the pubs and taverns at set times and days. These attract many regulars and are fairly socially acceptable. There are also many taverns that offer topless bartenders and there are boat parties and private parties. Therefore, there is plenty of scope for work for strippers in the Northern Territory.
Authorities put strict guidelines on gentlemen's clubs in the Northern Territory. Touching is prohibited and prostitution is not allowed at all. Contact is allowed whilst the lap dancer is clothed. However, they must be at least one meter away from the client when breasts are showing. Dancer's come from all over Australia and mainly western European countries due to the working holiday visa scheme. A very large proportion are from the UK.