![]() While we understand this is a strict policy, we will continue to enforce this under the Liquor Act.' 'While we appreciate that our rule has caused you unintended distress, we do enforce a blanket policy that prohibits head and face tattoos at Hey Chica! alongside other conditions of entry. In a private message to Ms James, which she shared on Facebook, the club apologised for the 'unintended distress' it caused but stood by its policy 'Thank you for sharing your experience and for your understanding that the staff at Hey Chica! were following procedure,' the message said. In a private message to Ms James, which she shared on Facebook, the club apologised for the 'unintended distress' it caused but stood by its policy. She also said she expects a written apology from the venue. ![]() Ms James has taken a stand saying she will be speaking with her local member about the 'rule' dictating that face tattoos are affiliated with gangs, and how this must be changed to reflect the diverse community. For more information on dress regulations please contact us before your visit,' it reads. Entry is at the discretion of the door host or management, dress code may vary for special events. ![]() 'Dress to impress, smart casual is best, closed in shoes are a must. On the Hey Chica! website, its outline strict dress regulations. Ms James says she 'wants to make some noise' for people who want to represent their cultural heritage 'It's a human right to do that so the laws that we live in should also reflect that, and they should reflect the community.' We shouldn't have to assimilate, this is our culture and we should be allowed to practice it freely. 'We need to be reviewing policies and legislation that are not reflective of our community. 'There are so many groups of diverse people here that I live with and a very big Pacific Islander population in Queensland, and there's a lot of us that are wanting to practice culture, including marking our skin. Now, speaking to The Project, she explained why her markings are so important to her. Ms James later took to Facebook to slam the 'racist and discriminatory' treatment she received. Moale James, 23, who has Papua New Guinean heritage, was celebrating her partner's birthday by heading out to Brisbane's nightclub precinct in Fortitude Valley in June.īut she soon found herself turned away from popular Latin American club Hey Chica! after security guards took issue with her traditional tattoos. Young clubber tells The Project it's her 'human right' to have traditional face tattoos after staff refused to let her into a bar because of her ink: 'This is our culture'Ī young woman who was refused entry to a nightclub because of her cultural face tattoos says having her ink is her 'human right'. Māori chin tattoos are widely accepted in modern New Zealand society with one of the nation's most high profile politicians, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta, having one.ĭaily Mail Australia has contacted the Burleigh Pavilion for comment. Ms Kini and Ms Bartlett say the rule should be reviewed and distinctions made for culturally significant tattoos. ![]() The venue's dress code bans intimidating or aggressive tattoos along with a general blanket ban on face and neck ink. The pair said they spoke with multiple staff who all said that she would not be allowed inside. 'We tried to explain it's more than just a facial tattoo it's a cultural tattoo but they didn't really want to listen,' Ms Bartlett added. ![]() The moko kauae are traditional female chin tattoos which in Māori culture are believed to be a manifestation of a deeper identity.Īfter staff at the Burleigh Pavilion told the pair facial tattoos were against the dress code the pair said they tried to convey the significance of the ink but security staff weren't having it. ![]()
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