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Nightclubs cracking down on tattooed patrons

Stephanie Bedo and Melanie Petrinec EXCLUSIVE
Gold Coast Bulletin
February 01, 201412:01AM

Dave Knejfl has been asked a few times to cover up his tattoos in several Surfers Paradise night clubs on Orchid Avenue. Pic Jono Searle.Source: News Limited

GOLD Coast pubs, clubs and bars are refusing to admit patrons with visible tattoos in the wake of the State Government’s war on bikies.

While many venues have had “no tattoo” policies in place for years, revellers say operators have only started enforcing the rule in the past few months.

Some feel they are being victimised and stereotyped for their innocent and colourful body art.

One man reported having to show the back of his neck to gain entry to a Helensvale pub, while others are being forced to keep their sleeves down if they have tattoos on their forearms.

The crackdown has resulted in…

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