Sunday, January 2, 2011
Coast with the most for body art
Original Source - Courier Mail
THE Gold Coast is inking itself a reputation as the tattoo capital of Queensland.
Organisers of this month's annual SURFn'ink Tattoo Festival at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre have asked for double the floor space after a record response from international and local artists.
Child piercing chill prompts shake-up
Original Source - Courier Mail
A SURGE in extreme piercing of children without their parents' knowledge has sparked a cry for urgent changes in the law.
Children as young as 11 are nudging towards body modification practices once reserved for hardcore punks.
There are no laws in Queensland outlawing the piercing of young children, except in genitals. Yet, tattooing, on anyone under 18 is illegal.
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