Our State Police Commissioner is currently in an Equal Opportunity Commission with his staff as he has introduced new hair and facial hair standards - whilst not tattoo related - it is interesting to hear the out of session comments made by him.
"I am not discriminating at all, I am just setting standards if member or prospective members don't like it move on to a career that allows them long hair, beards other facial hair" Ken Lay Chief Commissioner Victorian Police.
It appears discrimination is against a person for religion, race, beliefs and appearance. However if everyone is treated the same way it is not discrimination.
In Australia we often see adds for careers or positions that have the words "aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders only". These positions are in particular areas serving the aboriginal community. No doubt the Indian community have similar positions within their community.
As the standard, requirements are set up front, with Equal Opportunity Commission
approval the employer can accordingly advertise this way. No different to the add for the Women's Refuge that states the position would suit a
woman with experience etc etc.
Guess the employer is able to state that tattoos cannot be visible. I know of other Councils and Government Departments that have a similiar requirement.
Mmmm and I thought it was against the law to tattoo a face..
... Sorry I will be the first to admit it I am getting too bloody old..