Body Piercing Legislation Introduced into Parliament
Source: Victoria. Office of the Attorney General. Media Release
"Intimate body piercing in Victoria will be banned for people under the age of 18 and parental consent required for non-intimate piercing for people under the age of 16 in legislation to be introduced into Parliament. Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said the new legislation was designed to involve parents and guardians in decision making with young people about body piercing.“The Brumby Government has an obligation to protect community welfare and this Bill balances the concerns of parents and guardians with young people’s freedom of expression,” Mr Hulls said."