An Adelaide barber shop has applied for an exemption to South Australia’s Equal Opportunity Act in a push to remain a self-proclaimed ‘male sanctuary’ for customers, and formally ban women.
The move follows complaints around claims of its ‘male-only’ barber ethos.
In an open letter – Robbie’s Chop Shop has called on support of clients stating “we feel the complaint is misconceived,” also expressing that an exemption would prevent diverting further resource away from barbering, while offering a safe space for men to come together.
The social media post has garnered almost 800 comments, but has been met with mixed responses.
In today’s current climate of inclusion – what does South Australian legislation say about such a topic?
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First aired on The Wire, Thursday 10th August 2023