‘Condemned for life’: Port Kembla's shock tattoo shop shutdown hits hard

Angela Thompson
Updated January 18 2019 - 7:49am, first published January 17 2019 - 8:00pm
Universal Supplements owner Stu Shannon (left) has spoken in support of tattoo artist Pete Jones (right) who says he is considering relocating his family after a tribunal decision caused him to close his studio. Pictures: Robert Peet; supplied
Universal Supplements owner Stu Shannon (left) has spoken in support of tattoo artist Pete Jones (right) who says he is considering relocating his family after a tribunal decision caused him to close his studio. Pictures: Robert Peet; supplied

A Port Kembla man who was denied a tattoo license on character grounds says he is considering moving interstate or to New Zealand to get free of the laws that have caused him to shut up shop.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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