A nightclub in Australia has announced changes to their house rules that will see customers removed from the venue for staring.
In a post on Club 77’s official Instagram, a spokesperson explained that anyone caught looking at someone without that person’s consent will be escorted out.
The Sydney hotspot made the update to its zero-tolerance policy to stamp out unwanted attention from strangers in line with its goal of educating club-goers on acceptable behaviour.
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Explaining the rules on social media, the venue said its duty of care must ensure incidents of harassment don't have a chance to occur, making it a safe and comfortable space for all customers.
“We also have an obligation to educate new club-goers and help them understand what is considered unacceptable behaviour inside the venue and on the dance floor,” the club’s statement read.
The club’s owners say they still want to see the interaction among strangers, but that everything “must begin with verbal consent."
“This also applies if you are, for example, staring at someone from afar. If the attention you are giving someone is unwanted, that is considered harassment,” they said.
The update to its rules comes after they recently attracted “some people who do not share our values and ethics when it comes to club culture."
In order to implement the new rule successfully, the club employed an additional security guard, who will act as a “designated safety officer” and will be recognisable by a pink high-vis vest.
“They have been trained to handle complaints and concerns. If you’re being harassed by another person or receiving unwanted attention, please seek them out or tell our staff immediately,” Club 77 wrote.
“If we receive reports of any behaviour that has made someone feel uncomfortable, the reported individual will be removed from the venue and the police will be called.
“We do this to make everyone feel safe and to ensure our patrons are comfortable approaching staff if anything has made them uncomfortable or feel unsafe.“
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