A Brisbane Woman has lodged a complaint with the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commission after a barbershop refused to cut her hair because of her gender.

Vivienne Houston was denied service at her local Jimmy Rod’s Barbershop due to a lease agreement which prevents the business from competing with other women’s salons in the centre.

Barbershop Manager James O’Brien says his ‘hands are tied’ due to the lease agreement and would be seeking legal advice.