Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik turned away from Australian barREUTERS The prince and his entourage were turned away from Brisbane bar Jade Buddha. Queensland's Attorney-General has stood by the Australian state's controversial ID scanning laws, saying "rules are rules", after reports Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik was denied entry to a Brisbane bar at the weekend. SUPPLIED Crown Prince Frederik was reportedly refused entry at Jade Buddha at Brisbane's Eagle Street Pier. The ID scanning regime requires those entering a venue in a Safe Night Precincts after 10pm to have their ID scanned. The state's ID scanning laws have been heavily criticised by industry concerned they would affect punter numbers and experiences.

Source: Stuff August 22, 2017 02:41 UTC