Tag: South Australia

First SA illicit tobacco store hit with long-term closure order

The South Australian government has hit a northern suburbs retail store caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes with its first long-term closure order. Following an application by South Australian Minister for Small and...

Nicotine pouches now banned in SA

South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban “highly addictive” nicotine pouches. These pouches are small, pre-filled bags containing nicotine, sweeteners, and flavourings. They are tucked under the lip, where...

SA government targets illicit tobacco stores

The South Australian government is encouraging locals to report stores selling illicit tobacco and vapes to Consumer and Business Services (CBS). According to the government, there are estimated to be about 200 tobacco...

SA bans ‘junk food’ ads on public transport

The South Australian government is set to tackle obesity by banning “junk food” advertising on public buses, trains and trams. From 1 July 2025, images of unhealthy products such as chocolate, lollies, confectionery,...

SA’s first Same Job, Same Pay order secured

In a first for South Australian workers, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s (SDA) has secured equal pay and up to a 20% increase in pay for labour hire workers at...

New SA taskforce targeting unlawful vapes

The Australian government’s vaping laws have been reinforced by the South Australian government with $16 million invested in a new taskforce. This taskforce has been designed to detect and disrupt the supply of...

SA businesses get mooving on reducing plastic waste

The South Australian government has provided $100,000 to help expand innovative milk keg initiative that is reducing the need for plastic milk containers in cafes and restaurants. The Fleurieu Milk Company’s reusable milk...

SA energy drinks blitz removes hundreds off shelves

Hundreds of potentially harmful energy drinks have been cleared off South Australian shop shelves, as part of a crackdown on highly caffeinated drinks. The state government has announced that more than 100 retailers...
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