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Improving access to justice for people with disability

21/05/2013  Community views are being sought on changes to make it easier for people living with disability to have their voices heard in the criminal justice system. 

News release: Improving access to justice for people with disability (PDF103.7KB)

Kicking goals for equal rights

21/05/2013  A unique football program is scoring a number of goals in promoting education, leadership skills, social justice and inclusion for youth, including young migrants.

Media release: Kicking goals for equal rights (PDF38.9KB)

Suspended sentences further out of reach for violent offenders

19/05/2013  Attorney General John Rau will introduce new laws into Parliament that will limit the court’s power to hand out suspended sentences to violent offenders and those involved with organised crime. 

News release: Suspended sentences further out of reach for violent offenders (PDF 97.29KB)

Crackdown on dodgy second-hand car dealers

19/05/2013  The State’s consumer watchdog has uncovered an illegal second-hand car syndicate operating in Adelaide.

News release: Crackdown on dodgy second-hand car dealers (PDF 37KB)

Scam warning on bogus 'lawyer'

16/05/2013  Attorney General and Minister for Business Services and Consumers John Rau has issued a public warning about a fraudster purporting to be a lawyer.

News release: Scan warning on bogus lawyer (PDF 52.3KB)

Warning over dangerous scuba diving vest

15/05/2013  Minister for Business Services and Consumers John Rau has issued a formal safety warning over a scuba diving buoyancy vest.

News release: Warning over dangerous scuba diving vest (PDF 78.8KB)

Safety Warning Notice: Saftey Warning Notice - Diving Vest (PDF 19KB)

Dangerous driving on private property focus of new law

15/05/2013  Attorney General John Rau will today introduce laws into Parliament that will place causing death by dangerous driving on private property on equal footing with that on public roads.

News release: Dangerous driving on private property focus of new law (PDF 63.6KB)

Free advice for small venue entrepreneurs

13/05/2013  An information session will be held tonight to assist anyone seeking to take advantage of the Government’s new Small Venues liquor license.

Media release: Free advice for small venue entrepreneurs (PDF 51.8KB)

Stop and talk safety in Rundle Mall

13/05/2013  State Government agencies will be in Rundle Mall today to talk to passersby about community safety initiatives, Attorney-General’s Department Chief Executive Rick Persse said today.

Media release: Stop and talk safety in Rundle Mall (PDF 30.8KB) 

Thousands of baby products recalled

11/05/2013  Thousands of baby products from three separate suppliers have been recalled, following safety inspections by the State’s consumer watchdog. 

 

Film your crime, do the time

10/05/2013  New laws carrying up to two years imprisonment for filming or distributing humiliating or degrading images of a person have now come into effect.

 

Avert wheat bag fire risk

09/05/2013  The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and Consumer and Business Services (CBS) have joined forces to remind about the dangers of overheating or misusing therapeutic wheat bags.

 

Laws to crack-down on fine dodgers introduced

01/05/2013  A new agency with extensive powers to recover money from fine dodgers is the centrepiece of new laws to be introduced into Parliament today.


Petrol price certainty for SA motorists

28/04/2013 Better clarity for motorists is the aim of a new plan to eliminate confusing discounted petrol advertising at South Australian petrol stations.

News release: Petrol price certainty for SA motorists (PDF 63.6KB)

Doors open on new small venue licence

26/04/2013  The State Government will host an information session for people seeking to open small venues in Adelaide as the new class of liquor licence becomes active from today.

 News release: Doors open on new small venue licence (PDF 92KB)

Poker machine reform to tackle problem gambling

16/04/2013 The State Government will accelerate the introduction of pre-commitment technology with a raft of reforms to gaming machine laws.
 
 

 Concern over house pricing amendments

09/04/2013 Minister for Business Services and Consumers John Rau said that it would be a red-letter day for shoddy real estate agents if Liberal amendments were to become law.
 
 

CBS inspection results in national recalls of baby products

04/04/2013 Inspections by South Australia's consumer watchdog on baby goods retailers has resulted in the nationwide recall of hundreds of dodgy items that could have harmed babies.
 
 

Master of Supreme Court appointed

28/03/2013 Attorney General John Rau today announced the appointment of Mr Graham Dart as a Master of the Supreme Court.
 
 

Next trading round for gaming machines

28/03/2013 The next round of poker machine entitlement trading has been announced today by Minister for Business Services and Consumers John Rau.
 
 

‘Operation Spandex’ targets dodgy gym contracts

22/03/2013 Raids on gyms and fitness centres across Adelaide this week by the State’s consumer watchdog has found nearly all centres offering contracts that breach the law.
 
 

Protecting and supporting South Australia’s major events

21/03/2013 Attorney General John Rau has today introduced a Bill to help ensure that South Australia retains a reputation for world-class major events well into the future.
 
 

New rights to review convictions pass Parliament

19/03/2013 Laws that will allow new rights for convicted persons to have their cases reviewed if there is new and compelling evidence, have passed the State’s Parliament..
 
News release: New rights to review convictions pass Parliament  www.premier.sa.gov.au
 

Laws to improve accountability of the legal profession

19/03/2013 Changes to laws that govern the regulation of South Australia’s legal profession have been
introduced into Parliament today by Attorney General John Rau.
 
News release: Laws to improve accountability of the legal profession  www.premier.sa.gov.au
 

Dob in a dodgy tradie

18/03/2013 In its ongoing push to stamp out dodgy and illegal practices among trade services, Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is holding a “Dob in a Dodgy Tradie” day tomorrow (Tuesday, 19 March 2013).
 
 

Help for consumers and small business to mark World Consumer Rights Day

15/03/2013 A new fact sheet to assist consumers in buying household goods and an online tool to help small businesses comply with consumer protection laws have been launched to mark World Consumer Rights Day today.
 
 

QBE to exit Building Indemnity Insurance market

14/03/2013 QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited has advised the State Government that it will be withdrawing from the Building Indemnity Insurance (BII) Market from 1 July 2013.
 
News release: QBE to exit Building Indemnity Insurance market www.premier.sa.gov.au
 

Film bullies to face prison

09/03/2013 New laws that make the filming or distribution of humiliating or degrading images a criminal offence have passed the State’s Parliament.
 
News release: Film bullies to face prison   www.premier.sa.gov.au
 

Serious Firearm Offenders 'do not pass go'

04/03/2013 Offenders who use firearms can not expect to receive suspended sentences or bail after new laws come into effect today.
 
News release: Serious Firearm Offenders 'do not pass go'   www.premier.sa.gov.au
 

New one stop shop for consumer affairs issues

02/03/2013 A one-stop-shop for consumer, licensee and tenancy matters has been opened by Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
 
 

New charity Code of Practice in effect

02/03/2013 Giving charities and people who support them clearer information is the focus of a new Code of Practice coming into force today.
 
 

Administrator appointed for Unleash Solar Pty Ltd

26/02/2013 Consumer and Business Services has been advised that Unleash Solar Pty Ltd (trading as Unleash Solar) has been placed into voluntary administration.
 
 

Warning on Unleash Solar Pty Ltd

26/02/2013 Consumer and Business Services has issued a public warning about Unleash Solar Pty Ltd (trading as Unleash Solar) after complaints about faulty equipment and warranty work not being completed.
 
 

Filming offences Bill delayed

21/02/2013 A Bill which would criminalise the unjustified filming of offences has been delayed passage in Parliament and will be referred to a Parliamentary committee.
 
News release: Filming offences Bill delayed  - www.premier.sa.gov.au
 

Rewards for clearing illegal weapons off our streets

21/02/2013 Rewards of up to $10,000 will be given for providing information that leads to the seizure of illegal firearms or arrests for serious firearms offences, under a State Government initiative to get illegal weapons off the streets.

News release: Rewards for clearing illegal weapons off our streets (PDF 79.6KB)

Justice Bruce Lander to head South Australia's first ICAC

19/02/2013 South Australia's first Independent Commissioner Against Corruption will be Federal Court Judge Bruce Lander. 

News release: Justice Bruce Lander to head SA's first ICAC (PDF 68.9KB)

Small venues get the green light

19/02/2013 South Australia will have a Small Venues Licence after the legislation was supported in the Upper House today.

News release: Small venues get the green light (PDF 110KB)

Warning on Precision Pergola's & Construction Pty Ltd

16/02/2013 Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has issued a public warning about Precision Pergola’s & Construction Pty Ltd and its director Mr Michael Shane McDonald after complaints that the company is taking deposits and failing to complete work.

Media release: Warning on Precision Pergola's & Construction Pty Ltd (PDF 28.6KB)

Dob in a dodgy tradie

16/02/2013 In its ongoing push to stamp out dodgy and illegal practices among trade services, Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is holding a “Dob in a Dodgy Tradie” day next month.

Media release: Dob in a dodgy tradie (PDF 36.6KB)

New Magistrate ready to serve SA courts

14/02/2013 Attorney General John Rau has announced the appointment of Mr Luke Davis as Magistrate.

News release: New Magistrate ready to serve SA courts  -  www.premier.sa.gov.au

New portal for South Australian crime and justice data

13/02/2013 A new website with all the latest data about South Australian courts, crime and justice has been launched today.

News release: New portal for SA crime and justice data  -  www.premier.sa.gov.au

This Valentine's Day look before you leap into romance scams and jewellery purchases

12/02/2013 Consumer and Business Services is cracking down on dodgy jewellery sales and warning of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s day.

Media release: Valentine's Day - look before you leap (PDF 29.5KB)

Tougher laws bring new penalty for graffiti vandals

06/02/2013 As a part of new laws being introduced to Parliament today by Attorney General John Rau, if a graffiti vandal were to get caught on multiple occassions, they will face their driver's licence being suspended.

News release: Tougher laws bring new penalty for graffiti vandals  - www.premier.sa.gov.au

Laws to improve confidence in the security industry

06/02/2013 A national approach to regulating the private security industry is the purpose of new laws being introduced to Parliament today by Attorney General John Rau.

News release: Laws to improve confidence in the security industry    - www.premier.sa.gov.au

More pokies removed from pubs and clubs

31/01/2013 The latest trading round for gaming machine entitlements has resulted in 116 entitlements being sold and 26 being cancelled, reducing the number of machines operating in South Australia.

News release: More pokies removed from pubs and clubs (PDF 30.2KB)  

More than half-a-million shoppers vote with their feet

28/01/2013 More than half-a-million people took advantage of the first year of new city shop-trading hours in 2012,
as more shoppers hit Rundle Mall for today’s Australia Day holiday trading.

News release: More than half-a-million shoppers vote with their feet   -  www.premier.sa.gov.au

Wine sales in supermarkets up for discussion

27/01/2013 The State Government is calling for community and industry views on a proposal to allow supermarkets a limited licence to sell bottled wine.

News release: Wine sales in supermarkets up for discussion (PDF 41KB) 

Knife laws to prevent sales to minors

23/01/2013 Laws that aim to reduce knife crime in South Australia through preventing the sale of knives to young people will come into effect next week.

News release: Knife laws to prevent sale to minors (PDF 31.6KB) 

New General Code of Practice to make SA licensed venues safer

18/01/2013 A new General Code of Practice that takes effect today will see more onus placed on licensed venues in South Australia to ensure safer service of alcohol through better practices and management.

Media release: New General Code of Practice to make SA licensed venues safer - olgc.sa.gov.au

National effort reduces group buying complaints

16/01/2013 South Australian complaints against group buying websites have more than halved following a national project to tackle issues in the emerging sector.

Media release: National effort reduces group buying complaints - cbs.sa.gov.au

Stronger protection for health workers

14/01/2013 People who assault health workers will face increased penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment under laws announced today.

News release: Stronger protection for health workers - www.premier.sa.gov.au

Extended warranties

02/01/2013 The Commissioner for Consumer Affairs Paul White is warning people to think twice about purchasing extended warranties.

News release: Extended warranties under scrutiny (PDF 30.2KB)

Water Security Rebates start from today

02/01/2013 The next water bill South Australians receive will be up to $75 cheaper with the State Government’s Water Security Rebate coming into effect today.

News release: Water Security Rebates start from today - www.premier.sa.gov.au

Protecting children from video game violence.

01/01/2013  R18+ video games may be sold on South Australia shelves for the first time today after the passing of  new laws late last year.  

News release: Protecting children from video game violence - www.premier.sa.gov.au

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