Regulations
Trade Standards (product safety and product information)
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs investigates goods and services in relation to safety, quality and information. South Australian consumers have the right to expect that the products they purchase will be safe and that the information provided with goods is accurate and easy to understand.
For more information visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au.
Trade Measurements
The Commonwealth has a constitutional head of power for 'weights and measures'. This is set out in section 51 (xv) of the Constitution. The Commonwealth also assumes a broader leadership and coordinating role to ensure that our national measurement standards across the physical, chemical and biological spectrums conform to international standards. On 1 July 2010, NMI became responsible for administering the national trade measurement system.
For more information visit the National Measurement Institute.
Licensed Premises
The Office of the Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling is responsible for the inspection of licensed premises including inspection of the physical state and condition of the premises, the books of account and for compliance with the provisions of the liquor and gambling legislation.
For more information visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au.
Gambling Scrutiny
The Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner is responsible for:
- The approval of all gaming machines, games and equipment.
- The scrutiny of the operations of the Sky City Adelaide Casino.
- Ensuring all lotteries in South Australia that are conducted, under the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936, are fair and equitable to all those who participate.
- The scrutiny of the betting operations of SA TAB, racing clubs and bookmakers.
For more information visit www.olgc.sa.gov.au.
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