The move is aimed at strengthening protections for retail workers and shoppers, with the Government set to consult with key industry and union stakeholders on the possible establishment of a workplace protection order scheme in South Australia.

The scheme would operate in a similar manner to intervention orders, with businesses able to apply to the Magistrate Court to prevent individuals who have been violent in a workplace from revisiting that business for up to a year.

Similar barring orders are in place for public transport.

It would cover acts of physical violence, sexual violence, threatening behaviour, stalking, harassment and damaging property.

Offenders who breach an order could face up to five years in jail.