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abusive customers to be banned from sa stores under new laws
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AI-generatedThis legislation is a regulatory measure aimed at improving worker safety in retail and hospitality. It does not directly affect commodity prices, supply chains, or corporate margins. No commercial mechanism is identified; the impact is limited to operational compliance costs for retailers, which are not quantified in the article.
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- South Australia passed new laws allowing retail chains to ban abusive customers for up to 12 months.
- Workplace protection orders can be issued against individuals who stalk, harass, or abuse workers.
- Breaching an order carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
- Woolworths has already made four applications for such orders since the law took effect.
- Similar legislation is being considered in other Australian states.