For information about consumer laws and their enforcement in South Australia, you can visit Consumer and Business Services.
The ACL replaced the following fair trading and consumer protection laws in South Australia:
- Fair Trading Act 1987 (SA)
- Consumer Transactions Act 1972 (SA)
- Manufacturers Warranties Act 1974 (SA)
- Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth): Parts IVA, V, VA and VC
There are laws that will continue to apply to consumer transactions after 1 January 2011. Further information can be obtained from the South Australian Legislation website.