{"id":"shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018","name":"Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2018","slug":"shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"sa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":237226,"registerId":"sa-shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-06","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2018","content":"South Australia\nShop Trading Hours Regulations 2018\nunder the Shop Trading Hours Act 1977\n\nContents\n1\tShort title\n2\tCommencement\n3\tInterpretation\n4\tMeaning of hardware and building materials (section 4 of Act)\n5\tPrescribed hardware and building materials and prescribed percentage (section 13 of Act)\n6\tLicence to sell motor spirit and lubricants (section 17 of Act)\n7\tClosing and fastening of yards (section 19 of Act)\nSchedule 1—Hardware and building materials (section 4 of Act)\nSchedule 2—Hardware and building materials (section 13(5f)(b) of Act)\nSchedule 3—Revocation of Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2003\nLegislative history\n\n1—Short title\nThese regulations may be cited as the Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2018.\n2—Commencement\nThese regulations will come into operation on 1 September 2018.\n3—Interpretation\nIn these regulations—\nAct means the Shop Trading Hours Act 1977.\n4—Meaning of hardware and building materials (section 4 of Act)\nPursuant to the definition of hardware and building materials in section 4(1) of the Act, the term hardware and building materials in the Act means goods of a class set out in Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 or goods of a similar class.\n5—Prescribed hardware and building materials and prescribed percentage (section 13 of Act)\n\t(1)\tThe hardware and building materials set out in Schedule 2 are prescribed for the purposes of section 13(5f)(b) of the Act.\n\t(2)\tThe percentage of the aggregate price of all hardware and building materials sold at a shop for the purposes of section 13(5f)(b) of the Act is 20%.\n6—Licence to sell motor spirit and lubricants (section 17 of Act)\n\t(1)\tAn application for a licence under section 17 of the Act must be in writing and must state—\n\t(a)\tthe address of the shop to which the application relates; and\n\t(b)\tthe name and address of the applicant.\n\t(2)\tA licence granted under section 17 of the Act is subject to the following limitations, restrictions and conditions:\n\t(a)\tthe shopkeeper must ensure that the business of the shop is predominantly the retail sale of motor spirit and lubricants;\n\t(b)\tthe aggregate price of goods (not being motor spirit, lubricants, spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles or foodstuffs or drinks) sold at the shop during any period of 7 consecutive trading days must not exceed 20% of the aggregate price of motor spirit, lubricants and spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles sold at the shop during that period;\n\t(c)\tthe shopkeeper must, at the request of an Inspector, produce the licence to the Inspector for examination.\n7—Closing and fastening of yards (section 19 of Act)\n\t(1)\tWhere a yard comprises the whole or part of a shop, the boundaries of the yard must be closed and fastened against the admission of the public by a fence that meets the following requirements:\n\t(a)\tthe fence must form a barrier that is impossible or difficult for a person to cross and in the case of a fence comprising a chain or rail supported at each end, no part of the chain or rail may be less than 800 millimetres nor more than 1 000 millimetres from the ground;\n\t(b)\ta gate or door comprising part of the fence must be securely locked;\n\t(c)\tall parts of the fence that are designed to be removed must be securely locked in place.\n\t(2)\tIn this regulation—\nfence includes a wall or any other barrier.\nSchedule 1—Hardware and building materials (section 4 of Act)\nabrasives\nadhesives\nair compressors\nanimal fodder\nannexes (caravans, tents)\nasbestos cement sheet and articles\nashtrays\nautomotive polishes and waxes\naviaries\nawnings\nbathroom and toilet fittings\nbaths\nbatten holders\nbedpans\nbird food\nbituminised paper\nbolts\nbooks of the \"do-it-yourself\" category\nbrackets\nbricks\nbrooms\nbrushes (painting, clothes, scrubbing, other household use)\nbuckets\ncabinet hardware\ncamping equipment\ncastors\ncement\ncement mixers\nceramic tiles\nchains\nchamois (natural, synthetic)\ncleaners (for use in cleaning bowls, tubs, sinks, floors, walls, drains)\nclothes hoists\nclothes lines\nclothes pegs\ncoal\ncoke\ncharcoal\ncompost\ncompost bins\ndampcourse of plastic or other material\ndegreasing compounds\ndoorbells\ndoor closures\ndoormats\ndoors\ndrill bits\ndustpans\nearth\nearthenware pipes and fittings\nelectric cables\nelectric cable fasteners\nelectric switches\nfasteners and catches\nfeed grains\nfertilizers\nfibrous cement sheet and articles\nfibrous plaster board\nfillers\nfire extinguishers\nfire screens\nfire tools\nfirewood\nfungicides\ngalvanised fittings\ngarages\ngarbage cans\ngarbage caddies\ngarbage disposal units\ngarden edging\ngarden loam\ngarden plastic\ngarden pots\ngarden pot supports\ngarden sand\ngarden stakes\ngarden furniture\ngarden furniture replacement covers\ngas bottles\ngas fittings\ngas for household use\ngas for industrial use\ngas (liquefied petroleum gas)\ngas cylinders (for liquefied petroleum gas)\ngates\nglass\ngloves (garden, industrial, rubber)\ngravel and screenings\nground sheets\ngrout\ngully traps\ngutter mesh\nguttering and down pipe\ngypsum board\nhand tools\nhandles\nheaters\nhinges\nhoses and fittings\nhot water services\nincinerators\ninsulating materials\ninsulation tape\nkerosene\nkeys\nlabels (letters, numerals)\nlacquers\nladders\nlaundry baskets\nlaundry carts\nlaundry troughs\nlawn edgers\nlawn edging\nlawn (instant)\nlawn mowers\nlawn shears\nlawnmower blades\nlawnmower gaskets\nlawnmower spark plugs\nlawnmower spare parts\nletter boxes\nlocks\nmarkers\nmeasuring tapes\nmechanics' creepers\nmetal cleaners\nmetal fasteners\nmetal fittings\nmetal numerals\nmetal polish\nmetal roof decking\nmetal sheeting\nmetal—other metal products\nmineral turpentine\nmops\nmoss rocks\nmulch (bark, scoria, any other mulch)\nnails\nnuts\noutdoor cooking equipment\noutdoor furniture\npaint\npaint rollers\npaving slabs\npeg holders\npencils\npens\npesticides\npicture frame kits\npine bark\npine logs\npine mulch\npipes (water, sewage)\nplants\nplaster board\nplastic (agricultural, decorative sheets, garden, wood)\nplumbers fittings\npotting mix\npower points\npower plugs\npower tools\npower tool attachments\npower tool spare parts\npram wheels\nproprietary veterinary medicines\npulleys\npumps (non‑automotive)\nrailway sleepers\nrain gauges\nridge capping\nroof flashing\nroofing material\nroofing tiles\nroller shutters\nrope and cordage\nroses (ceiling, electrical, shower)\nsack trucks\nsafety equipment for personal use (for example, boots and shoes)\nsand\nsanitary ware\nsauna equipment\nsauna huts\nsaw blades\nscreening wire\nscrews\nseeds\nseedlings\nshadecloth\nsheds (garden, tool)\nshelving constructed of metal\nshelving constructed of plastic\nshelving constructed of timber\nshower screens\nshrubs\nsigns for door\nsigns for gate\nsigns for house\nsinks (kitchen, laundry)\nskylights\nsleeping bags\nsolid fuel stoves\nsolvents\nspa baths\nspa pools\nspa tubs\nstains\nstaples (electrical, wire)\nstock foods\nstone\nswimming pool chemicals\nswimming pool cleaning equipment\nswimming pool pumps and other accessories\nswimming pools\ntaps\ntents\nthinners\ntiles (ceiling, floor, roofing, wall)\ntimber\ntimber board\ntrees\ntrellises\ntroughs (laundry)\ntubs\ntwine\nvacuum cleaner spare parts\nvarnishes\nvents (roof, snap, wall)\nvices (engineering, carpentry, pipe)\nwall and ceiling board\nwall paper and substitutes\nwashers (fixing, tap)\nwaste compactors\nwater (piping, softeners)\nwax applicators\nweedicides\nwelders (electric, gas)\nwelding electrodes\nwelding gases\nwelding rods\nwheel barrows\nwheels (non‑automotive)\nwinches and pulleys\nwindows\nwindow screens\nwire\nwire netting\nwork benches\nSchedule 2—Hardware and building materials (section 13(5f)(b) of Act)\nair fresheners\nalarms (burglar, fire, household)\nantennae (radio, television)\nappliance covers\nbags (garbage, tidy)\nbaking pans\nballers\nbathroom scales\nbatteries (dry cell)\nbattery chargers (for dry cell batteries)\nbeaters\nbeverage sets\nbicycle spare parts and accessories\nbiscuit cutters\nblenders\nbread boxes\nbroilers (electric, pans)\ncake covers\ncake decorating equipment\ncake pans\ncanners\ncard tables\ncarpet shampooers\ncarpet sweepers\ncasseroles\ncassette and other tapes (audio and video) (blank, pre-recorded)\nchoppers\ncleavers\nclothes driers\nclothes horses\nclothes racks\ncoffee grinders\ncoffee makers\ncoffee percolators\ncoffee pots\ncookware parts\ncooling racks\ncorn poppers\ncrispers\ncrockery\ncurtain accessories\ncurtain fittings\ncutlery\ncutting boards and blocks\ndeep fryers\ndehumidifiers\ndeodorisers (non‑personal)\ndinnerware\ndippers\ndish mops\ndisinfectants\ndispensers\ndusters\ndutch ovens\nelectrical appliances as follows:\n\t•\telectric blankets\n\t•\tblenders\n\t•\tcarving knives\n\t•\tfans\n\t•\tfood choppers\n\t•\tfood warmers\n\t•\tinsect destructors\n\t•\tirons\n\t•\tjugs\n\t•\tmassagers\n\t•\tmixers\n\t•\tshavers\n\t•\tother minor appliances\nfabric cleaners\nfabric conditioners\nfood and drink containers for cooling or storage\nforks\nfrying pans\nfurniture polish\ngarbage can liners\ngelatine moulds\nglass cleaners\nglassware\nglobes (lights, torches)\ngriddles\nhair clippers\nhair curlers\nhair dryers\nhamburger presses\nhotplates\nhot and cold surface protectors\nhousehold funnels\nhousehold measurers\nhousehold scales and balances\nhousehold shears\nhousehold silverware\nhousehold sponges\nhousehold waste tidies\nice‑cream makers\nice crushers\nironing boards\njuice extractors\nkettles\nkitchen canisters\nkitchen scales\nkitchen utensils\nkneeling pads\nknife sharpeners\nknives\nladles\nlight fittings\nmeat slicers\nmirrors\nmixing bowls\nopeners (bottle, can)\noven mitts\npaper towels\nparers and peelers\npastry cloths\npersonal grooming aids\nphotographic parts and components\npitchers\npitters\npot holders\npots\npreserving equipment\npressure cookers\nradio parts and components\nrange hoods\nrecords\nrefrigerator sets\nroasters and roasting pans\nrolling pins\nsalt (\"High Grade Water Softener\")\nsalt and pepper shakers\nsandwich bags\nsandwich boxes\nsandwich toasters\nsaucepans\nscissors\nscoops\nscouring pads\nscrapers\nservers\nshelf and drawer liners\nshoe repair materials\nskillets\nslicers\nsolid fuel\nspice jars\nspice racks\nspatulas and turners\nspoons\nsqueegees\nstair tread\nstrainers\nstring\ntape players\nteapots\ntelevision parts and components\ntoasters\ntoaster ovens\ntongs\ntorches\ntumblers\nvacuum flasks\nvitamisers\nwaffle irons\nwash boards\nwaste bags\nwaste baskets\nwater filter cartridges\nwater filter papers\nwhippers\nwringers\nSchedule 3—Revocation of Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2003\nThe Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2003 are revoked.\nLegislative history\nNotes\n\t•\tFor further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or www.legislation.sa.gov.au.\nPrincipal regulations\nYear\nNo\nReference\nCommencement\n2018\n206\nGazette 30.8.2018 p3263 \n1.9.2018: r 2\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Unable to assess whether the scope of this legislation changed from its original intent, as no substantive legislative text was provided. The content retrieved was entirely a website error page from the SA legislation website."},"complexity_factors":["No actual legislative text was retrievable — the source URL returned a 404 Page Not Found error","Impossible to assess true complexity without the substantive content of the regulations","Score of 1 reflects absence of analysable material, not simplicity of the underlying law"],"plain_english_summary":"The Shop Trading Hours Regulations 2018 (SA), made under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1977, sets permitted retail trading hours, public‑holiday trading rules and exemptions for particular shops or areas. \n\nIt directly affects shop owners, retail workers and consumers across South Australia by determining when different types of shops may open or must remain closed, and where special rules apply."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument revokes the 2003 regulations (Schedule 3) and replaces them with updated definitions and prescribed lists, fixes a 20% prescribed percentage for the hardware/building materials test, imposes specific licence limits and inspection rights for motor spirit retailers, and prescribes yard fencing standards. Those updates alter operational and compliance obligations for affected retailers compared with the prior regulations."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive product lists in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 increase drafting length and line‑by‑line application.","Open‑ended phrase \"goods of a similar class\" creates interpretive uncertainty and potential case‑by‑case decisions.","Calculation rule: aggregate price percentage measured over any 7 consecutive trading days requires sales accounting and periodic computation.","Licence conditions use qualitative terms (e.g. \"predominantly\") that require administrative interpretation.","Compliance mechanics include physical requirements (fencing/gates/locks) and production of licence to Inspectors, imposing operational changes.","Revocation of earlier regulations means transitional comparison or mapping may be needed by businesses and regulators."],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations redefine which goods count as \"hardware and building materials\", prescribe a 20% sales threshold used to determine a trading exemption, set licence conditions for shops selling motor spirit and lubricants (including a 20% cap on non‑fuel sales and an inspector’s right to examine licences), and require yards to be fenced and locked. They replace the 2003 regulations.\n\nThey affect retail shopkeepers—particularly hardware and petrol retailers—by changing what counts toward trading thresholds, creating record/locking and compliance obligations, and giving inspectors enforcement powers."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations remain tightly scoped to their original purpose: operational details for the Shop Trading Hours Act 1977. They define terms, set administrative procedures for licences, and prescribe technical standards – exactly what regulations are meant to do. The 2018 version appears to be a straightforward re-enactment with updated schedules, not an expansion of scope."},"complexity_factors":["Two extensive schedules with approximately 300 specific item definitions creating a binary classification system for goods","Nested percentage calculations (20% caps in both regulation 5 and regulation 6) requiring tracking of aggregate sales values over rolling 7-day periods","Cross-referencing to parent Act (Shop Trading Hours Act 1977) for substantive prohibitions and offences – regulations only fill gaps","Conditional licensing regime with multiple cumulative limitations, restrictions and conditions in regulation 6","Technical specifications for physical barriers (800-1000mm height requirements) in regulation 7","Definition of 'fence' explicitly expanded to include 'wall or any other barrier' creating potential ambiguity"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThese regulations set the detailed rules for when and how shops can trade in South Australia, working alongside the *Shop Trading Hours Act 1977*. They define what counts as \"hardware and building materials\" (which affects when certain shops can open), set conditions for special licences to sell petrol and oil, and specify security requirements for shop yards.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Shop owners and retailers** – especially hardware stores, petrol stations, and garden centres\n- **Consumers** – anyone shopping in South Australia, as these rules determine when shops can open\n- **Inspectors** – officials who check that shops are following the rules\n\n**Key things it covers:**\n\n- **Definitions:** Creates two lists of \"hardware and building materials\" (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2). Schedule 1 covers traditional hardware like timber, cement, tools, and garden supplies. Schedule 2 covers household items like electrical appliances, kitchenware, and cleaning products. These definitions matter because they determine which shops qualify for extended trading hours.\n\n- **The 20% rule:** For shops wanting to trade outside normal hours under the hardware exemption, no more than 20% of their total sales (by value) can come from the Schedule 2 items – they must mainly sell Schedule 1 items.\n\n- **Petrol station licences:** Sets out how to apply for a licence to sell fuel and oil outside normal hours. These shops must mainly sell fuel and car products, and non-fuel sales can't exceed 20% of fuel sales over any 7-day period.\n\n- **Security requirements:** If a shop has an outdoor yard, it must be fenced with a gate that locks, and any removable fence sections must be secured. Chain or rail fences must be 800mm–1 metre off the ground.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThese regulations determine when you can buy a hammer on a Sunday or petrol late at night. They balance convenience for shoppers against protections for workers and small businesses. The detailed lists prevent large retailers from exploiting loopholes to open whenever they want by claiming to be \"hardware stores\" while mainly selling homewares."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018","history":"/api/acts/shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/shop-trading-hours-regulations-2018/documents"}}