Retail Exit Gates: Control, and Conflict
from 15 minutes Australia Hosted by Alyx
🚨 Are Supermarket Anti-Theft Gates Actually ILLEGAL in Australia? Ever been trapped by those automatic security gates at Woolworths or Coles after paying for your groceries? You're not alone—and it might be breaking the law! 🔥 What We Uncover The landmark Myer Stores v Soo case that banned retailers from detaining customers Why these gates could constitute "false imprisonment" under Australian law Real stories: customers stuck with kids, medical emergencies, and morning sickness Building code violations: gates don't open in direction of travel or with one hand The shocking gap between retail policy and actual practice 💡 Know Your Rights Retailers can't legally detain you without witnessing a crime. Staff can't force searches. You don't have to show receipts after purchase. So why are Coles and Woolworths installing gates that physically block paying customers from leaving? This episode breaks down the legal grey area, building safety concerns, and why one building surveyor predicts "tens of millions in damages" when someone inevitably gets hurt. Plus: practical tips on what to do when the gates trap you.
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