^{5 January 2026}

South Australia Police have issued further declarations for the purposes of their expanded powers to search for weapons in public places.

From midday 30 December 2025, police may search people and their belongings for weapons using a metal detector if they are:

• on, entering or leaving a public bus or tram service in the Adelaide metro network
• on, entering or leaving the public train services for Belair, Gawler, Seaford, Flinders, Outer Harbour, Grange and Port Dock
• in, entering or leaving a public transport interchange, station, or 'park 'n' ride' used by Adelaide Metro services (including associated car parks and structures).

For the purposes of public safety, police may order any person on a declared public transport service or in a declared public transport hub to leave and not return for 24 hours. It is an offence to remain or return to the area within 24 hours if ordered to leave.