Tattoo law in South Australia
In South Australia it is an offence to perform a body modification procedure, which includes tattooing, on a minor. The Consumer and Business Services notice gives the age as under 18 years.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18 (offence to tattoo a minor)
- Law
- Summary Offences Act 1953, Part 4, section 21R
- Source
- South Australian Legislation and Consumer and Business Services, read 5 November 2026.
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