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https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/bunnings-to-trial-new-secu...Bunnings to trial new security measure
Victoria has become Australia's retail crime capital as Bunnings
joins supermarket giants in installing new security measures.
November 1, 2025 - 1:28PM
Another major retailer will be trialling security gates at the exits of some stores after retail crime skyrocketed by 50 per cent in the last two years.
Bunnings will be trialling security gates in five Victorian stores — including Springvale and Sunshine — in a bid to restore safety in stores.
“We’ve seen a concerning 50 per cent increase in retail crime in our stores over the past two years with 88 per cent of customer threatening situations relating to theft.” Rod Caust, Bunnings director of stores, said.
“No one should be subjected to abuse, threats or violence simply for doing their job or going about their day.
“We’re putting safety first. Escalating retail crime is a safety crisis and behind the statistics are real people who are being put in harm’s way. Like many other retailers, we’re exploring the use of security gates as another tool, alongside a range of existing measures, to help keep our team and customers safe.”
The DIY brand is far from the first business to do this. Coles and Woolworths also introduced security gates to some stores in the last few years.
However it was revealed that Wesfarmers staff have seen
more than 13,500 threatening incidents over the last year. This includes more than 1000 physical assaults.
Around 88 per cent of customer threatening situation incidents are related to theft and between 60 and 70 per cent are committed by a group of known, repeat offenders.
Victoria seems to be fed up with the state of violence, according to research commissioned by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA).
The state is a national hotspot for retail crime.
It makes up 35 per cent of incidents.
Victoria Police recorded 82,152 incidents in 2024 — a 27.6 per cent increase.
“That’s why retailers are calling for immediate reforms – including a dedicated Police Taskforce for Retail Crime, introducing enforceable Workplace Protection Orders, implementing streamlined online reporting, and legislating increased police search powers through initiatives like Jack’s Law. These proven measures are working elsewhere in Australia and must be adopted in Victoria to protect the state’s retail workforce.”
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