Call for VIC to follow NSW on sunbed ban

[13.9.12] Cancer experts are calling on the Victorian government to follow New South Wales’ lead and ban all solariums in light of increasing evidence that sunbeds cause skin cancer. The calls coincide with Clare Oliver Memorial Day on Thursday, which marks five years since the 26-year-old died from melanoma after frequenting solariums in her early [...]

Ban Solariums

[2010-2012] Following the introduction of regulations in May 2009 to ensure the solarium industry businesses comply with national standards, the Department of Environment and Climate Change (now known as the Office of Environment and Heritage) conducted two audits assessing solarium operator compliance were conducted. These audits found high levels of poor or non-compliance. It was [...]

Regulation of the Solarium Industry

[2006 – 2008] In May 2009, we welcomed the news that the solarium industry was to be regulated – no longer relying on a “voluntary” code of conduct. The campaign involved a range of actions including  media advocacy built around a powerful open letter to NSW Government from mother of Clare Oliver, and submissions to [...]