New Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Laws in South Australia

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) laws in South Australia (SA) have changed. From the 1st January 2026 certain public buildings, facilities and vehicles in SA are required by law to have at least one AED installed and registered, in some cases more than one.

If you own a public building or facility in SA you may be legally required to install and register at least one AED, display clear signage, maintain the AED regularly and ensure it is publicly accessible (where applicable).

Requirement for AED by building and facility type

A relevant building is one with a floor area of 600m2 or more. A relevant facility includes 2 or more related buildings within 100m with enclosed structured of 600m2 or more used for public sport or recreation eg stadium or aquatic centres.

If the above definition is met and the public has access to any part of the building or facility it is considered public and at least one AED will be required.

For further information and a list of facilities the Act does not apply to visit SA Health.

Whilst it is preferable for users to be trained in safet use of AED’s it’s not compulsory.