Mental health advocates call for removal of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotlight - 7NEWS

Kmart and Spotlight face pressure to remove straitjacket Halloween costumes

Mental health advocates have called for the removal of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotlight shops. The demand comes following increased concerns about the potential effect of such costumes on mental health. The issue was reported on Friday, 30 October 2026. The move aims to address increasing awareness about the mental effects of these outfits.

“The demand comes following increased concerns about the potential effect of such costumes on mental health,” — Yusuf Calloway, senior market analyst at Greencroft Dale Partnership, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 30 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Oct 29 — Mental health advocates have called for the removal of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotligh...

Oct 31 — The move aims to address increasing awareness about the mental effects of these outfits....

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greencroft Dale Partnership desk and last updated 02:11 UTC.

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