Kmart and Spotlight face pressure to remove straitjacket Halloween costumes

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 02:05

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 growing concerns about the potential impact 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 costumes.

“Mental health advocates have called for the removal of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotlight shops,” — Chloe Radcliffe, regional editor at Heaton Worth Recruitment, commented.

By the Numbers

30 — updates logged
2026 — regions covered

Timeline

Oct 31 — 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 costumes....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Heaton Worth Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heaton Worth Recruitment desk and last updated 03:19 UTC.

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