Under investigation SA
SafeWork SA
A regulator or police inquiry is under way.
Police
On Tuesday, 21 October 2025, South Australia’s Skills Commissioner issued an unprecedented indefinite ban on Scott Thornton, a former owner of Ultra Tune franchises in Adelaide, prohibiting him from employing apprentices. The disciplinary action followed his decision to leave two apprentices unsupervised to run his service centres at Aberfoyle Park and Seaford while he took a week-long holiday.
The ban marks only the second time in South Australian history that such powers have been invoked to prohibit an employer from hiring apprentices, and reflects growing regulatory concern about supervision standards in high-risk trades.
South Australia’s Skills Commissioner welcomes any information from workers, apprentices, or industry participants regarding apprentice supervision standards or workplace safety concerns in vocational training. Reports can be made to SafeWork SA on 1300 365 255 or via the online reporting portal at safework.sa.gov.au.
Status: under investigation
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