Bunnings pulls straitjacket Halloween costume after criticism from mental health advocates
What happened
According to ABC News, Bunnings has shelved a Halloween straitjacket costume after criticism. The headlines we have do not give details of the product or the criticism beyond that.
When it started
The related coverage is dated October 31, 2026, the day this topic began trending. The exact time of the removal is not stated in the sources provided.
How it spread
According to 7NEWS, mental health advocates have called for straitjacket Halloween costumes to be removed from Kmart and Spotlight as well. Oz Arab Media also reports that Bunnings removed the costume. The sources provided do not say how the removal was decided.
Why it matters
The sources suggest concern that a straitjacket, a restraint linked to mental health care, is being sold as a costume. Bunnings' full reasons and any response from the other retailers are not given in the material provided.