South Australia has accused Victoria and New South Wales of intercepting rapid antigen tests (RATs) bound for the state.

Some SA pharmacies and businesses have reported that large rapid antigen test (RAT) orders have gone missing.

SA Premier Steven Marshall says interstate governments have “completely and outright utterly rejected” the suggestion that they requisitioned the tests. However, he wants an independent investigation into the reports.

“South Australians have every right to be outraged if these allegations are correct,” Mr Marshall said this week.

“Any interference in the supply of rapid antigen tests to South Australia is completely and utterly unacceptable.”

Mr Marshall is reportedly planning to write to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to ask for an investigation. 

“I think this is the right body if there has been interference in the market and certainly to see whether it was even legal,” he said.

The Victorian Government responded to the claims, with Premier Daniel Andrews saying he is not aware of any RATs bound for South Australia being requisitioned, but he would be “happy to check it out”.