For further information about the risk factors, how a security officer can identify the signs and preventative measures download the Positional/Restraint Asphyxia Fact Sheet.

The most significant changes involve the new measure allowing businesses to ‘carry-back’ losses resulting in refunds of tax paid in prior years, the previously announced reduction in the company tax rate not proceeding and changes to superannuation rates and contribution caps….  [more]

We have attached information for members WHS Fact Sheet on the main changes in the new WHS legislation that affect you and also encourage you to  visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au and your State Government WorkCover authority

Oxley District Crime Bulletin March 2012

XTEK is the leader in its field with a large number of exclusive product distribution agreements and the provision of after-sales service, training, support and consultancy. Key management and staff have distinguished military and police backgrounds and extensive experience in the Homeland Security market.

XTEK was a major supplier of security products and services to the Sydney Organising Committee of the Olympic Games in 2000. It was also one of the first suppliers to the new army units formed to provide a High Risk and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear response capacity.

www.xtek.net

This compliance report covers the period of 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 and relates to business activities during this time.

Submitting a compliance report to AUSTRAC is a requirement for reporting entities under the AML/CTF Act. Failure by a reporting entity to lodge a compliance report may prompt AUSTRAC to more closely examine that entity’s broader AML/CTF compliance behaviour.

The easiest way for businesses to submit their compliance report is electronically through AUSTRAC Online.

During May, AUSTRAC will issue final notice letters to reporting entities it believes should have submitted compliance reports, but have not yet done so.

If you believe you are not required to submit a 2011 compliance report or would like further information, please contact the AUSTRAC Help Desk on 1300 021 037 or email help_desk@austrac.gov.au.

In this bulletin:
• Ineligibility to hold a licence
• How to complete a reapplication notice
• Additional training
• National Police and Fingerprint – Update
• Office of Consumer Affairs – information update

Tas Security Licensing Newsletter – April 2012

The national business names registration service is expected to commence on 28 May 2012 and will be administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

ASIC staff will visit all capital cities in April/May to discuss the new national service and answer questions. For further information or to register for ASIC’s national business names roadshow, visit the ASIC website.

Existing businesses do not need to do anything to transfer their business name to ASIC when the new national business name service is launched. Existing state and territory business name registrations will automatically be transferred into the new national register.

Transition to the new register

Each state and territory will be winding down its business name services in the period immediately leading up to the start date of the new national register. ASIC will not accept business name registrations or renewals before the 28 May 2012. There may be a period of time prior to the commencement of the new service in which you cannot perform some services. This is essential to facilitate the transfer of business names data into the ASIC register.

• Armoured Cars
• Armed Guards
• ATM & FLM Services
• Secured Air Freight
• Discreet Banking
• Vault Storage
  

www.ausarmexpress.com.au

The Council coordinates activities of security professionals by:

• Seeking security association agreement to the in-principle statement for the advancement of security professionals
• Refining and advancing five cross grouping initiatives of:
  • New Security Umbrella Entity Project
  • Security Professionals’ Education Council
  • Security Professionals’ Certification Board
  • Security Professionals’ Information Sharing Project
  • Multi-security association/group/interest conference

IAHSS Australia and New Zealand

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety, or IAHSS for short, is the only organization solely dedicated to professionals involved in managing and directing security and safety programs in healthcare institutions. IAHSS is comprised of security, law enforcement and safety individuals dedicated to the protection of healthcare facilities worldwide. IAHSS strives to combine public safety officer training with staff training, policies and technology to achieve the most secure hospital environments possible. Additionally, the IAHSS partners with government agencies and other organizations representing risk managers, emergency managers, engineers, architects, nurses, doctors and other healthcare stakeholders to further patient security and safety.