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There are techniques of restraint that have been associated with sudden, unexpected deaths. Security personnel must be aware of the potential dangers and take every precaution to ensure they adopt safe practice. Positional Asphyxia (restraint asphyxia) can be defined as obstruction of breathing as a result of restraint technique. It occurs when the position of... [more]

We have attached for members information a summary of the Federal Budget prepared by SPAAL’s Accountants, Byrons. 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... [more]

 WorkCover NSW presented at the recent SPAAL Member meeting on the new WHS legislation which commenced from 1 January 2012, which is being progressively rolled out nationally. 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... [more]

The Oxley Police District (Qld) Crime Prevention Unit produces a Crime Bulletin each month and distributes it to various businesses, schools, neighbourhood watch groups and interested community members. The QLD Police have provided SPAAL a copy for distribution to members. Oxley District Crime Bulletin March 2012 [more]

SPAAL members are reminded that the lodgement period for reporting entities to submit a 2011 AML/CTF compliance report ended on 31 March 2012. 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... [more]

This news bulletin provides information regarding current issues relevant to the Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002 (the Act) in Tasmania. 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... [more]

A new national business names registration service will replace the current state/territory systems, so that businesses only need to register their name with a single register nationally. 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... [more]

The Arts, Communications, Finance  and Property Services (ACFIPS) Industry Training Advisory Board (ITAB) has entered an arrangement with The NSW Department of Education and Communities ,VET in Schools Directorate to roll out to High School students in the Parramatta to Blacktown corridor to commence in 2013. One of the main Traineeships is in Technical Security... [more]

The new legislative changes commence on the 27 September, 2012. The changes relate to - requirement for an RSA certificate under the Liquor Act 2010 use of criminal intelligence and criminal history record in licensing decisions introduction of mandatory fingerprinting introduction of mandatory disqualifying offences consideration of unverifiable backgrounds public interest considerations in granting a... [more]

New work health and safety (WHS) laws replaced the occupational health and safety (OHS) laws in NSW on 1 January 2012.   The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011are now in place.   Transitional arrangements have been put into place in NSW to support businesses, industry and... [more]