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Minor changes proposed by the Security Licensing Enforcement Directorate (SLED) to the Security Industry Act 1997 were recently identified as suitable for the Statute Law Revision Program and commenced on 6 January 2012. The changes were primarily designed to clarify some aspects of the defined security activities in section 4 of the Act. The following new... [more]

The Australian Institute of Criminology has released a report into cyber threats faced by small business in Australia. The report identifies the most common cyber threats facing small business and outlines ways to combat them. Federal Government Press Release [more]

On 10 January 2012, Fair Work Australia amended Schedule C Classifications relating to Security Officer duty levels. The amended Award is available on the SPAAL website under Industry Awards. Members should obtain a copy of the amended Award to ensure compliance is maintained for your employees. [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: • Amnesty period ending • Changing your manager – removal of fee • No longer working in the industry but still have a current licence • Completing a consent to check... [more]

The newsletter has information and updates on Security Guard Dog Requirements Fingerprinting LRD Compliance Enforcement Team SPAAL’s appointment as an approved security industry organisation Victorian Police Security Licensing Newsletter – Dec 2011   [more]

Queensland bodyguards and crowd controllers need to complete units of competency every three years as part of licensing requirements. This refresher training – known as revalidation training – makes sure licensees remain up-to-date with the latest industry standards and techniques. Bodyguards and crowd controllers are required to provide the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) evidence... [more]

At the SPAAL Members Meeting held on the 13 December 2011. The Hon Michael Gallacher, MLC, Minister for Police & Emergency Services announced the following proposed changes to the regulation of the NSW Security Industry. More detailed information on the proposed changes will provided to members once the draft legislation is available for review in 2012. The Minister... [more]

A current first aid certificate is needed to be held by all security officers to perform any licensed activity from the 14th of December 2011. WA Police advise it will be an offence not to hold a current first aid certificate and penalties apply, including possible revocation of of your security licence. For more information visit the WA... [more]

Changes to legislation Amendments to the State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2000, which came into effect on 1 July 2011 impact on compliance activities in the security provider, second hand dealer and pawnbroker industries. The amendments give officers of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) the authority to issue on-the-spot fines for breaches of legislation in these... [more]

A Long Service Leave Proposal for the ACT security industry (manpower) has been provided to SPAAL for comment following the success of the ACT’s new portable long service leave scheme for the community sector industry, the Government intends to extend the regime to workers in the ACT’s security industry so they are provided with similar... [more]