A national security industry association and approved security industry association for security providers, providing industry education, compliance and business services.
We have been providing friendly, helpful support to our members for over 50 years.
Membership is available to all security service providers throughout Australia. In today’s highly regulated security industry it is imperative for licence holders’ to fully understand their compliance obligations, achieving and maintaining compliance and being able to dedicate the time and resources to the growth of their business.
Member Benefits
As a member of SPAAL you have access to a number of benefits and special offers which will help move your business forward.
· Business templates, policies and other publications
· Online store for the purchase of security equipment and products
· Alarm Monitoring Centre Certification Scheme
· Compliance Inspection Scheme
· Latest industry news and information from the SPAAL website
· Regular updates on licensing and regulatory changes
· Updates on workplace relations, health and safety and other compliance issues
· Award pay rates and schedules updates
· Member Area with a range of industry information, business forms and templates
· Promotion of SPAAL members to consumers
· Business listing on the SPAAL website member directory for corporate members
· Advocacy to Federal and State Governments on industry issues
· Development of standards, codes and best practice guidelines
· Continuing Professional Development program
Latest News
The latest updates in the Security Industry
Summer Pay Rates & Leave Entitlements: Key Reminders
As the summer period approaches, state regulators and the Fair Work Ombudsman have issued timely reminders for employers to ensure […]
Pay & Conditions Tool: Changes from Fair Work Ombudsman
The Pay and Conditions Tool and Pay Guide for the Transport (Cash in Transit) Award [MA000042] have been been changed. […]
Peak Season Operations: Preparing For The Summer Surge
Australia’s summer period brings one of the busiest operating environments for security providers. Increased foot traffic, extended trading hours, major […]
OFT Launches State-Wide Compliance Checks for QLD Security Providers
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will begin targeted compliance checks on security providers across the state in the […]
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025
October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national initiative led by the Australian Government to promote safer digital habits across […]
Facial Recognition in Retail: Lessons from the Kmart Case
In September 2025, the Australian Privacy Commissioner ruled that Kmart’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) between 2020 and 2022 […]