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 […]
Daylight Saving Time Starts: Sunday 5th October 2025
A reminder to all members and providers that Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins in Australia at 2:00am on Sunday, 5 […]
Security Licensing Surge Signals Industry Growth — and Urgency for Reform
Australia’s private security industry continues to expand at a record pace, with recent data showing over 162,000 licensed security personnel […]
When Seeing Isn’t Believing: Deepfakes and the New Frontier of Security Risk
As SPAAL continues to champion higher standards and smarter practices across Australia’s security industry, one emerging threat demands urgent attention: […]
Elevate Your Skills: Free Professional Development for Queensland Security Personnel
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is offering a six-week microcredential course designed to enhance core competencies in the […]