High Visibility Events And Front Line Private Security
Big events place private security providers and security officers under greater pressure and increased public and regulatory scrutiny. There is […]
Private Security Licensing Reviews: Why State-by-State Compliance Still Matters
Private security licensing in Australia remains a state-based regulatory framework, and recent reviews and reforms across multiple jurisdictions highlight why […]
Australia’s National AI Plan: What It Means for the Security Industry
The Australian Government has released its National AI Plan, setting out how artificial intelligence will be managed, monitored and supported […]
Recruitment & Skills Pressures In The Electronic Security Sector
Australia’s electronic security sector — including CCTV, access control, alarms and integrated security systems — continues to expand as technology […]
Free Short Courses To Help Strengthen Business Skills
Running a security business requires up-to-date knowledge across finance, tax, record keeping, workforce management and cybersecurity. But there is support […]
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 […]
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 […]