Spotlight on Innovation: Security Exhibition & Conference Returns to Sydney
From August 27–29, the Security Exhibition & Conference 2025 will once again take centre stage at ICC Sydney — bringing […]
Strengthening Business Resilience: A Practical Guide for Security Providers
In today’s unpredictable landscape, resilience is no longer optional—it’s essential. The Australian Government’s Guide to Protecting Your Business offers a […]
Understanding Casual Employment
Casual employees play a vital role in Australia’s workforce, offering flexibility for both employers and workers. Under the Fair Work […]
Right To Disconnect Laws
On August 26th, the right to disconnect laws come into effect for Australian small businesses (less than employees). These laws […]
From July 1st – Minimum Wage & Super Guarantee
Two very important changes took effect on 1st July 2025. National Minimum Wage Increase In June the Fair Work Commission […]
International Security Officers’ Day – 24th July
Each and every day, security officers work to protect people, property, and public spaces. On 24 July, we mark International […]
Security Service Industry Awards Changes
Changes to the pay guide for the Security Service Industry Awards [MA000016] effective from 1 July 2025 relate to: For […]
Starting 1st July 2025
Fair Work Minimum Wage Increase The Fair Work Commission has increased the National Minimum Wage and award wages by 3.5%, […]
Australia’s Private Security Industry: Challenges & Opportunities
The Australian private security industry plays a vital role in safeguarding businesses, infrastructure, and communities. With an estimated annual revenue […]
Pay and Conditions Tool: Changes from Fair Work Ombudsman
The Pay and Conditions Tool and Pay Guide for the Electrical, Electronic and Communications contracting Award [MA000025] have been been […]
Payroll Tax 2025 – Important Message from Revenue NSW
With the 2025 Payroll Tax Annual Return getting close, Revenue NSW have sent out information about some changes to the […]
Tax Time – Tips For Security Personnel
Tax time is approaching, and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a range of tips and resources to help make […]
Toolkit For Promoting Respect At Work
Workplace sexual harassment is a significant work health and safety hazard, affecting industries across Australia, including the security industry. For […]
NSW Police Force Shield – Personal Security Guidance
With the NSW Police Force joining the Global Sheield Network, a number of good resource documents have been produced. This […]
Security contracts guiding principles
Issued by the Australian New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee these principles were published to assist owners/operators of crowded places working […]
Westfield security guards issued body-worn cameras
Security guards at major shopping centres across Australia and New Zealand will be required to wear body-worn cameras. It comes […]
Commonwealth criminal code amendments for protection of security guards
The Criminal Code Amendment (Protecting Commonwealth Frontline Workers) Bill 2024 aims to strengthen protections for Commonwealth frontline workers, including security […]
2024-25 end of daylight saving
Daylight saving will end at 2am on Sunday 6 April 2025. At 2am move clocks back one hour to 1am.