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 […]
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 […]
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 […]