NSW Revenue – Payroll tax resources for the security industry
An overview of common business practices in the security industry that may create payroll tax problems in NSW. Learn how […]
QLD – Security company fined for unlicensed labour hire
South-Australian based security company Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd (Agile Group (Global)) and its chief operating officer, have been prosecuted […]
Security services company faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an Adelaide-based company that provides nightclub and event security services around […]
National Labour Hire Licensing
The Federal Government is proposing to introduce a single national framework for labour hire regulation, which could be implemented in […]
QLD – Ongoing first aid training for crowd controllers and bodyguards
The Office of Fair Trading now accepts the Provide first aid (HLTAID011) as ongoing first aid training for crowd controllers […]
Annual wage review
Following the Annual Wage Review 2023, the Fair Work Commission has increased award minimum wages by 5.75%. The changes apply […]
Security – Ready for tax time?
Tax time is right around the corner. If you’re not sure where to start, good news – the Australian Taxation […]
Sunsetting of pre-2010 agreements (‘zombie agreements’)
A pre-2010 agreement that continues to operate (a ‘zombie agreement’) will automatically terminate (or ‘sunset’) on 7 December 2023, unless […]
Avoid extra costs and penalties for your business by getting your super in check!
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has received an increase in notifications about employers not meeting super guarantee (SG) obligations. If […]
New workplace sexual harassment laws
New laws prohibiting sexual harassment in connection with work apply from 6 March 2023. These changes are part of the […]
Changes to NSW security industry legislation commencing 1 June 2023
Significant changes to the Security Industry Act 1997 and the Security Industry Regulation 2016 will commence on 1 June 2023. Key changes include:
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Changes to Australian workplace laws
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation introduces new […]
More than $360,000 recovered for Perth security staff
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors after investigating companies engaged to provide […]
NSW Police – New penalty for false alarms
Under an amendment to the Police Act 1990 (section 209), which takes effect on 1 January 2023, NSW Police will […]
WA – Firearm and Baton Endorsed Security Officers – Change to Training Requirements
Amendments to the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997 come into effect on 17 December 2022. These amendments change the frequency with which […]
WA-Security excluded from Automatic mutual recognition
Some occupations are currently excluded from the AMR scheme due to significant risks to the health and safety of workers […]
New paid family and domestic violence leave
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a […]
QLD Office of Fair Trading Security Newsletter – October 2022
Welcome to the October 2022 edition of the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) Security Buzz, an e-newsletter for Queensland security […]