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 […]
Espionage Threat Highlights Critical Role of Private Security
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess recently revealed that foreign interference is costing Australia an estimated $12.5 billion annually. This espionage threat […]
Breaking Barriers: Krissy Barrett Appointed AFP Commissioner
In a landmark moment for Australian law enforcement, Krissy Barrett APM has been appointed as the ninth Commissioner of the […]
Victorian Private Security Licensing Reforms Take Effect
Major reforms to Victoria’s private security industry have officially come into effect, following the passage of the Private Security and County […]
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 […]