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 […]