From 1 February 2022 under the new Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme, security agents, security industry trainers and investigation agents will be able to work in South Australia using their current interstate licence. If you are currently licensed for security in another state or territory and wish to work in South Australia you will need to […]
The Reserve Bank has released an Issues Paper as the first stage in its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements. The Bank is seeking views from interested parties on what changes might be required to ensure that banknote distribution is effective, efficient, sustainable and resilient – both now and into the future. Submissions close on Friday 21 January 2022.
Company directors now need to apply to ASIC for a director identification number (director ID) to help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities. All directors of companies, registered Australian or foreign companies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations will need to register for a director ID. Read More
On 10 September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Respect at Work amendments) took effect. The changes to the Fair Work Act aim to: protect and empower workers to address sexual harassment in the workplace include miscarriage as a reason to access compassionate leave. They include: introducing stop […]
By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021), are eligible to be offered to convert to permanent employment. Employers need to: make a written offer to convert their casual employees to permanent employment (this must be done within 21 days after making […]
The new Australian Standards for security in healthcare facilities have been published, providing guidance for the development and implementation of effective security systems for healthcare facilities. AS 4485.1:2021 Security for healthcare facilities, Part 1: General requirements, and AS 4485.2:2021 Security for healthcare facilities, Part 2: Procedures guide The Standards are designed to set out the […]