From the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020, new minimum rates and allowances start in security industry awards. See The Commission’s announcement of a 1.75% increase to minimum wages for more information about the 2020 Annual Wage Review. The Fair Work Commission will issue the updated awards on 31 October 2020 and updated Fair Work […]
Members make sure that you’re paying your employees according to the right tier so you’re reimbursed correctly. Don’t forget, you have until 31 October 2020 to pay your employees for the JobKeeper fortnights starting 28 September. For JobKeeper fortnights from 28 September 2020, there are two payment rates – a tier 1 (higher) rate and a tier 2 […]
On Monday, 21 September, SPAAL addressed the Parliamentary Joint Committee on development of an Australian Standard for the training and use of private contracted security and detection dogs. SPAAL is a member of the Standards Australia committee developing the standard for Private Sector Patrol and Detection Dogs. Read More
On 6 August 2020, the Australian Government released Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 (3MB PDF). The Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2020 will invest $1.67 billion over 10 years to achieve our vision of creating a more secure online world for Australians, their businesses and the essential services upon which we all depend. It will be delivered […]
The Transport (Cash in Transit) Award has been varied as a result of the 4 yearly review of modern awards. The new Transport (Cash in Transit) Award 2020 will commence on 4 May 2020. Future award MA000042 from 4 May 2020 (PDF)
This survey is to collect views on the current state, and future training needs, of the Property Services sector (which includes security). It will directly inform our project proposals for training products. Round 2 of the survey closes on the 17 February 2020. Click here to give feedback on the security industry>