Sham contracting is an arrangement where an employer attempts to disguise an employment relationship as an independent contracting arrangement. This is usually done in an attempt to avoid responsibility for employee entitlements. While some labour hire suppliers lawfully provide workers who are described as independent contractors, some companies supplying workers covered by an Award are […]
Cyber security has never been more important to Australia’s economic prosperity and national security. In 2016, the Australian Government delivered its landmark Cyber Security Strategy, which invested $230 million to foster a safer internet for all Australians. Despite making strong progress against the goals set in 2016, the threat environment has changed significantly and we […]
At Ausure Macarthur we have been managing insurances for the security industry and SPAAL members for over 12 years. A common question we receive from those providing manpower and electronic security is “are my sub-contractors covered?”. If you use sub-contractors in your security business, whether they’re sole traders or companies, you need to ensure that […]
The new guide helps employers understand their responsibilities towards employees experiencing family and domestic violence. It also helps them develop a workplace response to managing family and domestic violence. Download Guide
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released the attached report entitled ‘Do course durations matter to training quality and outcomes? NCVER Report
Ten security guards from the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have received more than $24,000 in unpaid wages, following a Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) audit of security providers for the event. The FWO conducted the audits in response to requests for assistance from security guards who were concerned about receiving their correct pay and entitlements. […]