Running a security business requires up-to-date knowledge across finance, tax, record keeping, workforce management and cybersecurity. But there is support available to business operators – a suite of free online short courses is available through the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) Small Business Education Hub. These courses are designed to “fill a knowledge gap in as […]
As the summer period approaches, state regulators and the Fair Work Ombudsman have issued timely reminders for employers to ensure payroll and leave arrangements meet legal requirements. Security businesses often experience seasonal staffing pressures, so now is an important time to review obligations. Below is a summary of the key points, with links to official […]
The Pay and Conditions Tool and Pay Guide for the Transport (Cash in Transit) Award [MA000042] have been been changed. These updates are effective from 21st November 2025 and change the way First Aid Allowances are presented. The following links take you to the appropriate places on the webiste of the Fair Work Ombudsman. Pay […]
Australia’s summer period brings one of the busiest operating environments for security providers. Increased foot traffic, extended trading hours, major events, alcohol-related risks, and rising demand for crowd management all place additional pressure on licensed security personnel. For many members, this period coincides with annual leave cycles and the need to operate leaner, more flexible […]
October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national initiative led by the Australian Government to promote safer digital habits across businesses and communities. This year’s theme—“Building Our Cyber Safe Culture”—calls on every organisation to embed cyber resilience into daily operations. It can be easy to fall into the trap of believing that responsbility for cyber […]
In September 2025, the Australian Privacy Commissioner ruled that Kmart’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) between 2020 and 2022 was unlawful. The retailer had deployed FRT across 28 stores to combat refund fraud, capturing biometric data from every customer entering the premises—without notice or consent. The Commissioner found that: This case underscores the importance […]