The Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will begin targeted compliance checks on security providers across the state in the coming months. This initiative is part of the OFT’s 2025–26 Regulatory Priorities and aims to ensure providers meet their legislative obligations while maintaining public safety. Security providers play a vital role in protecting communities and […]
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is offering a six-week microcredential course designed to enhance core competencies in the security industry. Aligned with the Queensland Security Industry Workforce Development Plan 2020–2025, this course is tailored to meet the evolving demands of frontline security work. Participants will engage in weekly workshops covering: Whether attending onsite […]
South-Australian based security company Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd (Agile Group (Global)) and its chief operating officer, have been prosecuted for supplying security guards without being licensed to do so, following an investigation by Queensland’s Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit (LHLCU). The investigation commenced after a complaint made by a security guard for non-payment of […]
The Office of Fair Trading now accepts the Provide first aid (HLTAID011) as ongoing first aid training for crowd controllers and bodyguards. The inclusion of this unit in the ongoing training requirements is designed to improve accessibility and availability of first aid training, especially in regional areas, and reduce the cost burden to licensees. We […]
Welcome to the October 2022 edition of the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) Security Buzz, an e-newsletter for Queensland security providers. Training update First aid units contained in the Queensland approved training have been updated and the previous training was superseded as of 14 April 2022. Licensees who have completed the previous training will […]
Queensland’s Digital Licence app is set to be trialled in Townsville in late 2022, followed by a statewide rollout in 2023. Through the app, Queenslanders will have the option to store their driver licence, marine licence and/or photo identification card easily and securely on their mobile devices. The Digital Licence app is a legal and […]