Victorian Private Security Licensing Reforms Take Effect

Major reforms to Victoria’s private security industry have officially come into effect, following the passage of the Private Security and County Court Amendment Act 2024 and the finalisation of the Private Security Regulations 2025. These changes mark a significant shift in how security professionals and businesses are licensed, trained, and held accountable. 🔄 Transition to a Unified Licensing […]

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Changes to Victorian private security licences & registrations

On 15th June 2025 is the starting date for important changes to Victorian private security licences and registrations. These changes are under the Private Security and County Court Amendment Act 2024. This means all private security activities will become licensed activities, and there will be some additional requirements for existing licence holders. The changes introduced […]

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Victorian security licensing changes

As a result of the private security industry review in 2021, and subsequent passing of the Private Security and County Court Amendment Act 2024, all private security registration holders are required to transition to private security licences from June 2025.   Current private security registration holders Current Private Security registration holders who are due to […]

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Victorian Private Security Act Amendment Bill 2024

The Victorian Parliament passed the bill on 21 March 2024, the Act will now go to the Governor for Royal Assent. The Private Security and County Court Amendment Bill 2024 is a Bill for an Act to amend the Private Security Act 2004. Private Security and County Court Amendment Bill 2024 – EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM Private […]

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Victorian Government launches sick pay guarantee for casual workers

After significant consultation with workers, industry and community, the Victorian Government has launched an initiative to pilot sick pay for casual and contract workers in certain occupations in Victoria over the next two years. The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee provides casual and contract workers with a guarantee they will receive sick pay when they need […]

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