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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Review of the Victorian Private Security Industry – Final Report

The review – released today – proposes significant changes across the industry, including establishing an enforceable code of conduct, increasing the quality and monitoring of training, streamlining licensing requirements and establishing a complaints website and phone line. The Government will implement all 21 recommendations in the review over the next three years. Implementation of the […]

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Victoria – On the Spot Fines for Workplace Safety Breaches

From 20 July 2021, WorkSafe inspectors will be able to issue infringement notices with penalties of up to $1,817.40 for certain offences, such as working without a required license, registration, qualification, experience or supervision, or the use of equipment or substances that are not licensed or registered. These changes have no effect on the responsibilities […]

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