Security businesses operating in Victoria are encouraged to review upcoming changes to the state’s labour hire laws, including changes affecting labour supply arrangements from 1 October 2026. SPAAL has received advice from the Victorian Labour Hire Authority outlining two developments relevant to the security industry. Changes from 1 October 2026 From 1 October, the general […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This guide is here to help providers in the security industry understand how much it will cost to meet their minimum legal obligations for workers and how the Victorian Labour Hire Authority assesses the risk of non-compliance from providers with these obligations. Guidance for the security industry: cost of meeting your legal obligations – download PDF