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 by the Act include:
- private security registration holders are required to transition to licences to continue working in the security industry
- additional requirements before private security licences can be renewed
- independent contractors with an Australian Business Number (ABN) related to their security activity are required to hold both a:
- Private Security Individual Operator licence, and
- Private Security Business licence
- an expanded process for complaints.
Use the links below to find out more details about these changes and what steps you may have to take:
Changes to private security licences – this takes you to the Victoria Police website
Private Security and County Court Amendment Act 2024 – where you can download the Act