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THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS

PUBLISHED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

[ M AG A Z I N E ] VOL.16 | ISSUE.5 | OCT/NOV 2011

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LEGAL UPDATE: GOVERNMENT ACTS TO COUNTER FRAUDULENT PHOENIX ACTIVITY NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2012 SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

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CONTENTS VOL.16 | ISSUE.5 | OCT/NOV 2011

32 SECURITY 2011 WRAP UP

20 GOVERNMENT ACTSTO COUNTER FRAUDULENT PHOENIX ACTIVITY 08 | President’s message 10 | AUSTRAC releases amendments to AML/CTF Rules 11 | Nominations Open for 2012 Security Industry Awards for Excellence 12 | Footscray CCTV installation helps reduce anti-social behavior 13 | New Security and Investigation Agents Regulations 2011 14 | Mount Everest hosts highest webcam in the world 16 | ASIAL identifies concerns

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28 GANGSTERS? COOFFENDING AND ARMED ROBBERY over fingerprinting arrangements 17 | Security Exhibition & Conference signs five year deal 17 | NSW “Crackdown” on Security Industry 18 | ASIAL Member discount for Job ad placements and Jobsearch 20 | Legal Update: Government acts to counter fraudulent phoenix activity 25 | ASIAL Industry Breakfast Briefings 28 | Gangsters? Co-Offending and

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR

he public perception of the

approach in NSW has not fully delivered on

working in the private security industry are

security industry has to a large

its expectations (indeed the Association has

legitimate and provide an excellent service

extent been framed by a series of

without success repeatedly requested over

to the Australian community.”

high profile incidents involving the crowd

the past 6 years that the NSW Government

control sector, and in particular ‘bouncers’

move to rectify identified shortcomings of

responsibility of state and territory regulators

at licensed premises.This has often

the co-regulatory approach), it would

to issue individual and security firm

resulted in negative and inaccurate media

appear somewhat harsh to apportion the

licences, and not the industry.

coverage and knee-jerk government

blame for the failure of the co-regulatory

responses affecting all sectors of the

approach at the feet of the industry. Indeed in its December 2010 report,

industry, regardless of the level of risk they

It must be remembered that it is the

ASIAL has long called on industry regulators to be more proactive and accountable in their actions to fulfil their role

the Independent Commission Against

of ensuring that rogue elements are not

Corruption (ICAC) identified that the

able to secure a licence and that those who

incident at The Ivy in Sydney have stated

Security Industry Registry (SIR) and the

have, are removed from the industry.

that the security industry self-regulates and

Vocational Education and Training

is responsible for the issuance of licences

Accreditation Board (VETAB)

order to address issues such as the

to its members.This could not be any

mismanaged the 2007 licence upgrade

alleged infiltration of the industry by

further from the truth.

process and increased the risk of

organised crime, a targeted risk-based

corruption. ICAC suggested that without

approach (rather than the one-size-fits-all

were looking to seize control of the security

effective enforcement, the benefits of the

strategy which is being proposed) would

industry. If this is the case, who has been

reforms introduced in NSW since 2003

ensure a more effective use of limited

responsible for regulating the industry for

had not been fully realised, a view

Police resources, not to mention the

the past decade or so? The fact of the matter is that in NSW, like all jurisdictions (whether Police or Fair Trading), it is government that has responsibility for:

supported by ASIAL.

additional $4.7 million per year that NSW

body, ASIAL has for over a decade called for of the security industry, to ensure that

in NSW go ahead, is to ensure that the

• conducting probity checks of individual

inherent vulnerabilities that exist cannot be

Government is held accountable for its

and security firm licence applicants to

exploited. ASIAL’s view is that inappropriate

actions and that the increased regulatory

ensure that they are ‘fit and proper’ to

or illegal behaviour has no place whatsoever

burden placed on the industry does not

work in the industry

in the security industry. Where this occurs, it

drive legitimate operators out of business.

pose the community. Media reports in the wake of the recent

It was also reported that the NSW Police

• issuing individual and security firm licences and in states such as NSW, for

As the peak national security industry a nationally consistent approach to licensing

shell out. Our challenge if the proposed changes

identified wrongdoing. In 2009 the Australian Crime

licensed security personnel

Commission (ACC) suggested examples of

At a time when there should be greater

criminal influence and organised crime

industry engagement and collaboration, it is

infiltration of the security industry across all

disappointing that the NSW Government

states and territories, including by members

has signalled that it intends to abandon the

of organised crime gangs. Whilst this is of

co-regulatory partnership.

course very disturbing, it is also important to

acknowledge that the co-regulatory

security providers will now be expected to

is up to the judicial system to address any

• overseeing the training provided to

Whilst ASIAL would be the first to

Common sense would suggest that in

note that the ACC’s report also found “The

Ged Byrnes

vast majority of companies and individuals

ASIAL President

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Think security

…THINK ASIAL When it comes to protecting your business, property or family you cannot afford to take any chances. Always use an appropriately licensed security provider and make sure that they are a member of the Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL). ASIAL is the peak national body for the security industry. Our members are bound by a Code of Professional Conduct and are committed to providing the highest standard of service and excellence. To find an ASIAL member in your local area visit www.asial.com.au

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INDUSTRY NeWS

AUSTRAC RELEASES AMENDMENTS TO THE AML/CTF RULES AUSTRAC has released amendments to the AML/CTF Rules regarding reportable details for threshold transactions and exemptions from threshold transaction reporting (TTR) for certain designated services relating to Australian Government Entities and authorised deposit-taking institutions. In August 2010, ASIAL requested an exemption from threshold transaction reporting requirements for security industry cash-in-transit operators. Although AUSTRAC rejected the exemption request in May 2011, several areas were identified for discussion to give the

demanding reporting requirements

demanding and members are

CIT operator some relief from

for threshold transactions.

advised to review the amendment

submitting TTR's in certain circumstances. In September 2011 AUSTRAC

The released amendment reflects

and seek advice in implementing the

the input from ASIAL in providing

changes into their business

some relief for CIT operators.The

operations.

provided details for comment of the

legislative reporting requirements and

proposed implementation of

responsibilities of CIT operators are

Please visit www.asial.com.au for more information.

NSW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RSA AND RCG PHOTO COMPETENCY CARD IMPORTANT CHANGES to the way

ago will be required to undertake

workers demonstrate they have

training and obtain the card sooner

completed an approved course in

than those who have obtained their

Responsible Service of Alcohol

certificates more recently.

(RSA) or Responsible Conduct of

The first group of RSA and RCG

Gambling (RCG) came into effect on

paper certificates to expire are those

22 August 2011.

issued prior to 31 December 2000

The immediate changes only

which will no longer be valid from 1

apply to students graduating from

July 2012. Holders of these

early next year. Paper certificate

22 August 2011. Existing paper RSA

certificates who are still working in the

holders will be given ample time to

and RCG certificates will still

industry need to complete an RSA or

undertake a course and obtain the

continue to be valid as evidence of

RCG course with an approved training

new photo competency card.

competency until they are all

organisation and obtain their photo

phased out in stages over the next

competency card (or interim

Sheet regarding the changes and

5 years.

certificate) by 30 June 2012.

Photocard requirements can be

Under the staged transition

Further details of the second stage

Additional information and Fact

viewed at

arrangements, people with paper

of the transition arrangements, which

http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/photocard.

certificates issued more than 10 years

apply from 2013, will be announced

asp

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INDUSTRY NeWS

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2012 SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE THE 17TH ANNUAL Australian

(ASIAL), the Australian Security

2012 Award Categories

Security Industry Awards for Excellence

Industry Awards for Excellence are

Individual

will be presented at the Park Hyatt

Australia’s premier security awards

• Individual Achievement – General

Melbourne on the 3rd May 2012.

program and recognise outstanding

Organised by the Australian

individuals and organisations within

Security Industry Association

the security industry.

Security • Individual Achievement – Technical Security • Security Student of the Year Organisational • Security Management • In-House SecurityTeam • Training • Integrated Security Solution (projects above $250,000) • Integrated Security Solution (projects below $250,000) • Special Security Event or Project Visit the website at: www.asial.com.au/awardsforexcellence for more information.

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INDUSTRY NeWS

VIC – FOOTSCRAY INSTALLATION HELPS REDUCE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR TO COMPLEMENTexisting efforts to reduce anti-social

are able to “tag” vehicles and people, and track them through

behaviour, an installation of a new public safety CCTV system

the recordings without sifting through hours of footage.

in Footscray has been completed. The installation of the fully encrypted wireless mesh technology has resulted with a number of arrests made in the first month – including 18 arrests while still under trial. SNP Security State Manager – Victoria, Stuart Pitcher,

The technology took three months to install, with the final camera up and running in late June. “It is a permanent solution which can be expanded at any time,” says Pitcher. “Because the technology we utilised did not necessitate

says staff had experience with the technology through the

us to remove or alter existing infrastructure, the solution has

company’s involvement with a similar system implemented

the added advantage of being a “green” solution.”

in Dandenong and Melbourne City. “The large scale work we completed in Melbourne CBD

OUTCOME

(30 cameras) certainly gave us an edge when it came to

The objective of the new system was to reduce anti-social

preparing for this project, as it meant we were already

behaviour and crime within central Footscray, improve safety

familiar with the technology required.

perceptions and support proactive policing to ensure a timely and consistent Police response.

THE BRIEF

It was designed to complement the existing initiatives

The brief from Maribyrnong Council called for a full turnkey

and programs put in place by the Council, Police and

(end to end) solution, with SNP required to undertake all

relevant stakeholders.The response from all involved has

engineering, planning and civil works – including

been positive.

determining the design and eventual location of all cameras,

Operating Procedures were developed with Council

as well as negotiating the shared use of third-party assets

officers, designed to give high priority to the privacy of

with Yarra Trams and electricity provider, Jemena.

individuals and the management and usage of the

“This project represented a number of challenges due to the complex design and full wireless capability required,” says Pitcher. “We had to design a system that would deliver 99.9 per cent uptime using a total RF (radio frequency wireless) solution.This requirement challenged us as our last successful safe city installation (MelbourneCity) comprised of 60% fiber and 40% RF solution.” THE SOLUTION 31 high definition cameras were installed – seven pan tilt zoom cameras and the remainder fixed – in 16 locations throughout Footscray’s CBD and mall area and immediate surrounding streets. The requirements laid out in the brief were achieved by combining a high performance, multi-service wireless infrastructure, which was capable of reliably supporting concurrent transmission of real-time video, with built in camera technology. “The technology allows for local recording at the camera to ensure the system will continually record regardless of any uncontrolled wireless interruptions,” says Pitcher. Live images are displayed in the Footscray Local Area Command Centre of Victoria Police, recorded in real time and held on file.Through the system’s advanced technology, police

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images created. The effectiveness of the technology will continue to be monitored with regular surveys of local business owners at the six and 12 month marks.

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INDUSTRY NeWS

SA – NEW SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENTS REGULATIONS 2011 THE NEW Security and Investigation Agents Regulations 2011 has now commenced. The regulations required an automatic review (legislated requirement) as the 1996 Regulations had been in existence for 14 years. The changes do not reflect reforms outlined in a discussion paper and draft Bill released in April 2011 regarding amendments to the Security and Investigation Agents Act

the obligations of security and

1995 involving the national COAG

investigation agents under the law.That

initiatives.

is, the re-numbering of sections and

2011 ASIAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

updates to references should have no

ASIAL’s 42nd Annual General Meeting

practical impact on the industry.

will be held in Sydney on Wednesday,

provisions and updating of existing

The new regulations will be

9 November 2011 from 8.45am at the

references (for example, correcting

renamed as the Security and

Stamford Grand North Ryde (corner of

references to other legislation or

Investigation Agents Regulations 2011.

Epping and Herring Roads, North

organisations).The changes to the

A copy of the re-made regulations are

Ryde, NSW).

regulations have been made to ensure

now available at

that they will not have any impact on

www.legislation.sa.gov.au

The re-making of the regulations involves some renumbering of the

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INDUSTRY NeWS

MOUNT EVEREST HOSTS THE HIGHEST WEBCAM IN THE WORLD AWEBCAM has been installed on

M12 MOBOTIX camera on nearby Kala

video is analyzed and then sent to Italy

Mount Everest to focus on two projects.

Patthar (5,675 meters tall).This camera

for further evaluation. Researchers hope

The exact height of the mountain

is currently recording stunning images

to learn more about climate change

will be measured using cutting-edge

of the 8,848-meter tall Mount Everest.

and global warming using this video, in

technology in a project sponsored by

The video shows Mount Everest as well

conjunction with meteorological data,

the Nepalese government. A number

as the South Col Plateau on the right

such as temperature and humidity,

of other high-tech devices will be

side of the image.The image is

wind speed and direction, sunlight and

used in the ‘Everest Share 2011’

updated every five minutes so that

precipitation, gathered by the world’s

research project. And as part of the

even movements of the clouds around

highest weather station (8,000 meters)

international climate and

the mountain’s summit can be tracked.

on Mount Everest.

for Research on the Environment, the

The webcam is only active during

The best image quality under

weather conditions will be

daylight hours (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

extreme conditions

documented using a MOBOTIX

Nepalese time, which corresponds to

camera.

11:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Central

camera delivers high-quality images

European time).

in spite of the icy temperatures,

environmental monitoring conference "S.H.A.R.E" – Stations at High Altitude

which can reach minus 30 degrees

The highest webcam in the world brings Everest to the Internet

Images for climate protection

Celsius. Since the camera is robust

Although the results of the height

The "Everest Share 2011" research

and flexible, it is ideally suited for

measurement may not be available for

project is taking place as part of the

harsh environmental conditions.The

another two years, live images from the

international "Share" climate and

installation was carried out by Italian

"Everest Share 2011" research project

environmental monitoring conference.

engineers together with the

can be viewed on their website

Researchers selected Kala Patthar as

Nepalese Ev-K2-CNR team and was

http://www.evk2cnr.org/WebCams/Pyra

the camera location because it offers

coordinated by Giampietro Kohl,

midOne/everest-webcam.html.

an excellent view of the western side of

leader of the Ev-K2-CNR technical

Mount Everest, including the north and

committee. Kohl says, "We spent

and it sets a new record in the

southwest faces of the mountain and

months developing the perfect setup

process: the operation of the highest

the West Ridge.The camera uses a

for the installation and invested a lot

webcam in the world at temperatures

wireless connection to transmit images

of time testing and verifying the

reaching minus 30 degrees Celsius.

to the Ev-K2-CNR Pyramid

system. And it inspired us on to set a

The Ev-K2-CNR scientific committee

Laboratory/Observatory located at an

record: operating the highest

from Bergamo, Italy, installed a type-

altitude of 5,050 meters. Here, the

webcam in the world.”

The camera makes this possible

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INDUSTRY NeWS

VIC – ASIAL IDENTIFIES CONCERNS OVER FINGERPRINTING ARRANGEMENTS In July/August ASIAL met with

out earlier, having been extended

When you receive your National

Victoria Police, Licensing &

from 8 to 10 weeks.

Police Records Check you will be

Regulation Division (LRD) and the

• The information going out with

required to forward that to LRD.

Office of the Minister for Police &

renewal notices (if read fully) now

Emergency Services to raise

advises the applicant to submit

the LRD website

concerns over arrangements

the renewal application before the

www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?

regarding fingerprinting for the

licence expires and send in the

Document_ID=31610

renewal of security licenses.

National Police Records Check

LRD has now advised that the

separately.

following changes have been made: • The regional sites of Geelong,

What does it mean for individual

Ballarat and Bendigo have been

security licence holders?

opened up for appointments

When you receive your renewal

twice a week.

notice immediately book in for your

• In a short period of time Vic Pol

fingerprints and complete the

will have 3 additional Livescan

renewal process as a matter of

machines which will be operating

priority. Pay for your licence, have

at the World Trade Centre in

your photograph taken, complete the

addition to the 2 that are

paper work and return the

currently operating.

documents as per the instructions to

• Renewal notices are now going

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LRD and before the required date.

More information is available on

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INDUSTRY NeWS

SECURITY EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE NEW 5 YEAR PARTNERSHIP Convention and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour.

NSW ‘crackdown’ on security industry Representatives from ASIAL fronted the media in early September (including Channel 7, Channel 10, ABC PM program, JJJ ‘The Hack’, 2UE, Sydney Morning Herald and The Daily Telegraph) to correct inaccurate media reports that the industry is ‘self-regulated’. As has been the case for over a decade, under the WITH VISITOR NUMBERS to the

entered into a further 5 year strategic

co-regulatory model the NSW Police

exhibition up significantly and a sold

partnership with Diversified

are responsible for conducting

out gala dinner and cocktail

Exhibitions Australia to stage the

probity checks, issuing licences and

reception, Security 2011 was a

event.

overseeing the training provided to

tremendous success. At the event,

Next year’s dates have been set

licensed security personnel.

ASIAL President Ged Byrnes

for 25th-27th July 2012.The event

Visit www.asial.com.au to view

announced that the Association had

will again be held at the Sydney

ASIAL Media Statement.

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INDUSTRY NeWS

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LEGAL UPDATE

GOVERNMENT ACTSTO

COUNTER FRAUDULENT PHOENIX ACTIVITY & PROTECT

EMPLOYEE SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENTS By Janet Lazzaro, Associate – Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers

THE Federal Government proposes to reduce tax evasion and the loss of employee Superannuation Guarantee entitlements which results from “fraudulent phoenix activity” by enacting legislation later this year which will significantly extend a director’s personal liability.

What is Fraudulent Phoenix Activity? Phoenix activity involves the winding up of a company and the carrying on of the same business by a new company.The new company, like the mythical Phoenix, rises out of the

ashes of the old company. A genuine business failure where the owners subsequently begin the business again with a new company does not necessarily involve any improper conduct. However, phoenix activity may involve breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 if, for example, the directors were involved in improper asset stripping of a debt ridden company prior to its liquidation to avoid paying creditors. The assets are then transferred to a new company controlled by the same directors, or parties related to them, with the business continuing trading

uninterrupted often under the same name. Further, in a deliberate strategy to avoid paying creditors, a company may be set up with the intention that it remains assetless and the company put into liquidation once its debts mount up. “Fraudulent phoenix activity” involves the deliberate abuse of the corporate form in order to avoid paying creditors.The major creditor is often the ATO.The ATO defines fraudulent phoenix activity as “the evasion of tax through the deliberate, systematic and sometimes cyclic liquidation of related corporate trading entities.” continued page 22

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LEGAL UPDATE

“More sophisticated fraudulent phoenix arrangements often involve a business conducted through several closely held companies within a corporate group. Typically one entity is used just for hiring employees but has few, if any, assets.”

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LEGAL UPDATE

“An investigation by the Australian Securities Commission (now ASIC) in 1996 estimated the cost to the Australian economy from fraudulent phoenix activity at that time was between $670 million to $1.3 billion.” More sophisticated fraudulent phoenix arrangements often involve a business conducted through several closely held companies within a corporate group.Typically one entity is used just for hiring employees but has few, if any, assets. If that entity fails to meet its liabilities and is placed into liquidation a new labour hiring entity is set up and the employees move across to the new entity.The business

activity are, however, the Treasury discussion paper notes that whilst phoenix activity historically used to be the domain of smaller businesses with a turnover of less than $2 million, it has now spread to much larger businesses.

What are the Existing Measures to Deal with Fraudulent Phoenix Activity?

Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITAA 1936). The ATO could issue a section 222AOE notice if the company failed to remit withheld amounts to the ATO and a failure to comply with the notice within 14 days could render a director personally liable for these amounts. Also under section 213 of ITAA 1936 the Commissioner could seek a security deposit or bond from a

continues on uninterrupted and the

If a director is involved in phoenix activity they are likely to have

person who the Commissioner considers is likely to carry on

group financially benefits from not

breached a number of existing

business for only a limited period of

having to pay the accumulated

obligations under the general law and

time as security for tax on the income

liabilities of the old hiring entity.

statute. For example, under the

that was expected to be generated by

Typically in this scenario the ATO is the creditor as a result of the hiring entity’s failure to remit PAYG withholding amounts. However, it is not only the ATO that has suffered considerable losses from fraudulent phoenix activity. Significant employee entitlements including entitlements under the Superannuation Guarantee have also been lost. In the 2009 discussion paper issued by the Federal Treasury in relation to the proposed amendments it notes the prevalence of fraudulent phoenix activity in the construction industry and industries where labour costs are high, such as labour hire, employment, security, road transport and the cleaning industry. An investigation by the Australian Securities Commission (now ASIC) in 1996 estimated the cost to the Australian economy from fraudulent phoenix activity at that time was between $670 million to $1.3 billion. It is difficult to say what the current losses resulting from phoenix

Corporations Act (Cth) 2001 a director has a duty not to allow a company to incur debts whilst insolvent (s588G); and a duty to act in good faith and in the best interest of the company and for a proper purpose (s181). Breach of these provisions may result in civil and criminal penalties, disqualification of directors (s206D; 206F), access by creditors to directors’ personal assets (s588M(3)) and the clawing back of transferred company assets (s588FB). A breach of a duty under the Act that constitutes a criminal offence may attract a fine and/or imprisonment. There is existing tax legislation to deal with fraudulent phoenix activity. Prior to 1993 the ATO was a priority creditor in liquidations for outstanding group and prescribed payments taxes. In 1993 the priority provisions were removed, however, the ATO was

that business. These provisions underwent amendment in 2010.The security deposit and director’s penalty provisions were transferred from the ITAA to the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (TAA) and some changes were made to how the provisions operated. The security deposit provisions were extended beyond just income tax liability to all present and future tax related liabilities.The explanatory memorandum to the amending legislation set out examples of circumstances where the Commissioner may request security and this specifically included where it is necessary to protect the integrity of the tax system against fraudulent

given power to collect outstanding PAYG(W) amounts directly from directors under the director’s penalty regime introduced under the Income

phoenix activity. In October 2005 the Assetless Administration Fund (AAF) was set up to finance investigations by liquidators into failed companies left with few or no assets where it appears that enforcement action may be available continued page 24

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against the company’s directors.The AFF is administered by ASIC and in 2009-2010, of the seventy directors disqualified by ASIC forty eight of these were the result of investigations funded through the AAF.

What are the Proposed Changes to Tax Legislation? On 5 July 2011 the Federal Government released the Tax Laws Amendment (2011 Measures No. 7) Bill 2011 for consultation.The bill proposes significant amendments to the directors’ penalty regime under the TAA. There are a number of problems identified with the current legislation. Firstly, under the current directors’ penalty regime the ATO is required to give a director 21 days’ notice of the penalty before the Commissioner is able to enforce the penalty.The notice period has allowed directors to place their companies in voluntary administration or liquidation and so avoid the personal liability.The proposed changes remove the 21 days’ notice period allowing the Commissioner to act immediately to recover all director penalties if they remain unpaid and unreported 3 months after the due date. Secondly, under the current legislation directors are entitled to PAYG withholding credits whether or not the company had paid the PAYG withholding amounts to the ATO.Thirdly, the current legislation does not deal with the problem of loss of superannuation entitlements.This is of particular concern because it is the individual employee who suffers the loss. In order to address these three issues the proposed changes to the

failure to pay employees' Superannuation Guarantee amounts. 2. The ATO will be able to immediately pursue directors under the director penalty regime for unpaid PAYG withholding and Superannuation Guarantee liability which remains unpaid and unreported three months after the due day; 3. The Tax Commissioner will have the discretion to prevent directors and, in some circumstances their associates, from obtaining PAYG withholding credits where the company has an outstanding PAYG liability. The consultation period for the Tax Laws Amendment (2011 Measures No. 7) Bill 2011 closed on 1 August 2011 and the bill is expected to be passed later this year.

Examples of an ATO Prosecution for Fraudulent Phoenix Activity James Soong James Soong was the Managing Director of the Fyna Group of Companies which erected construction formwork in Sydney. In 2005 ASIC banned him from being a director for 4 years as he had been a director of five failed companies put into liquidation in seven years, with each company unable to pay unsecured creditors more than 50 cents in the dollar. Mr Soong was a

investigation by the ATO for the failure by two of his companies to remit withholding payments to the ATO. The ATO found that between October 1995 and July 1998 two of his companies deducted tax instalments totalling $6.7 million from the wages of their employees however this was never remitted to the ATO. When the first of these companies was put into liquidation the employees were moved across to the second company.This company continued withholding funds from the employees' wages without remitting them to the ATO. On 21 June 2010 James Soong was sentenced to 3 years in prison and he was ordered to pay $6.7 million to the Commonwealth.

An example of an ASIC Prosecution and Advisor’s Liability In ASIC v Somerville & Ors, Mr. Somerville (a Solicitor) gave advice to eight directors of unrelated companies in circumstances where each company was insolvent or nearing insolvency. Somerville advised each of the directors to restructure the old debt laden company (“A”) so that the failing company ceased to trade and a new company (“B”) was formed. A then sold its assets to B on terms that included the transfer of 100 “V” class shares.The V class shares entitled A to

tax legislation include the following changes:

director of Fyna Formwork Pty Ltd, Metroform Pty Ltd, Marquelex Pty Ltd and Pacific Constructions Pty Ltd. ASIC also found that after Mr Soong resigned his position as a director of Fyna Constructions Pty Ltd, he was involved in making decisions as an officer of the company that affected its financial position which also fell

all dividends in B up to an amount equivalent to the purchase price. Employees of A were terminated and offered employment by the new company. B took over essential property, plant and equipment with pre transfer debtors and all outstanding liabilities remaining with A. Subsequently the “V class” shares paid

1. The director penalty regime is to be extended so that directors are personally liable for their company's

within disqualification provisions under the Corporations Act. Mr Soong was also under a long

no dividend; therefore the assets were transferred for no payment at all.

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ASIAL Industry BREAKFAST Briefings ASIAL VIC Industry Briefing Date: Friday, 4th November 2011 Venue: Batmans Hill on Collins 623 Collins Street, Melbourne Time: 7am (for a 7.30am start) - 9am Price: ASIAL members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44 Non members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$54 Price includes a hot breakfast!

management service. David Farrell will be available to meet following the breakfast briefing. To arrange an appointment email: asial@gfm.com.au. PLUS… National Update – ASIAL’s Manager of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Peter Johnson, will provide a national industry update.

ASIAL QLD Industry Briefing Trends relating to expert evidence lessons for security organisations Tony Zalewski, founder and former CEO of the Australian Institute of Public Safety has worked on over 300 cases as an expert witness, including a number of major cases in Victoria. Tony will explain what experts do behind the scenes, including how security organisations should structure their systems of work to minimise risk. Document destruction & retention policies – do you know how long documents should be kept and why? David Farrell, a Partner with Goldrick Farrell Mullan lawyers will provide an overview of the types of business documents owner/managers are required by law to keep and for how long. The briefing will include examples of how documents that have been kept for periods longer than the required minimum can be of great assistance in some types of litigation. A list of relevant legislation in each State will also be provided. Full Corporate ASIAL Members now have access to a new legal and audit service through Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers. The service includes a complimentary overview of any legal issue via phone or email, a fixed price legal audit of three standard business documents and claims

Date: Wednesday 9th November 2011 Venue: Victoria Park Function Centre: 223 Herston Road, Herston Time: 7am (for a 7.30am start) - 9am Price: ASIAL members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39 Non members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49 Price includes a hot breakfast! Document destruction & retention policies – do you know how long documents should be kept and why? Vin Goldrick, a Partner with Goldrick Farrell Mullan lawyers will provide an overview of the types of business documents owner/managers are required by law to keep and for how long. The briefing will include examples of how documents that have been kept for periods longer than the required minimum can be of great assistance in some types of litigation. A list of relevant legislation in each State will also be provided. Full Corporate ASIAL Members now have access to a new legal and audit service through Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers. The service includes a complimentary overview of any legal issue via phone or email, a fixed price legal audit of three standard business documents and claims management service. David Farrell will be available to meet following the breakfast

The peak body for security professionals

briefing. To arrange an appointment email: asial@gfm.com.au. PLUS… National Update – ASIAL’s Professional Development Manager, Tania Laird will provide a national industry update.

ASIAL NSW Industry Briefing Date: Wednesday 9th November 2011 Venue: Stamford Grand: Corner of Epping and Herring Roads, North Ryde Time: 7am (for a 7.30am start) - 9am Price: ASIAL members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44 Non members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$54 Document destruction & retention policies – do you know how long documents should be kept and why? Janet Lazzaro, an Associate with Goldrick Farrell Mullan lawyers will provide an overview of the types of business documents owner/managers are required by law to keep and for how long. The briefing will include examples of how documents that have been kept for periods longer than the required minimum can be of great assistance in some types of litigation. A list of relevant legislation in each State will also be provided. Full Corporate ASIAL Members now have access to a new legal and audit service through Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers. The service includes a complimentary overview of any legal issue via phone or email, a fixed price legal audit of three standard business documents and claims management service. David Farrell will be available to meet following the breakfast briefing. To arrange an appointment email: asial@gfm.com.au. PLUS… National Update – ASIAL’s CEO Bryan de Caires, will provide a national industry update.

Further reading:

McCluskey K & Wardle S 2000. ’The social structure of robbery’ in The social psychology of crime: groups, teams and networks, D.Canter & L.Allison (eds), pp. 247-285. Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing. Smith L, Dossetor K & Borzycki M 2011. Armed robbery in Australia: 2008 national armed robbery monitoring program annual report. Monitoring report series no. 15. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. http://www.aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/mr/120/15.aspx

Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) 2009. Strategies for preventing armed robbery. AICrime reduction matters no. 78. http://www.aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/crm/6180/crm078.aspx Alarid L F, Burton V S & Hochstetler A L 2009. Group and solo robberies: do accomplices shape criminal form? Journal of Criminal Justice, 37, 1 – 9. Burrows J, Poole H, Read T & Webb S 2003. Tackling personal robbery: lessons learnt from the police and community partnerships. Online report 02/03. London: Home Office. Monk K, Heinonen J A & Eck J E 2010. Street Robbery. Problem guide no. 59. Centre for Problem-Oriented Policing. http://www.popcenter.org/problems/street_robbery/

The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. It seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice. www.aic.gov.au

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SECURITY 2011 EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE The Security 2011 Conference and Exhibition, in its 26th year, cemented its position as Australia’s premier Security industry event, attracting a large audience of security professionals, many of whom were visiting for the first time. The Security 2011 Conference and Executive Briefings, held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, featured an exceptional line-up of speakers who focused on strategies to combat the changing security threats faced by organisations.The conference sponsored by SNP Security attracted a strong audience of security professionals and media from around the country. Among those addressing the conference included Dr Hugh Bradlow (pictured top left), Chief Technology Officer from Telstra who gave an enlightening presentation on where technology is heading and the security implications. Mike Rothery (pictured top centre), First Assistant Secretary, from the Attorney General’s Department highlighted the importance for business to have in place an effective resilience strategy. Associate Professor Nicholas O’Brien, Counter-Terrorism/ Associate Head of School, Charles Sturt University and Adjunct Professor Mick Keelty, Faculty of Arts

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and Social Sciences, Australian National Universit and Adjunct Professor, Australian Graduate School of Policing, Charles Sturt University provided a timely reminder of the challenge posed by social media to security. Bruce Blythe (pictured top right), Chairman of Behavioral Medical Interventions (USA) provided an insightful presentation on Workplace Violence: Understanding and Defusing the Violent Mind. ASIAL’s CEO, Bryan de Caires, says the event gets stronger and stronger each year.

“The Security Conference and Exhibition attracts security professionals from around the country and also internationally, with the numbers increasing each year.” Dates for 2012 have been secured: 25th- 27th July 2012 at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

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SECURITY 2011 EXHIBITION By Kobe Johns, Exhibition Manager, Security 2012 Exhibition and Conference Security 2011 Exhibition concluded on Friday 26th August 2011. The exhibition; run for the 26th time has been deemed a great success by exhibitors and visitors alike. I am pleased to announce visitor numbers have increased by 10% from the 2010 exhibition and more than 20% of attendees visited us for the first time. Our team has worked hard to gain support not only from the core Security Industry but from those in parallel markets whose daily roles include elements of security, risk and resilience. Combined with the activity undertaken by exhibitors, we are experiencing growth and recognition as a valuable event for the wider security industry. Plans to build on this growth for 2012 are already underway, to stay in touch please visit our website www.securityexpo.com.au. I thank our sponsors for their support this year; SCSI, Direct Wireless as headline sponsors for the second year and who have confirmed their commitment to a third year for Security 2012. New Product Showcase sponsors – Verint Systems, Detect and Protect Zone sponsors – National Security and Intelligence, Lanyard sponsors – ID Warehouse and prize sponsors Q Video Systems and FujiFilm Fujinon. Our event is enhanced by their contribution and we are always happy to have the support of industry leaders such as these. Congratulations to FLIR Systems for winning the Verint

New Product Award 2011 for www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/security/thermalfence FLIR Thermal Fence.Thermal Fence secures an area in conditions such as total darkness, fog, rain or blinding sunshine, effectively protecting compounds from attacks and vandalism 24/7. Runners up for the award were www.crimcam.com.au Farm Cam’s Digilant® Solar-Cam™ and wwww.takex.com.au/index.htm TAKEX for the TX-124R trophies were presented at the ASIAL Gala Dinner on Thursday 25th August and we congratulate them also. Exhibition stand awards were also announced at the Gala Dinner.This being my first Security Exhibition I must convey how impressed I was with the effort and investment that goes into all stands, small and large. Security 2011 Stand Award Winners: • Best Stand 36m2 and Over – SCSI, Direct Wireless • Highly Commended 36m2 and Over – Geutebruck • Best Stand Under 36m2 – Ekey Biometrics • Highly Commended Under 36m2 – Anixter • Best Shell Scheme – Barricade Bar Finally, thank you to the ASIAL team who we work closely with. To Angela and Bryan thank you for your support, and we look forward to working with you on another successful event in 2012.

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SECURITY 2011 COCKTAIL RECEPTION The Security 2011 Cocktail Reception was again a sell-out event. Sponsored by ISS Security, the reception was held at the Bayside Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre featuring spectacular views of Darling Harbour.The reception, filled with over 300 industry professionals, were treated to Charlie Yann, a talented food sculptor who wowed guests with his work creating fish and mermaids out of melons and vegetables; and Godiva (As seen on Channel 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent) a stirring female string quartet playing everything from Mozart to Mancini to Michael Jackson.The Cocktail Reception was again a great opportunity for guests to network with fellow security personnel whilst enjoying the delicious food and beverage on offer. Speaking at the Cocktail Reception, ASIAL President Ged Byrnes announced that the Association had entered into an agreement with Diversified Exhibitions Australia that will see ASIAL as the lead industry partner for the event until 2016.

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The Security 2011 Gala Dinner was held at Doltone House in Pyrmont, with over 550 security professionals enjoying the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night of nights.The comedic presence of Vince Sorrenti as MC was joined by the irrepressible Marty Coffey. Vince once again delighted the audience with his signature brashness and Coffey produced some death defying stunts as he juggled machetes and chainsaws, adding fire to the mix, not to mention the odd bowling ball for good measure! Sponsorship of the night by MSS Security and AON/Liberty not only provided a great opportunity for guests to network through the 560-strong crowd, but also to recognise ASIALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long standing members of the Association. Among those receiving ASIAL Platinum recognition awards included Tom Roche, MD, SNP Security; Gabriel Daher, GM, DAS, and John Humphries, Director, MGA Electronic Security. The dinner also provided an opportunity to recognize the best stands and products featured at the Security 2011 Exhibition.

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ISYOUR BUSINESS PREPARED FOR OHS HARMONISATION?

WITH the introduction of new OHS harmonisation legislation, ALL organisations in Australia need to prepare themselves for the change. The new legislation will become operational on 1 January, 2012. Each State and Territory will be required to implement identical laws by this time (subject to limited jurisdictional differences), defined by The Model Work Health and Safety Bill 2009. These laws have been agreed to by the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments and will be supported by model Work Health and Safety Regulations and model Codes of Practice (developed by Safe Work Australia).

How will these new laws affect you? Key elements of the changes are as follows: • Greater exposure for Directors and Managers (Officers) The reforms will have implications for all company directors and managers (“Officers”) who will be subject to new compliance obligations.These obligations will be applicable to all ‘officers’ as defined under Section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth):

“a director or secretary of the corporation; or a person who makes, or participates in making, decisions that

affect the whole, or a substantial part, of the business of the corporation;”… • Greater penalties There will be significant change to the regulation of workplace safety in Australia, including risk of prosecution and severe penalties for those who do not comply.The following summarises the prosecutions: Category 1: Breach of a general health and safety duty involving recklessness and wilfulness, resulting in serious harm, death or risk of such harm.

• $3,000,000 (corporation) • $600,000 (individual) • $300,000 (workers and others) • Five years' imprisonment

Category 2: Breach of general health and safety duty resulting in serious harm, death or risk of such harm (without recklessness)

• $1,500,000 (corporation) • $300,000 (individual) • $150,000 (workers and others)

Category 3: Other breaches of health and safety duties (no high risk or serious harm).

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“The reforms will have implications for all company directors and managers (“Officers”) who will be subject to new compliance obligations.”

• Need for formal OHS due diligence frameworks The model legislation requires that officers must exercise due diligence, which includes: • Understanding the nature of operations and the associated hazards and risks; • Verifying that risks and hazards are being appropriately • •

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controlled; Ensuring that appropriate resources and processes are available to work safely; Ensuring that processes are in place to receive and review pertinent information (incident, hazards, risks) and respond in a timely manner; Ensuring that knowledge of OHS laws and compliance requirements is up to date; Verifying the implementation of those processes through regular audits and verifying legal compliance.

• Other Exposures Other key exposures from the changes include:

• Contractors and sub-contractors will result in increased exposure; • Volunteers, who traditionally have not been an exposed under OHS legislations, will result in an increased exposure to employers. What should you do? As a priority activity Aon Hewitt recommends all businesses complete a review and gap analysis of their OHS due diligence framework, and prepare an action plan to align with these legislative changes. To assist your business to plan for this change, Aon Hewitt has qualified subject matter experts who can provide solutions tailored to your needs. With a national presence, we offer an initial no-cost discussion, and can work in partnership with your organisation to ensure an effective transition to the new framework. For more information please contact me directly on p: 02 9253 7039, m: 0414957619 or by email at john.capes@aonhewitt.com.

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2012 MODERN AWARD REVIEW SEEKING MEMBER OPINIONS By Chris Delaney

Fair Work Australia (FWA) will be conducting a review of all

pursue improvements to overall terms and conditions of

modern awards from 1 January 2012. Any member that has

employment of employees covered by the Award.

experienced or identified a problem or difficulty with modern award(s) should communicate any concerns to ASIAL so that we may develop appropriate submissions on behalf of the security industry.The matters that will be considered by FWA are whether a modern award(s): a) is achieving its objective; and b) is operating effectively, without anomalies or technical problems arising from the Part 10A award modernisation process. In determining whether a modern award is achieving its objective a number of considerations are taken into account including: • the need to promote flexible modern work practices and the efficient and productive performance of work; and • the likely impact of any exercise of modern award powers on business, including on productivity, employment costs and the regulatory burden; and • the likely impact of any exercise of modern award powers on employment growth, inflation and the sustainability, performance and competitiveness of the national economy. Fair Work Australia may make a determination varying any of the modern awards in any way that it considers appropriate (subject to the requirements of the FW Act) to remedy any issues identified in the review. The 2012 Review offers an opportunity for the ASIAL to communicate to Fair Work Australia the difficulties for security employers arising out of the Award(s) in their current form. It will also provide an opportunity for unions to

ASIAL has commenced its review of the following modern awards affecting members in the Security Industry: • the Security Services Industry Award 2010 • the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 and • the Transport Industry Cash in Transit Award 2010 Given the difficult and competitive environment in which the security industry is operating we will be working with all stakeholders in arguing within the review process the need for increased workplace flexibility, removal of ambiguity and greater clarity in order to improve productivity, competitiveness and certainty. We have identified a number of issues that have caused concern to members since the introduction of the new modern awards. Some of these may be drafting and minor technical matters. Others may require submissions to FWA for variation to change the effect, clarify or remove ambiguity of the award provision. Some of the more important matters identified for consideration include: • Non-Armoured Cash in Transit activities. At present no modern award has classifications that cover this work. The effect is to leave employers and employees alike with uncertainty with respect to rates of pay and conditions, especially where these employees carry out both security activities and cash in transit activities.To alleviate this problem ASIAL is considering a variation to both he Transport Industry Cash in Transit Award and the Security Services Industry Award 2010. • Provide a clear definition of Monitoring Centre as distinct from a Control Room. This is necessary to continued page 41

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The 2012 Review offers an opportunity for the ASIAL to communicate to Fair Work Australia the difficulties for security employers arising out of the Award(s) in their current form. resolve arguments that occur with award classifications. • Stand down and/or dismissal provisions for loss of licence. Members are constantly having to deal with employees who cannot be lawfully employed to carry out a security activity because the employee has had a licence suspended or refused. We need to introduce a provision into the award providing a clear opportunity for the employer to suspend and or dismiss the employee who cannot lawfully work. • Flexibility in the use of Part-time employees. The nature of the Security industry, specifically manpower requires employers to respond quickly to the changing demands of clients. Lack of flexibility in the area of Part time employment impacts negatively on productivity and profitability. • Classifications Issues. A more detailed definition of Crowd Controller (Level 1) is necessary. It may also be time to reconsider the “indicative tasks” within each of the classifications to better reflect the tasks performed in modern security work. It may also be necessary to add

new roles to the classification structure. • Meal and Crib Break provisions require clarification as do overtime rates for casuals. Other matters for consideration include: • A definition of the minimum break required for a broken shift. • Clarification of Full Time minimum daily hours when part of an aggregated roster. • Clarification of how overtime would be calculated for multiple week rosters. • Consideration of a Voluntary Overtime process and/or rate. We are seeking the views of members in the lead up to the review to identify key issues with the award for all employers in the security industry across Australia and will pursue these issues during the review. Please email Chris Delaney, ir@asial.com.au about your issues or to get involved with setting our policy for the industry.

Note: The information provided above is for convenient reference only. ASIAL and Chris Delaney & Associates Pty Ltd provide this information on the basis that it is not to be relied upon in any or all cases, as the circumstances in each matter are specific. Accordingly, we provide this information for general reference only, but we advise you to take no action without prior reference to an Employee Relations professional. ASIAL members can contact Chris Delaney by emailing ir@asial.com.au

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WELCOMETO OUR NEW MEMBERS ASIAL is pleased to welcome the following new members who joined the Association during July and August 2011. CORPORATE MEMBERS

Aegis Management Group Pty Ltd

Access Hardware (QLD) Pty Ltd

Alarm A Guard

Access Hardware (S.A) Pty Ltd

Alert Security Solutions

Ambush Security Services (Brisbane) Pty Ltd

ALG Security

Ambush Security Services (Toowoomba) Pty Ltd

Allcom Communications & Security Pty Ltd

ASSA ABLOY Australia Pacific Pty Limited

Alpha General Services Pty Ltd

Back to Base Monitoring Pty Ltd

Angad Group Australia Pty Ltd

BENS Wholesale Monitoring Pty Ltd

APD Security Group Pty Ltd

Breakaway Security

Aquarius Security Pty Ltd

BT Group Pty Ltd

Arrow Access Security

Carland Securities Pty Ltd

Aus Green Force Pty Ltd

Ezi Security Holdings Pty Ltd

Ausecom Technology Pty Ltd

Faiman Pty Ltd

Ausgroup Australia Pty Ltd

GJH Services Pty Ltd

Australian CCTV & Alarm Specialist

Green Triangle Security

Australian Security Organisation Pty Ltd

Hits Security Services Pty Ltd

Australian United Security Professionals Pty Ltd

I Sense Cam Pty Ltd

Bad Boys Enterprises Pty Ltd

Phone Tech Australia Pty Ltd

Bathurst Security Pty Ltd

Prospect (Aust) Pty Ltd

Centurion Protection Corporation Pty Ltd

Robert Charles Parker

Credible Security & Vision Pty Ltd

Southern Cross Computer Systems

Darling Downs Alarms and Fire Services

Touch Door Locks

Decode Security Solutions Pty Ltd

TSM Total Security Maintenance Pty Ltd

Deve Security & Hospitality

Waterloo Security and Alarm Services

Digital Systems Network Australia

Zennforce Protection Group Pty Ltd

DRR Security Pty Ltd DVR Solutions Pty Ltd

PROVISIONAL CORPORATE MEMBERS

Emporium Protection Services Pty Ltd

Access & Intercom Pty Ltd

Evergreen Fire Services Pty Ltd

Ace Alarms & Security - SE Qld Pty Ltd

FG Security Pty Ltd

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Gleeson Security Services Pty Ltd

Scenic Rim Security Solutions

Guardcorp (AUST) Pty Ltd

Sectight Pty Ltd

H & S Secure Zone

Security Eyes Info Tech Pty Ltd

HHH Holdings Pty Ltd

Seedigital Pty Ltd

Ideal Gate Automation Pty Ltd

Sentinel Protection Group

InDesign Technologies Pty Ltd

Skyhigh Security Services Pty Ltd

Intune TV

Solsec Pty Ltd

Joss Services Pty Ltd

Southern Cross Security Solutions Pty Ltd

Kadri Training Pty Ltd

SVN Security

Lime AVS Technologies

Synergy Technology Solutions Pty Ltd

Matrix GE Pty Ltd

Syscon Solutions Pty Ltd

Micann Pty Ltd

Torcorp Investments Pty Ltd

MIMA COMMSEC PTY LTD

TPM Consulting Pty Ltd

Mr Alarms Pty Ltd

TZ Electrical Services Pty Ltd

Mursomi Pty Ltd

Unique Security Services Pty Ltd

National Security Resources Pty Ltd

Urunga Windows & Glass Pty Ltd

Nitin Prashar

Vice Corp Pty Ltd

North Coast Fire Systems Pty Ltd

Wade Michael Mann

Orion Protection (Aust) Pty. Ltd

WeberTechnologies Pty Ltd

Paradise Security International Pty Ltd

Wilbry Pty Ltd

Paulson Security

Wired 4 Security

Powerguard Security Pty Ltd

XForce Group Pty Ltd

PSG Solutions Pty Ltd

Xpress Security Pty Ltd

R K Muhamad & C H Yamashita Raiden Enterprise Pty Ltd

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Raydan Security Services Pty Ltd

E-Ticket Travel Pty Ltd

Resolute One Security Pty Ltd

Forum-A Pty Ltd

RVK Property Protection Services

Nixon Controls Pty Ltd

S & P Protective Security Services Pty Ltd

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MEMBER RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Ged Byrnes (ASIAL President) with DAS General Manager, Gabriel Daher

Ged Byrnes (ASIAL President) with SNP Managing Director,Tom

Ged Byrnes (ASIAL President) with McCall Security Managing Director, Brett McCall

Ged Byrnes (ASIAL President) with Gallagher Australia Technical

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Managing Director,Tom Roche

her Australia Technical & Product Manager, Kevin Bartley

Ged Byrnes (ASIAL President) with MGA Electronic Security Director John Humphris and Vince Sorrenti

Ged Byrnes (ASIAL President) with BCD Managing Director, Bruce Butler

Recipients of ASIAL’s new Member recognition program were presented with their Member recognition certificates at the Security 2011 Gala Dinner at Doltone House in Sydney. The recognition program consists of four levels of membership recognition: • Platinum: 25 years + of membership • Gold: 16 – 24 years of membership • Silver:11 – 15 years of membership • Bronze: 6 – 10 years of membership Platinum and Gold certificates were presented during the Gala Dinner to the following Members:

Platinum: Direct Alarm Supplies (DAS), MGA Electronic Security and SNP Security. Gold: BCD Security Pty Ltd, Gallagher Australia Pty Ltd and McCall Security Pty Ltd. Many more Members are yet to receive their recognition certificates. Eligible Members will be provided with an opportunity to be presented with their recognition certificates at upcoming ASIAL functions. For further information on the program visit www.asial.com.au/Memberrecognitionprogram

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ASIAL Certified Security Monitoring Centres*

Current as at: 2 October 2011

Company (short form name)

Australian Security Industry Association Limited

State

Cert. No.

Grade

NSW

366

09 Mar 2013

334

28 Feb 2012

ARM Security

360

10 Mar 2013

ART Security

VIC

356

30 Oct 2012

Central Monitoring Services

NSW

343

21 Mar 2012

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

NSW

354

24 Sep 2012

Energize Australia

VIC

361

16 Jun 2012

Golden Electronics

TAS

355

17 Oct 2012

Grade One Monitoring

NSW

333

13 Feb 2012

Grid Security Services

NSW

336

18 Mar 2012

IAG (operating with IAG Data Centre)

NSW

329

27 Nov 2011

Instant Security Alarms

QLD

365

29 May 2013

ISS Security Services (Manpower Response)

NSW

335

30 Nov 2011

Linfox Armaguard

VIC

346

08 Aug 2012

Mekina Technologies

TAS

349

16 Aug 2012

NSS Group

NSW

341

07 May 2012

Onwatch

NSW

357

31 Dec 2011

Paul-Tec Australia

NSW

367

28 Feb 2013

ADT Security Allcare Monitoring Services

Expires

Protection Pacific Security

VIC

348

31 July 2012

RAA Security Services

358

12 Dec 2012

Secom Australia

NSW

327

14 Dec 2011

Sectrol Security

VIC

369

19 Aug 2013

Securemonitoring

VIC

328

23 Nov 2011

Security Alarm Monitoring Service

344

18 Jun 2012

Security Control Room

VIC

362

06 May 2013

Sesco Security

364

03 Jun 2013

Signature Security

NSW

352

03 Oct 2012

Signature Security

363

03 Oct 2012

SMC (Chubb)

QLD

330

07 Dec 2011

SMC (Chubb)

VIC

332

16 Dec 2011

SNP Security (Newcastle)

NSW

368

17 Aug 2013

SNP Security (Sydney)

NSW

347

13 Aug 2012

Spectus

325

02 Sep 2011

State Govt Protective Security Service

QLD

340

22 May 2012

Summerland Security Services

NSW

331

30 Nov 2011

Westpac Banking Corporation

NSW

338

19 Mar 2012

Woolworths Limited

NSW

351

04 Nov 2012

*The above-listed ASIAL Certified monitoring centres comprise those establishments that have been inspected and graded for compliance with the applicable Australian Standard: AS 2201.2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2004. PLEASE NOTE: ASIAL takes no responsibility for listed companies which may change the nature of their operations subsequent to Certification.

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HOT PRODUCTS

CamVu720 High Definition IP Camera n Dedicated Micros > (02) 9634 4211

n Email > dmaustralia@dmicros.com n Web > www.dedicatedmicros.com

The CamVu720 Series are high definition dome and box IP Cameras offering up to 2 megapixel image streams in a choice of compression formats. With advanced features such as Integrated Camera Recording, on-board video analytics and direct configuration from associated Video Servers, the CamVu720 Series contains a powerful suite of enterprise-scale capabilities. CamVu720 series cameras are ideal for use with Dedicated Micros Closed IPTV, a management layer combining open standard IP protocols with patent pending innovation to provide easy to install, safe and secure IP video solutions, whether deployed in a standalone system, or across new and existing network infrastructures. This ground breaking solution provides a very simple and secure answer to IP video, meaning that no prior knowledge of IP networking is required. Sophisticated and Dependable network security can be achieved with a single click.

NEW!

Eco Range® Security Power Supplies n Tactical Technologies > (02) 8822 1888 n Web > www.tac-tech.com.au

n Web > www.eco-range.com.au

NEW!

All New 5 Amp DC Models Now Shipping. Released this month, all new 5 Amp 12Vdc & 13.5Vdc models compliment Tactical’s existing Eco Range DC and AC lineup (current models include 12Vdc & 13.5Vdc 2.5A, 18Vdc 2A & 4A and small footprint, high density 24Vac models in 4A & 6A ). New 5A models feature state-of-the-art Ultra-Quiet Switchmode design and high output battery chargers to support large capacity Sealed Lead Acid batteries for extended mains fail runtimes. In contrast to other brands, (where battery charge current must be subtracted from total output) Eco Range 5 Amp models are rated for continuous output of 5 Amps, plus an additional 1.4A for battery charging yielding a total rated output of 6.4 Amps. An additional benefit is their small size – Eco Range 5A DC models share the same metalwork (both module & cabinet) as their 2.5A cousins.

Video Monitoring & Verification n Grade One Monitoring > 1300 723 185 n Web > www.grade1.com.au

n Web > www.remoteguard.com.au Grade One Monitoring has established a reputation for providing a flexible and innovative approach to the security installer market. Continuing to lead the industry we are now pleased to introduce Remoteguard. Remoteguard incorporates the following features: • High Resolution Video Verification • Real Time Virtual Patrols • Two Way Audio Communication • Secure Private Network • Utilises MOBOTIX high-resolution, hemispheric camera technology. Grade One Monitoring incorporating Remoteguard continues to lead the future in security monitoring.

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HOT PRODUCTS

Security Commander™ has arrived n Direct Alarm Supplies > (02) 9717 5222 n Email > info@das.com.au n Web > www.das.com.au

The most powerful Windows management software for Challenger™ is available from Direct Alarm Supplies. Security Commander is a highly-scalable multi-site application that can support up to 128 Challenger panels, over 6,000 intelligent doors and 32,000 alarm points. One of Security Commander’s standout features is its client-server architecture, capable of allowing up to 10 operator workstations to manage the system simultaneously. Multi-site partitioning further enhances Security Commander’s ability to manage geographically dispersed sites over an IP network or multiple tenant offices in the same building. Security Commander is compatible with Windows 7 and is intelligently based on a SQL database, ideal for easy access to raw data for powerful database replication, information exchange and custom reporting. An XML-based API additionally allows integration to thirdparty HR or payroll systems.

NEW!

UniGuard 12 Online Patrol Management Software n Valutronics > 1300 1333 66

n Email > sales@uniguard.com.au n Web > www.uniguard.com.au

NEW!

Our fast paced Security environment allows us very little time to micro-manage employees to ensure compliance. ValuTronics takes its service to a whole new level with the newly released UniGuard 12 Online Patrol Management Software which perfectly complements its new GPRS hardware. Save more time than ever! Generate guard tour reports in seconds and have them sent out to your clients as proof of attendance with a single click or automatically to a schedule. Additionally, UniGuard 12 reports are mobile, tablet, iphone and iPad friendly from wherever there is an internet connection.

Prisma Terminal from Inner Range n For more information contact: n Web > www.innerrange.com

n Web > www.centralsd.com.au The much anticipated Prisma from Inner Range boasts a stylish new user interface for Concept 4000 Systems. Featuring a full colour LCD screen, the Prisma Terminal leverages its user experience from commonplace mobile communications and personal entertainment devices. It offers a simple to use icon, function key and scroll wheel based navigation system, together with large easy to read text. As a result the new Prisma Terminal provides a delightful user experience. Available in either white or black and equipped with variable colour keypad backlight and auto-dimming backlight technology, the Prisma Terminal can be tailored to blend in or stand out in any environment. Supporting all the standard programming, commissioning and user features of Inner Range’s popular Elite terminal, the Prisma Terminal brings new dimension to the feature set. Prisma terminal will be available August-September 2011.

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HOT PRODUCTS

Safety First with Barricade Bar™ n Barricade Bar™ > 1300 11 31 31 n Email > info@barricadebar.com n Web > www.barricadebar.com

The Barricade bar™ lock have been used in Europe for over 20 years. Installed on the inside of the door externally it projects 3 steel bars – each 12cm – through brackets fixed onto the wall. It can be fitted vertically, horizontally or cross ways, and is operated from both inside and outside. It is suitable for sliding doors, garage doors, and French doors as well as windows, for domestic and commercial properties (especially recommended for jewellery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, etc.).These custom made steel bars will give your home or business the essential physical security.

New Generation in Vehicle Tracking n SimPRO > 1300 139 467

n Email > sales@simpro.co

n Web > www.simtrac.com.au simTRAC enabled tracking devices will change the way you manage your service and field staff. View your fleet and track mileage, even receive email alerts when a vehicle enters a specific location. simTRAC installation includes low cost of entry and no lock in contracts. Once installed, you begin tracking from the web-based interface, your iPhone or a tablet device. simTRAC is an innovative product from the Acorn Software Group and simPRO, developer of one of the leading Australian-based Job Management software solutions. When combined with simPRO, you have a total solution to service your customers’ business needs. Track, monitor and record the movements of your entire fleet 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

UniGuard Lightweight Recorder

n Uniguard Patrol Management > NSW – 1300 133 366 n Email > sales@uniguard.com.au n Web > www.uniguard.com.au

Cheap enough to assign to an employee with their uniform, the new VM03LL wand from ValuTronics will soldier on an on with its minimum battery life of six whole years without recharging. This new unit from this innovative company, is totally waterproof and is made from machined 316 stainless steel with an aircraft grade machined aluminium body. It complements the newly released UniGuard ONLINE Portal perfectly and is backwards compatible with all ValuTronics systems. Features: Stores over 4,000 separate events, including date and time, accurate to the second • Completely watertight and shock proof construction Covered by UniGuard's comprehensive 25 month warranty • Compatible with all UniGuard hardware and software. Call UniGuard on 1300 133 366 now for an info pack.

6 YRS battery life without recharging

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ASIAL NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011/2012 NOVEMBER

BREAKFAST BRIEFINGS (2012)

VIC Industry Briefing 4 November 2011, Batman’s Hill On Collins, Melbourne QLD Industry Briefing 9 November 2011, Victoria Park Function Centre, Brisbane NSW Industry Briefing & ASIAL National AGM 9 November 2011, Stamford Grand, North Ryde

Feb – Mar 16 February Breakfast Adelaide 17 February Breakfast Perth 23 February Breakfast Hobart 28 February Breakfast Canberra 29 February Breakfast Sydney 01 March Breakfast Melbourne 21 March Breakfast Brisbane

MARCH (2012) Security Industry Awards for Excellence NOMINATIONS CLOSE Friday 2nd March 2012

MAY (2012) Security Industry Awards for Excellence Dinner Thursday 3rd May 2012 Park Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne 7.00pm to 10.30pm

JULY (2012) Security 2012 Exhibition & Conference 25-27 July 2012 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

May – Jun 3 May Breakfast Melbourne 16 May Breakfast Sydney 7 June Breakfast Adelaide 8 June Breakfast Perth 13 June Breakfast Brisbane 14 June Breakfast Canberra 15 June Breakfast Hobart Jul – Oct 23 August Breakfast Melbourne 10 October Breakfast Brisbane 17 October Breakfast Canberra 18 October Breakfast Adelaide 19 October Breakfast Perth/Hobart Nov – Dec 23 November Breakfast Melbourne 28 November National AGM

Security 2012 Conference Wednesday 25 July 2012 Security 2012 Executive Briefings Thursday 26 July 2012 Security 2012 Cocktail Reception Wednesday 25 July 2012 6.00pm to 7:30pm Security 2012 Gala Dinner Thursday 26 July 2012 7.00pm to 10.30pm

To find out more register online www.asial.com.au/eventscourses or email events@asial.com.au

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