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THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS

PUBLISHED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

[ M AG A Z I N E ] VOL.17 | ISSUE.2 | APR/MAY 2012

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SECURITY 2012 PUTS BRAVE NEW WORLD OF SECURITY CONVERGENCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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CONTENTS VOL.17 | ISSUE.2 | APR/MAY 2012

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YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUTWORK SAFETY

MOULD: AN EMERGING RISK

SECURITY 2012 PUTS ON BRAVE NEW WORLD OF SECURITY CONVERGENCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

08 | President’s message 10 | New additions to the ASIAL team 11 | NBN Co’s Small Business Offering 12 | Australian Security Medals Recognise The Industry’s Finest 16 | Enrol in an online course and earn CPD points!

16 | Annual Wage review – Transitional Increases 18 | You need to know about workplace safety 28 | Get Your Super into tip-top shape 30 | Security 2012 Conference and Networking Events 32 | Security 2012 Puts Brave New World of Security Convergence

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in the Spotlight 34 | Dealing with Stockpiling Annual Leave Entitlements?

36 | What could go wrong with telecommunications cabling?

38 | Monitoring Centres List 39 | ASIAL New Member Listing 40 | Hot Products 42 | ASIAL Calendar of events

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

LEADING FROM THE FRONT

A

s you will read throughout this

and keep abreast of what your

magazine it is apparent that your

association is doing to represent the

Association has had a busy start

interests of the industry to government,

to the year. With April already upon us, we have been interacting and

regulators and consumers.

I would like to take this opportunity to

representing Industry views on a broad

advise that Bob Bruce, who after a

range of issues.These include:

working lifetime of involvement with the

Lodgement of an application to Fair

association, has tendered his resignation

Work Australia to vary the Security Services Industry Award 2010 and the Transport (Cash in Transit) Award 2010.

from the ASIAL Board due to his

A submission to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy concerning the battery backup capability for customer premises once the National Broadband Network is rolled out.

A submission to the ACT government in relation to proposed portable long service leave scheme for the security industry.

The Association is currently preparing submissions to the SA Government about proposed changes to public

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retirement from Armaguard. Bob’s support and input to the association over the decades has been outstanding.

On behalf of the Board and members I would like to thank him for his service to the association and industry.

Editor Bryan de Caires | security@asial.com.au Editorial Enquiries

Finally, I would like to welcome John

Angela Maan

Fleming to the Association in the role of General Manager. John, who will be

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known to many of you, brings a wealth of skills and industry knowledge especially in the technical and wholesale sectors.

His appointment further bolsters the Association’s management team and will

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holidays and ACT Government on the

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Estimated Readership of 10,000

Review.

Views expressed in Security Insider do not

As an active participant in the recent

necessarily reflect the opinion of ASIAL. Advertising

Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into

does not imply endorsement by ASIAL, unless

violence and security arrangements in

otherwise stated with permission. All contributions

hospitals (which included the proposed

are welcomed, though the publisher reserves the

deployment of Protective Services

right to decline to publish or to edit for style,

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grammar, length and legal reasons. Press Releases

departments) ASIAL was able to ensure that an industry perspective was considered. We also continue to maintain ongoing engagement with state and territory regulators on a broad range of industry issues.

For further information on these representations visit the ASIAL web site www.asial.com.au or contact the ASIAL

to: security@asial.com.au.

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Reproduction of Security Insider magazine without permission is strictly prohibited. Security Insider is a subscription based publication, rates and further details can be found at www.asial.com.au.

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Secretariat. I urge you to take a few minutes each week to check the site

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INDUSTRY NeWS

2012 AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE DINNER – 3RD MAY 2012 2012 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence Dinner – 3rd May 2012 The 2012 Awards for Excellence will be held Park Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne on Thursday 3rd May 2012.

Organised by the Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL), the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence are Australia’s premier security awards program and recognise outstanding individuals and organisations within the security industry.

Richard Stubbs, one of Australia's finest stand-up comedians, will be

the Master of Ceremonies for the

by visiting

night.

www.asial.com.au/awardsforexcellen

Tickets for the dinner are available

ce or emailing events@asial.com.au

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE ASIAL TEAM Over the past few months, a number of new faces have joined the ASIAL Secretariat team.

1. John Fleming has taken up the position of General Manager with the Association. John brings more than 20 years experience with him, including senior management positions with Siemens Building Technologies, Alarmcom and SNP Security.

2. Sylva Pechackova, Manager, Membership. Sylva has a Bachelor of

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Business (Management) and prior to joining ASIAL was a senior consultant in the superannuation/financial services industry.

3. Fiona Rounds, Membership and Accounts Coordinator. Fiona has a background in the travel industry and auditing with Ernst & Young. She is currently completing her professional Chartered Accountant qualifications.

4. Stephanie Lee, Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

public relations, event management

Stephanie is a marketing

and project management experience

communications professional with

gained in the health services sector.

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AUSTRALIAN SECURITY MEDALS RECOGNISE THE INDUSTRY’S FINEST The 25th of February 2012 saw close to 300 professionals from across the security industry come together to celebrate excellence in security at the second annual ASMF dinner and awards ceremony.

Now in its second year, the ASMF continues to highlight outstanding performance through The Australian Security Medal of Valour (ASMV), which recognises acts of bravery and initiative, as well as The Australian Security Medal (ASM), recognising contribution to security professionalism and providing examples of outstanding citizenship, positive leadership, insights or influence

professionalism of the industry.

The major focus of the evening was the presentation of this year’s medals to the three recipients of the Australian Security Medals of Valour, and the three recipients of the Australian Security Medal.

Gol (Mohammad) Amiri, a Security officer stationed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge was the first to received the

at a strategic management level.

The evening’s celebrations commenced with an announcement from the ASMF board that the Foundation was launching a new benevolent fund designed to assist security officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

This marks the completion of an extremely important goal for the board, and is a major step forward for the security industry.The fund is similar to the police Blue Ribbon initiative in that it will provide support and aid to the families and loved ones of those people who may have been injured or killed in the course of performing a security role.The specifics regarding the name of the fund, and the mechanisms behind how the fund will be administered, are yet to be announced. It should be viewed, however, as a great success, and a significant step towards improving the

Australian Security Medal of Valour (ASMV) on the evening for his courageous actions in saving the life of young man intent on doing himself harm.

In the course of carrying out his normal patrol, Mohammad noticed a man on the Harbour Bridge acting in a suspicious manner. As he approached, the young man attempted to flee, climbing a barbed wire fence; sustaining numerous cuts and scratches to his head, face, arms and legs in the process. Realizing that the young man was trying to reach an area of the bridge that was well known as a preferred location for people intent on attempting suicide, Mohammad quickly chased and restrained him whereupon the young man informed Mohammad that he is an AIDS carrier. In spite of this knowledge, Mohammad continued to struggle with and restrain the young

man, repeatedly being smeared with the blood flowing from the young man’s many cuts and scratches. When emergency services arrived 20 minutes later, Mohammad’s only concern was for the young man he had prevented from harming himself.

The second ASMV recipient of the evening was Drew Ioanne, a highly valued member of the Mt Druitt Security Team where he has worked at the Westfield shopping centre since March 2006.

On the 4th February, 2011, Drew was instrumental in preventing a conflict between two rival factions at a Western Suburbs Shopping Centre while also disarming and arresting a knife wielding assailant. Drew’s quick thinking and courageous actions, executed in a calm and controlled manner, not only prevented serious injury but also served to calm a rapidly deteriorating and potentially volatile situation.

The third ASMV award of the evening went to Adam Motum who, without regard for his own safety, placed himself between a man wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and his victim in order to protect the victim from further harm.

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also deliberately placed himself between the attacker, and campus staff and students on multiple occasions to shepherd the attacker away from other potential targets; all the while being threatened and screamed at by an extremely aggressive and agitated attacker wielding a bloodied meat cleaver.

Adam also provided first-hand instructions to other security officers at the scene, and played a key role in restraining the offender until police arrived. As a result of his actions, Adam has also been nominated for a NSW Police Bravery Award.

The evening also saw the

group for his hard work, leadership and vision, as well as his dedication to protecting children from online Child Exploitation through the launch of the Cyber-Safety program at Telstra.

The Second ASM of the evening was awarded to Paul Maihi, Head of Crisis & Security Management for Westpac Banking Corporation, for his tireless dedication to mentoring young, up and coming security professionals and the fact that he has been instrumental in raising the level of professionalism in the security industry, developing successors and bridging the gap between the industry, government, law

of Transport Security at the Department of Infrastructure and Transport for his unmatched, sustainable and significant contribution to the security industry. In the course of his duties, Paul has worked relentlessly to enhance the security professionalism of the industry, set new benchmarks for security and protect and service the Australian community.

The board of the Australian Security Medals Foundation would like to once again congratulate all the medal recipients from the evening and would ask that anyone interested in nominating a recipient for the 2013

foundation award three Australian

enforcement and peers.

medals, or wishing to make a donation

Security Medals.The first was awarded to Darren Kane, Director of Telstra’s

The last of the ASM medals and the final award of the evening went to Paul Retter, Executive Director of the Office

to the ASMF fund for welfare of fallen

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security professionals, please visit www.australiansecuritymedal.com.

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ENROL IN AN ONLINE COURSE AND EARN CPD POINTS! The Centre for Compliance online training environment provides you with a range of flexible training options which allow you to: • Meet regulatory training requirements • Meet continuing professional development requirements • Undertake nationally-recognised formal qualifications • Develop and enhance your skills in a range of critical industry and general business areas.

To view what courses are available, go to: www.asial.com.au/CPD Victorian members are reminded that under Section 26 (3) of the Private Security Act 2004 it is a requirement that the nominee possess the Certificate IV in Security & Risk Management qualification or engage in a

Continuing Professional Development program.

Application to vary the Security Services Industry Award 2010 / Transport (Cash In Transit) Award 2010.

ASIAL has lodged submissions to Fair Work Australia to vary the Security Services Industry Award 2010 and the Transport (Cash In Transit) Award 2010.

ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW – TRANSITIONAL INCREASES The Annual Wage Review is currently underway and will be determined by the end of May/early June to enable an increase in Modern Award Rates to take effect from 1 July 2012.

The ACTU is seeking a $26-aweek (0.68c per hour) increase to minimum award wages up to the tradespersons rate (Level 3 in the Security Service Industry Award 2010) and 3.8% for the Levels above that.

Submissions by employer groups are arguing for increases of $14-aweek or less.

The rate increases sought from both groups rises sought are less than claimed last year, when for the first time in two decades the decision was for a percentage as opposed to a flat rate increase.

History tells us that neither the ACTU nor the employer groups get what they seek and the Minimum

Wage Panel will come down with a decision somewhere in between.

As well as the Annual Wage Review employers will have to deal with increases arising from transitional arrangements. ASIAL is currently in discussions with the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure members are provided with accurate information regarding wages and conditions.

Members should ensure they visit the ASIAL website for any updates.

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Penalties have increased under the new WHS legislation.

Breaches of obligations under the WHS legislation may result in prosecutions for which there are penalties up to $3,000,000 and 5 years imprisonment if the breach involved recklessness and wilfulness and resulted in death or the risk of such harm.

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YOU NEEDTO KNOW ABOUT WORKPLACE SAFETY

By Janet Lazzaro, Associate – Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers

For some workplaces safety issues can be significant. For example, in the security industry the risks involved in the cash-in-transit resulted in various state authorities issuing specific guidelines and codes of practice1.

Crowd control at venues2 and fatigue management of security guards3 are also identified risk areas. Employers have an obligation for the safety of workers and anyone else who may be present in the workplace (such as client, patrons, visitors).This obligation extends to situations where the risk in question may be outside the employer’s immediate control4. Whilst an employer may not be able to control all such risks they have an obligation to properly consider the risks involved in carrying out their operations and have procedures in place to mitigate the risks and ensure all their workers are properly equipped, trained and informed.

For the security industry where there are risks inherit in much of the work undertaken this can be a big issue. You have an obligation to

ensure that you are aware of your obligations for workplace safety and risk management under the legislation, regulations, and any guidelines and codes of practice issued by the regulators relevant to your operation and that you comply.

Ignorance of the obligations is no defence to a prosecution for breaches of the workplace safety legislation.

The New National Work Health and Safety Laws Prior to 1 January 2012 each state and territory had its own workplace safety legislation which differed in some respects. On 1 January 2012 the harmonised national Work Health and Safety Laws came into effect in a number of states and territories (Northern Territory, Queensland, NSW and ACT). The new WHS legislation will not start in Tasmania until 1 January 2013. Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia have yet to pass the new legislation and so the old Occupational Health and Safety

legislation still applies in those states however it is anticipated that all states will eventually be included.

Generally, occupational health and safety legislation puts an obligation on employers for the safety of their employees and others who are in the workplace.The new WHS legislation extends this obligation beyond just employers to anyone carrying on a business or undertaking (PCBU).This includes an employer, corporation, association, partnership, sole trader and certain volunteer organisations. It means the obligation to ensure a safe workplace exists even if the workers are not employees.

The purpose of implementing a national scheme is to ensure all workers in Australia have the same level of protection under the legislation, and to make it easier for businesses which operate in more than one state and for workers with permits or licences issued by safety regulators to travel from state to state. continued page 20

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What are the obligations for a Person Carrying on a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) under the WHS Laws?

A PCBU is required to eliminate risks to health and safety of workers in the workplace, so far as is reasonably practicable. If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate particular risks, they are required to minimise the risks so far as is reasonably practicable. A "workplace" is a place where work is carried out for a business or undertaking and includes any place where a worker goes, or is likely to be, while at work.

In determining what is reasonably practicable, the PCBU is required to consider the following: • the likelihood of the risk occurring • the degree of harm that may result from the risk occurring • what the person concerned knows, or ought to know, about the risk and the ways of eliminating or minimising the risk • the availability and suitability of ways to eliminate or minimise the risk.

After assessing the extent of the risk and the available ways of eliminating the risk, the PCBU may consider the costs associated with eliminating or minimising the risk, and whether they are grossly disproportionate to the risk.

Obligation to Consult Under the WHS Act the risk assessment and management process is required to be carried out by the PCBU in consultation with employees and, if necessary, other relevant PCBUs. Consultation is required for not only for identifying risks but also for making decisions about ways to eliminate or minimise those risks, the adequacy of facilities and when making any decisions which may affect health and safety.

Consultation can occur with health

and safety representatives (HSRs), via health and safety committees or by informal meetings.

Duties of Company Directors and Officers Company Directors and other Officers of a PCBU also have duties under the WHS Act to exercise due diligence to ensure that the business or undertaking complies with the WHS obligations.They must take reasonable steps to keep up to date with work health and safety matters, understand the risks associated with the business operations, and ensure the business implements proper processes and otherwise complies with its obligations under the work health and safety legislation.

Do workers have obligations under the WHS legislation?

Yes. A worker must take reasonable care for their own safety and ensure that they do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, comply with any reasonable instruction and cooperate with the PCBU’s WHS policy and procedures. A worker is anyone who carries out work for a PCBU and includes an employee, labour hire staff, volunteer, apprentice, work experience student, subcontractor, and contractor and includes a sole trader who is a PCBU and carries out work for another PCBU.

Do visitors to the workplace have obligations under the WHS legislation?

Yes. Clients, customers and any other visitor who attends the workplace must take care for their own and others’ health and safety, take reasonable care not to adversely affect the health and safety of others and to comply with any reasonable instruction given by the PCBU, so far

as they are reasonably able.

An Example of a Prosecution for breaches of Workplace Safety legislation in the Security Industry In 2001 a security firm (the principal contractor) entered into a contract to carryout cash in transit operation for an RSL club in Sydney and then subcontracted this work to another security firm (subcontractor). The principal contractor designated this “a one person operation” and directed that the cash pick up be performed between the same time window each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This was the first time the subcontractor had performed cash in transit work for the principal contractor and was not informed by the principal contractor that a robbery had occurred at the RSL only 4 months prior. The security guard who undertook the work had only just commenced work as a security guard and had borrowed a motor vehicle from a friend for the work. The motor vehicle lent was a soft skin vehicle and was not modified to include any security devices such as remote central locking, two way radio or a drop safe.

About 3 weeks after commencing this work the security guard was robbed and fatally wounded by an armed man whist returning to his vehicle after picking up the cash from the RSL. The principal contractor tried to argue that the car park of the RSL was not its workplace and therefore the OHS legislation did not apply.

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legislative requirements relating to workplace health and safety but it failed to do so. In particular, it failed to provide adequate information, instructions to subcontractors, or warn them about the previous incident, failed to give them an adequate risk assessment, failed to provide a safe system of work for the subcontractors, ensure they used safe equipment and had adequate training. The principal contractor was fined $246,000 and the subcontractor fined $140,000 and its director was fined $21,000.

Penalties Penalties have increased under the new WHS legislation. Breaches of obligations under the WHS legislation may result in prosecutions for which there are penalties up to $3,000,000 and 5 years imprisonment if the breach involved recklessness and wilfulness and resulted in death or the risk of such harm. In addition the employer may be liable to pay compensation to the injured worker.

Some of the Other Changes under the WHS Legislation There are a number of other changes under the WHS which you need to be aware of. These include the following: • the replacement of the current OHS representatives with Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) with some additional functions, • HSRs who undertake a fiveday HSR training course can direct a worker to cease work if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the worker could be exposed to a serious risk to their health or safety and issue a provisional improvement notice (PIN) if they have reasonable grounds to believe the person is contravening the work health and safety (WHS) legislation.

• Health and Safety Committees (HSCs) may replace OHS committees.The role of HSCs is to provide a means of consultation with management on health and safety issues and assist in developing standards, rules and procedures relating to WHS. • the concept of ‘authorised representative’ under the OHS legislation will be replaced by ‘work health and safety (WHS) entry permit holder’. Under the WHS Act these are officials of employee representative bodies, including both registered employee organisations under the Fair Work Act 2009 and

worksafe.vic.gov.au; worksafe.qld.gov.au; worksafe.wa.gov.au; safework.sa.gov.au; worksafe.tas.gov.au; worksafe.act.gov.au; worksafe.nt.gov.au; and for the Commonwealth safeworkaustralia.gov.au.

For further information on the issues raised in this article please contact Janet Lazzaro at Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers on asial@gfm.com.au.

This article is only intended to give general information only and is not legal advice or intended to be legal advice.You should seek legal advice before relying or acting on any content.

associations of employees or contractors recognised under a state or territory industrial law.

• Incident notification is also an important issue. Under the WHS a PCBU must notify the regulator of fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses, and dangerous incidents that arise out of the conduct of the business or undertaking, as soon as the PCBU become aware of the incident.The notification must be by the fastest available means and can be made by phone or in writing (such as by fax, email or other electronic means).The person with management or control of a workplace must preserve the incident site until an inspector attends the site.

1. eg Workcover NSW Guidelines for the Cash-in-Transit Industry dated January 2011; Workcover NSW Cash in Transit Code of Practice 2002; Safework Victoria Cash-in-Transit, A guide to managing OHS in the Cash-in-Transit Industry August 2005; Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare guidelines for The Security Industry in South Australia (2001).

2. eg Worksafe Victoria Crowd Control at Venues and Events, A practical Occupational Health and Safety Guide dated January 2007.

3. eg WorkCover Assist Applied Research Project Final Report: Fatigue Management in the Security Industry dated 27 November 2007; Worksave Vic guidance note: Security Personnel OHS – Static guarding & patrol work dated 6 June 2005 4. Hungerford J in WorkCover Authority of

It is your responsibility to ensure that you and your workers are aware of the obligations under the health and safety legislation that applies to you and that you have proper workplace safety systems in place. A good place to start is by looking at the information on the various government websites in your state: including: workcover.nsw.gov.au;

New South Wales (Inspector Keelty) v Crown in Right of the State of New South Wales (Police Service of New South Wales) (No. 2) (2001) 104 IR 268, WorkCover Authority of New South Wales (Inspector Keelty) v Crown in Right of the State of New South Wales (Police Service of New South Wales) (No. 3) (2002) 121 IR 141.

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2012 AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE RESERVE YOUR DINNER TICKETS NOW

Now in their 17th year, the Australian

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Member of the Jesuit Social

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by ASIAL, the awards recognise

> Allan Ross – CEO of Construction

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This year's winners will be announced at a special awards dinner at the Park

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• Individual Achievement – General

sanctuary in the heart of the city and will

The winners were selected by an independent judging panel comprising: > Damian McMeekin – Head of Security ANZ. > Roger Lough AM – Dr Lough, is an independent consultant and company director specialising in technologies for defence > Jenny McCauley – Ms McCauley is the Department of Human Services Representative on the

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Security • Individual Achievement – Technical Security • Security Student of the Year

host the 2012 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence dinner.

The evening will celebrate and showcase the achievements of security professionals across Australia.

Organisational • Security Management • In-House SecurityTeam • Training • Integrated Security Solution (projects above $250,000)

Richard Stubbs is well known as one of Australia's finest stand-up comedians.

His cutting wit and clever delivery makes for rapid-fire entertainment, and his winning style makes him one of the most potent forces in Australia's live radio and

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Richard Stubbs

television market. Best known for his 13

GENERAL:

WINNER: Pacom Systems

year stint as Breakfast host for Radio’s

WINNER: Binaya Thapa (Trident

SECURITY MANAGEMENT:

Triple M station and countless TV credits

Security)

WINNER: Trident Security

as writer, interviewer, co-host, host, actor

SPECIAL EVENT OR PROJECT:

and comedian. Stubbs will delight the

WINNER: MSS Security (150th

audience as this year’s vibrant MC.

Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival)

The dinner will be held on Thursday

WINNER: Strategic Protection (Perisher

3rd May 2012 in the Ballroom, Park

Snow Fields)

Hyatt Melbourne Hotel. Corporate

IN-HOUSE SECURITYAWARD:

tables or individual tickets are available.

WINNER: Sydney Convention &

Book your tickets now on the ASIAL

Exhibition Centre

website store.

TRAINING AWARD: WINNER: Central Monitoring Services

2011 WINNERS

Integrated Security Solution (Above

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD -

$250K):

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT - TECHNICAL SECURITY AWARD SPONSOR

INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTION (PROJECTS ABOVE$250K) AWARD SPONSOR

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GETYOUR

SUPER INTO TIP-TOP SHAPE Here are some quick tips to make sure your super’s fit and healthy in 2012.

Tip #1 One account makes

you tax or earn you a government cocontribution. Find out more at www.australiansuper.com/Contribution Adviser

fees around half those of most retail super funds†, you’ll keep fees to a minimum.

Tip #8 Make sure you’re

super simpler

Tip #5 Keep your fees low

covered

With one AustralianSuper account, your super is easier to manage.You’ll know how much super you’ve got, and have less paperwork. And combining your super accounts is a great way to keep your fees low.

Australians pay $1.1 billion* a year in unnecessary super fees. Simply, if you have super in retail super funds (like those offered by banks or insurance companies), you’re likely to pay more fees.

Getting married, having children or divorce are life-changing events. When your life changes, it makes sense to review your insurance, will and super beneficiary nominations.

Tip #2 Don’t pay extra tax

Tip #6 Review how your super is invested

The Government could take an extra $315 in tax from every $1,000 of your before-tax contributions – all because we don’t have yourTax File Number.

Tip #3 Find lost super 750,000 lost super accounts belong to AustralianSuper members like you.

To find lost super, just log in to your account and we’ll look it up for you using yourTax File Number.

Tip #4 Save More Super Paying extra into your super may save

Tip #9 Ask for advice if you

Your investment choice should be influenced by factors like how much you need and how long your super will be invested. Be specific about your goals and get advice if you need it. Remember – it’s savings for your retirement.

need it.

Everyone’s needs are different and that’s why you can get financial advice through AustralianSuper the way you want to – including online, over-thephone and commission-free advice from financial planners.

Tip #10 Tip #7 Make the most of changing jobs When you change jobs, you can keep your AustralianSuper account.This way, you won’t have another super account to keep track of and, with our

If you’re not already a member of AustralianSuper, now is the perfect time to join more than 1.8 million members at www.australiansuper.com/join or if you’d like help getting your super into shape, call us on 1300 300 273. continued page 29

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LOG IN to our AustralianSuper account at

• •

• • •

www.australiansuper.com to: combine or find super change your insurance, investment choice or beneficiary nomination add to your super give us yourTax File Number, or get advice using our online tools and calculators

* Choice Report, Consolidation of Superannuation accounts November 2008.† SuperRatings SMART as at 13 December 2011.

This was prepared in January 2012 by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987 AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.The information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, consider your financial requirements and read our Product Disclosure Statement available at www.australiansuper.com/pds or by calling 1300 300 273. Industry SuperFund logo used with permission of Industry Fund Services and consent had not been withdrawn at date of publication.

Our fees are low to help you retire on a high.

‘I don’t want to see my retirement savings eaten away by high fees.’

Michael, AustralianSuper member.

AustralianSuper looks after more than $42 billion, for over 1.8 million everyday Australians.

To join, call 1300 300 273 or go to www.australiansuper.com It’s Australian. And it’s super.

Prepared in October 2011 by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987 AFSL 233788 the Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898. Consider whether AustralianSuper is appropriate for you. Read our Product Disclosure Statement, available at www.australiansuper.com/FormsPublications or by calling 1300 300 273, before making a decision about AustralianSuper. Statements made by AustralianSuper members in this brochure have been reproduced with the members’ consent, which has not been withdrawn at the date of this publication. Investment returns are not guaranteed as all investments carry some risk. Past performance gives no indication of future returns. ‘Industry Superfund’ logo used with permission of Industry Fund Services (IFS). This consent has not been withdrawn as at the date of this publication.

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SECURITY 2012 C & NETWORKIN

Security 2012 Conference Date: Wednesday, 25th July 2012 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Venue: Bayside 202-203, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour As Australia’s leading security industry event, the Security 2012 Conference will bring together local industry specialists providing invaluable insights into a range of critical issues facing today’s Security Industry.

If you would like to receive more information on the conference program, please email events@asial.com.au

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Vince Sorrenti is one of Australia’s most loved and leading comic entertainers and will return as Security 2012 Gala Dinner MC. In 2011 Vince Sorrenti won the coveted Mo Award for Australia’s Best Stand-Up Comic for the fourth time!

He will also be appearing in the much anticipated Celebrity Apprentice alongside the likes of David Hasselhoff, Charlotte Dawson and Jason Akermanis.

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Security 2012 Cocktail Reception Date: Wednesday, 25th July 2012 Time: 6.00pm – 7:30pm Venue: Bayside Terrace The 2012 Gala Dinner will host a night of laughs as one of Australia’s busiest comedians Tahir will also be appearing. He has been a feature in all comedy venues around the country and has a host of TV credits including PIZZA on SBS (with spin-off hit movie FAT PIZZA), ROVE LIVE, Footy Show, Laughing Stock, Recovery, FOXTEL, Comedy Channel and he was featured on the SBS documentary series - Aussie Jokers.

Tahir was named Comedian of the Year and has been Logie nominated.

Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Price: Members $50 Non Members $55

Security 2012 Gala Dinner Date: Thursday, 26th July 2012 Time: 7:00pm – 10:30pm Venue: Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont Price: $185 per ticket

Visit www.asial.com.au/Security2012 to reserve your tickets now!

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SECURITY 2012 PUTS BRAVE NEW WORLD OF SECURITY CONVERGENCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Now in its 27th year, Security 2012 Exhibition is the must-attend trade show for security professionals in the Asia Pacific, to learn about the latest industry trends, see exciting new products and to meet and network with peers.

The three-day exhibition, held from July 25 – 27 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, is expected to attract more than 4,500 visitors from government and private enterprises. On the show floor, more than 150 local and

PwC’s most recent Global Economic Crime Survey, 34 per cent of respondents experienced economic crime in the last 12 months (up by 30 per cent reported in 2009). Almost one in ten who reported fraud

international exhibitors will showcase the latest industry innovations, ranging from alarms, CCTV and access technologies, network & mobile security solutions and robotics to a raft of new training courses, perimeter security solutions and even custom built armoured vehicles.

With cybercrime now ranking as one of the top four economic crimes, Security 2012 Exhibition will put a spotlight on how the public and private sector can capitalise on opportunities in the brave new world of security convergence. According to

suffered losses of more than US$5 million, and 56 per cent of respondents said the most serious fraud was an ‘inside job’.

Invigorated seminar series looks at key trends and issues In theme of convergence is also reflected in Security 2012 Exhibition’s invigorated seminar series, which will explore a plethora of industry trends and issues that directly affect public and private security operators in the Asia Pacific region. Some of the industry topics the presentations, continued page 33

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panels and talks will explore include: • Data centre security in the age of cloud computing Data centres are the physical ‘home of the cloud’. As more government agencies embrace cloud computing, both IT and physical security considerations need to be addressed.

• New protest movements and their implications for public security Occupy is a global protest movement that has also left its mark in Australia. In Canberra, the ‘tent embassy’ incident raised new questions about crowd management and law enforcement. Security 2012 will dissect the implications of these new protest movements for the public security sector, and the lessons learnt from this year’s incidents.

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mobility Smartphones and tablets continue to grow in popularity, and organisations

are keen to embrace them as business devices as well. What are the security implications for government agencies in particular? In addition to mitigating the risk of loss and theft, how can sensitive information be protected from espionage and targeted cyber attacks?

• Aging Australia and home automation As the baby boomer generation enters retirement, there is a shift away from institutionalised care to people staying in their homes for longer.

Security 2012 will analyse how the security industry can prepare for the growing demand for home automation, personal security technology and private security services.

• Secure by design Be it in retail, hospitality or the health care industry, the way facilities are designed is increasingly gaining recognition as a key strategy to prevent and manage crime and security threats. From simple measures such as the position of the front desk to architectural tips for designing whole buildings more securely, Security 2012 will explore the leading trends in this emerging field.

New Product Showcase to recognise industry innovation Sponsored by Verint, a global leader in Actionable Intelligence® solutions and value-added services, Security 2012 Exhibition will feature the New Product Showcase which is open to exhibitors that are launching new and innovative products in 2012.

Detect & Protect Zone National Surveillance and Intelligence (NSI) are one of a handful of forensic investigators licenced to operate Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM), also known as electronic bug detection, bug sweeping or surveillance counter measures. NSI, the Sponsor of the Detect & Protect Zone will, provide live demonstrations of TSCM using the most advance and up to date equipment available on the market.

Security 2012 Exhibition is endorsed by the industry’s peak body, the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL). Register to attend at http://www.securityexpo.com.au and follow us on Twitter @Security_Expo for the latest industry news and special event promotions.

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ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS

DEALING WITH STOCKPILING ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS?

By Chris Delaney

Paid annual leave has been an employee benefit in Australia for over 60 years and Australian workers have greater legislated minimum entitlements to annual leave than workers in any other country. So why do employees stockpile their leave and what can employers do to minimise the cost?

The most recent statistics indicate that Australian workers

became two weeks, in 1963 three weeks leave was standard

work longer hours than the international average, yet 58% of

and since 1974 employing a worker on a full time or part time

Australian workers don’t take the annual leave they accrue.

employee brings with it an entitlement to a minimum of four

And when they do take it, the cost to the employer is

weeks paid leave for day workers and five weeks leave for

generally higher due to increases in wage rates.

shift workers.

So why don’t workers take their leave? It may be that the employees' workload prevents them taking the leave, but

Many employers want to have some way of avoiding the problems, which flow from accrual of holiday pay.

often employees actively accumulate leave as a 'buffer'. Shift workers who regularly get three and four day breaks will sometimes attached a day or two leave to this and the result

Employers are entitled to direct employees to take excess leave.

is that over time their leave builds up to unmanageable levels.

Whilst this means employees are not as well rested as they

Employees and Employers can agree to include a

could be, it also means employers are accruing costs on a

specific annual leave component into the rate of pay.

year on year basis.

The original premise for Annual leave was to provide the

Directing employees to take excess leave

worker with a rest, annually. A regular respite from work to

After a number of contradictory decisions by Fair Work

recharge the batteries, as it were, and these days to provide

Inspectors, ASIAL sought a determination from the Fair Work

the work/Life balance so often talked about but is rarely

Ombudsman.The following is a summary of the salient points:

achieved. 60 years ago it was one week per year. In 1945 it

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notice an employer may direct an employee to take annual leave in the following circumstances: For the purpose of ensuring accrued annual leave is taken within a period of two years of the entitlement accruing, or Where there is a temporary or seasonal slowdown in the employer’s business.

Whether a request is reasonable, needs to be determined on a case by case basis and with regard to the following considerations: • The needs of both the employee and the employer’s business; • Any agreed arrangement with the employee; • The custom and practice in the business; • The timing of the requirement or direction to take leave; and • The reasonableness of the period of notice given to the employee to take leave.

Some matters for consideration: If an employer were to seek to limit their employees to a maximum of 150 hours or four weeks this may be considered reasonable.

If an employer was to direct an employee to take leave once they had accrued only a few days or one week of leave this may not be considered reasonable.

Including a specific annual leave component into the rate of pay.

In the Hull Moody Finishes majority decision, it was held that provisions whereby employees were paid a specific identified "annual leave" component with their regular wages and then were required to take a minimum of two weeks leave per year (without being paid), was permissible in the proposed enterprise agreement, other than where a modern Award requires the employee to be paid immediately prior to proceeding on annual leave.

There is nothing in the legislation to prevent an employer contracting with an employee, to pay all of that employee's annual leave pay as an identified "annual leave part payment" component with their weekly pay.

By drafting a common law agreement the difficulties associated with managing a huge annual leave liability particularly relating to non-award employees can be alleviated.

This decision provides employers (with employees' agreement) with a valuable option in managing annual leave stockpiles.The downside may be that employees may choose not to take annual leave.

Whether this decision survives the review of the Fair Work Act remains to be seen, however at this point in time it is available to employers and employees as an alternative to the tradition ways of dealing with excess annual leave.

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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WHAT COULD GO WRONGWITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

CABLING? ELECTRICAL WIRING CAN KILL AND START FIRES. That’s why compliance with the high voltage electrical

not heeding these directives could potentially electrocute

Wiring Rules (AS 3000) is mandatory. And that’s why anyone

disparate circuits were allowed to make contact with

working on electrical wiring must be licensed to do so.

Telecommunications cabling, on the other hand, is often viewed as a ‘soft second cousin’ to electrical wiring – it’s milliamps not amps, it’s very low voltage, touching it won’t kill you, and a short won’t start a fire.

So why is compliance with AS/ACIF S009, the low voltage, telecommunications Cabling Provider Wiring Rules,

each other over time. With inappropriately labelled conduits, there is also the danger of additional telecommunications, electrical or other services inadvertently being installed many years later in close proximity to other services and cause injury or damage to property or equipment.

also mandatory? And why, in accordance, should anyone working on telecommunications cabling be required to be registered (licensed)?

SAFETY While there’s typically no risk of severe electrocution from telecommunications circuits, there are a number of risks to the safety of both cablers and end users from incorrectly provided cabling.

• Separation The Cabling Provider Rules (CPRs) require a minimum separation between telecommunications cabling and electrical wiring, in part to ensure that any conductors potentially exposed over the life of the installation will not put AC voltages onto the telecommunications circuits and electrocute end users or technicians working on the system.

• Labelling The CPRs call for appropriately labelled conduits to ensure no other services are combined with the telecommunications cabling or vice versa. Once again,

or injure an end user or technician in some other way if

• Suspended ceilings Sadly, where services are hidden from view, short-cuts in cabling installation are sometimes taken by lessthan-professional cablers. In an industry where labour is the major cost factor, trimming labour in a quote can often be the difference between securing the project or losing it. Alternatively, when a project starts becoming more costly than estimated and profits potentially become losses, some cablers may be tempted to take short cuts where no one will notice – above the ceiling.The CPRs call for cabling above suspended ceilings to be separately supported and not be laid on ceiling tiles or tied to the ceiling hanger rods.There is a very good reason for this – gravity. It’s not uncommon to hear of real-life stories of ceilings collapsing on office workers, because of the excessive weight of cables resting on the ceiling tiles and grid, that have essentially been ‘thrown across’ the ceiling, rather than properly supported.The holding of a cabling registration should indicate that a technician has been educated and trained in the appropriate methods of installing cabling above suspended ceilings to avoid such disasters. continued page 37

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• Optical fibre sharps Extreme care must be exercised when handling optical fibre, especially sharps, which can be very difficult to see and handle if the cabler is not adequately trained in their handling and disposal.There are numerous cases of unqualified tradespeople being rushed to hospital to find and extract tiny glass fibres, a trauma that could have easily been avoided if properly trained cablers had installed and terminated the fibre.

• Life safety circuits Telecommunications cabling is deployed in life-safety systems such as EWIS and fire detection and alarms. Without qualified design and installation skills as outlined in the CPRs, these critical services would be compromised by substandard cabling infrastructure.

SIGNAL INTEGRITY Telecommunications is an essential service. Signal, or network, integrity is vital for all telecommunications circuits.

Primary carrierTelstra is bound by legislation under the Universal Service Obligation (USO) to ensure network integrity.The CPRs outline a raft of requirements to ensure network integrity is maintained: • Proximity to EMC sources • Earthing • Cable routing/pathways SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Currently, the CPRs do not stipulate cabling performance, although this requirement is commonly specified in cabling designs and tenders, often qualified by the requirements outlined in AS/NZS 3080.The primary intent of the CPRs is to ensure safety and network integrity. However, the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) introduces a number of factors that will require qualified levels of performance.

And as all cabling professionals acknowledge, performance is equally qualified by components and installation. Applications on the NBN will demand optimal performance out of the cabling infrastructure – both in the network and within premises.The user experience – and therefore community perception – will be largely affected by the performance of the cabling that will deliver the content into their equipment.

Substandard and poor quality cabling will be exposed by the heightened demands of future applications.

Telecommunications cabling, on the other hand, is often viewed as a ‘soft second cousin’ to electrical wiring – it’s milliamps not amps, it’s very low voltage, touching it won’t kill you, and a short won’t start a fire.

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ASIAL Certified Security Monitoring Centres*

Current as at: 1 April 2012

Company (short form name)

Australian Security Industry Association Limited

State

Cert. No.

Grade

NSW

366

A1

09 Mar 2013

Allcare Monitoring Services

WA

379

A2

28 Feb 2014

ARM Security

WA

360

A1

10 Mar 2013

ART Security

VIC

356

A1

30 Oct 2012

Calamity Monitoring

NSW

383

A1

20 Mar 2014

Central Monitoring Services

NSW

380

B1

21 Mar 2014

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

NSW

354

A1

24 Sep 2012

Energize Australia

VIC

361

C2

16 Jun 2012

Golden Electronics

TAS

355

A1

17 Oct 2012

Grade One Monitoring

NSW

378

A1

13 Feb 2014

Grid Security Services

NSW

381

A1

18 Mar 2014

Instant Security Alarms

QLD

365

A1

29 May 2013

Insurance Australia Limited (operating with Insurance Australia Data Centre)

NSW

377

C1

17 Jan 2014

ISS Security

NSW

373

B3

25 Nov 2013

Linfox Armaguard

VIC

346

A1

08 Aug 2012

Mekina Technologies

TAS

349

A1

16 Aug 2012

NSS Group

NSW

341

A1

07 May 2012

Onwatch

NSW

375

B1

08 Oct 2012

Paul-Tec Australia

NSW

367

A1

28 Feb 2013

Protection Pacific Security

VIC

348

C2

31 July 2012

RAA Security Services

SA

358

A1

12 Dec 2012

Secom Australia

NSW

374

A1

14 Dec 2013

Sectrol Security

VIC

369

B2

19 Aug 2013

Securemonitoring

VIC

370

A1

23 Nov 2013

Security Alarm Monitoring Service

SA

344

A1

18 Jun 2012

Security Control Room

VIC

362

A1

06 May 2013

Sesco Security

WA

364

A1

03 Jun 2013

SMC Australia

QLD

372

A1

07 Dec 2013

SMC Australia

VIC

371

A1

16 Dec 2013

SNP Security (Newcastle)

NSW

368

A1

17 Aug 2013

SNP Security (Sydney)

NSW

347

A1

13 Aug 2012

Spectus

WA

376

A1

28 Dec 2013

State Govt Protective Security Service

QLD

340

C1

22 May 2012

Westpac Banking Corporation

NSW

382

A1

19 Mar 2014

Woolworths Limited

NSW

351

C1

04 Nov 2012

ADT Security

Expires

*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 – 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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WELCOMETO OUR NEW MEMBERS ASIAL is pleased to welcome the following new members who joined the Association during January and February 2012.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Eight Group (Australia) Pty Ltd

Sec-Con Pty Ltd

AAA Group Australia Pty Ltd

Fantal Pty Ltd

Security Emergency Management &

Access 1 Security Systems

Five Rings Consulting Australia Pty Ltd

Investigation Services Australia Pty Ltd

Aegis Defence

G & A Security Services Pty Ltd

Security One 2 One

Alert Group Pty Ltd

I.W.S Group Pty Ltd

SecurityTransit & Training Group Pty Ltd

All Aspect Protection Services Pty Ltd

Installation Services Queensland

Spectrum Fire and Security

Apex Protection Group Pty Ltd

Intrinsic Security Pty Ltd

Strikeforce Security

Australian Investigation Security

iSafe Safety Management Systems Pty Ltd

Tek2u

Corporation Pty Ltd

Macxsec

the white knight security

Beynon Security Group Pty Ltd

Management Group Services QLD Pty Ltd

Thompson Security Solutions Pty Ltd

Boss International Protection Agency

MAS Security (Australia) Pty Ltd

Toll Remote Logistics Pty Ltd

Caat Protection Services Pty Ltd

Maxcorp Professionals Pty Ltd

Total Protective Services Pty Ltd

Cirtech Security Alarm Services Pty Ltd

Olympia Systems Australia Pty Ltd

True Blue Security Australia Pty Ltd

Coffeyco Security Pty Ltd

Pan Security Pty Ltd

Unity Resources Group Australia Pty

Collosal Security

Pioneer Security Pty Ltd

Limited

CPP Security

PSSCG Pty Ltd

Wilcomm Pty Ltd

Danacom Communications Pty Ltd

Regional Engineering Services Pty Ltd

Wildwood Security Pty Ltd

Distinct Security Services

Irisintegration Pty Ltd

Zigga's Electrical Pty Ltd

Rivsec

LATEST NEWS COVERAGE ACROSS AUSTRALIA TO SUBSCRIBE email security@asial.com.au

+ security industry magazine

high traffic website

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Adam’s AD11V Metal Detector

n UniGuard Management & Security > 1300 1333 66 n Email > sales@uniguard.com.au n Web > www.uniguard.com.au

The Adam’s AD11V is a high powered, highly sensitive metal detection unit which comes with standard audio/visual alarm facility, but with the added ability, via a two-position rocker switch, to switch the detector to either standard or discreet mode.

This feature has proven very useful when working in a noisy environment or if the operator wishes to conduct a search procedure, while keeping eye-contact with the subject being scanned.

The AD11V comes with a 12 month manufacturer warranty and has a 0.1g sensitivity mass. A single 9V alkaline battery should provide with approximately 400 hours of operational time.

Introducing Kenwei’s new Touch Screen Video Intercom Room Station n Central Security Distribution > 1300 319 499 n Email > enquiries@centralsd.com.au n Web > www.centralsd.com.au

NEW!

Compatible with all Kenwei 4 wire Residential and Apartment intercoms, Kenwei’s new 7” touch screen produces an exceptional colour image on up to 8 Video Stations and through its distributor supports up to 4 door stations on one system.

Featuring selectable display skins and available in black or white, the 702TC will excite the most stylish customers. Speaking of features; the 702TC boasts date and time display, do not disturb and direct dial to any of the 8 room station. Adding the 36 Event on board memory, programmable tones and 2 independent relay outputs as standard makes this door station an absolute gem.

UniGuard Long Range RFID Guard Tour Logger n UniGuard Management & Security > 1300 1333 66 n Email > sales@uniguard.com.au n Web > www.uniguard.com.au

A no-touch guard tour system which can be picked up from a long range and provide continuous monitoring of staff whilst they carry on with their work.

The UniGuard Long Range RFID Logger can read simple 2.4G active RFID tags which require no wiring or expensive equipment. All which is required is two screws into a ceiling or wall. No wiring necessary!

The active tags come with a high power lithium battery inside.They have an operational battery life of about three years or even longer.The device itself also comes with an impressive storage capacity of over 50,000 patrol records!

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NEW!

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HOT PRODUCTS

Multipath-IP Field STU’s now with 3G Network Support n For more information contact: n Web > www.innerrange.com

n Web > www.centralsd.com.au Inner Range has released a 3G range of its popular Omnilink and All-InOne Multipath-IP field STU’s. 3G brings unprecedented wireless coverage within city, suburban and remote regions. Combined with Multipath-IP’s proven alarm transmission system, and contract-free low priced range of hardware, Multipath-IP 3G is placed as an outstanding performer and market leading product.

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Available From: Central Security Distribution www.centralsd.com.au Inner Range Melbourne www.innerrange.com

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New Generation in Vehicle Tracking n simTRAC > 1300 002 413

n Email > sales@simtrac.com.au 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!

Smartphone Control for Concept 3000/4000 Systems n For more information contact: n Web > www.innerrange.com

n Web > www.centralsd.com.au Inner Range has released a WEB interface kit designed to provide convenient control of Concept Security Systems via any web browser. It is optimized for use on portable smart touchscreen devices such as iPhones, iPads, Android Mobile Devices and Tablet PC's, but can be used on any device with a WEB browser application.

Smartphones can be used to remotely control Concept Security Systems from anywhere in the world.There are no additional apps to install or purchase – simply use your devices existing web browser.The user screens are intuitive and provide a simple user-friendly layout that is very easy to use. The Concept WEB interface provides Multi-User login, Arming & Disarming of Security Areas, Locking & Unlocking of Doors, Control of Home Automation Devices and viewing of system reviews events.

NEW!

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ASIAL NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2012 MAY

JULY

Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence Dinner

Security 2012 25-27 July 2012 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

Park Hyatt Melbourne Hotel Thursday 3rd May 2012 Melbourne NSW Industry Breakfast Briefing Wednesday 16th May, Stamford Grand, North Ryde

JUNE SA Industry Breakfast Briefing Thursday 14th June, Sebel Playford, Adelaide WA Industry Breakfast Briefing Wednesday 13th June, Hotel Northbridge, Perth QLD Industry Breakfast Briefing

Security 2012 Conference Bayside Level 2 Wednesday 25 July 2012 Security 2012 Cocktail Reception Bayside Terrace Wednesday 25 July 2012 6.00pm to 7.30pm Security 2012 Gala Dinner Doltone House, Pyrmont Thursday 26 July 2012 7.00pm to 10.30pm

Wednesday 13th June, Niche Event Spaces, Stones Corner Brisbane ACT Industry Breakfast Briefing Thursday 14th June, Belconnen Premier Inn, Belconnen

Security 2012 Exhibition 25 – 27 July 2012 Wed – Thu 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday 9.00am to 12.00noon

TAS Industry Breakfast Briefing Friday 15th June, Hobart Function Centre, Hobart

OCTOBER Security Industry Leadership Program TBC, Sydney

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

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