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THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
PUBLISHED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
[MAG AZINE] VOL.16 | ISSUE.1 | FEB/MAR 2011
SPECIAL WORKPLACE RELATIONS ISSUE: PLUS 16 PAGE GUIDE TO THE SECURITY SERVICES INDUSTRYAWARD 2010
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WORKPLACE RELATIONS OVERHAUL SHONKY OPERATORS GET THE BOOT PROPOSED NATIONAL OH&S SYSTEM
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CONTENTS VOL.16 | ISSUE.1 | FEB/MAR 2011
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A GUIDE TO THE SECURITY SERVICES INDUSTRY AWARD 2010
24
WORKPLACE RELATIONS OVERHAUL?
32
SHONKY OPERATORS GET “THE BOOT”
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MODERN AWARD CHANGES TO SECURE YOUR SUPERANNUATION
06 | President’s message
22 | Industry News – VIC Update
46 | OH&S Health Check
12 | Industry News – TAS Update
29 | Security 2011 Conference & Exhibition
52 | ASIAL Certified Security Monitoring Centres
10 | Industry News – QLD Update 14 | Industry News – ASIAL 2011 State Convenors | Australian Consumer Law 16 | Industry News – SA Update
18 | Industry News – ACT Update 20 | ASIAL Industry Briefings 1st Quarter Schedule
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23 | Industry News – WA Update 30 | 2011 Security Industry Awards for Excellence
38 | Sham Contracting – Employers need to ensure bona fide relationships
44 | Security Industry Leadership Program 2011
48 | The proposed OH&S System
53 | ASIAL Member Recognition Program 54 | ASIAL New Member Listing 56 | Hot Products
58 | ASIAL Calendar of events
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE INDUSTRY elcome to the February/March 2011 edition of your industry magazine. Unfortunately the new year has brought with it anything but happiness for some of our members, their families and friends. Many in Queensland, Northern New South Wales and Victoria have been affacted by the devastating floods and the challenges of rebuilding their homes and businesses ,whilst the West has suffered from severe bush fires.The magnitude of the devastation and loss of life is traumatic for all concerned and our thoughts, like all Australians are with those affected. As well as financial support through donations, there are other needs which will need to be met. I urge members to provide any help and support they can to fellow members.If you still wish to contribute to the relief fund there are a number of appeals including, the Queensland Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal and the Salvation Army’s Flood Appeal. ASIAL members seeking information about granting emergency leave to staff or how to deal with the situation are encouraged to call ASIAL on 1300 1ASIAL. This issue of Security Insider magazine focuses on Workplace Relations and includes a copy of ‘A Guide to the Security Services Industry Award 2010’. The Guide forms part of a national education campaign ASIAL will conduct in 2011 on changes to the Security Services Industry Award 2010 thanks to funding secured under the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) Shared Industry Assistance Projects Grant Program. The Shared Industry Assistance Project aims to better inform employers (particularly small to medium businesses) about changes to modern awards applicable to their industry sector. Following a competitive selection process, ASIAL was one of 15 successful organisations selected to deliver the education campaign in conjunction with the FWO. Integral to the campaign is a complimentary information guide on the new modern award for the security industry which will be available in both a print and electronic version.The Guide covers the National Employment Standards, hours of work, breaks, shift work penalties, overtime, employment status, employee records, rates of pay and more.Together with pay rates in modern awards and minimum wage orders, the NES compensates for the safety net that cannot be changed to the disadvantage of an employee. Other campaign resources include an online resource centre (including fact sheets, online videos etc), face to face information sessions, a helpline and Enewsletter. I encourage you all to read the Guide and familiarise yourself with the modern award. If, after reading the Guide you still have concerns or issues you can contact ASIAL’s Security Industry Award helpline on 1300 1ASIAL.
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THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS Editorial and Advertising Security Insider is published by The Australian Security Industry Association Limited PO Box 1338 Crows Nest, NSW 1585 Tel: 02 8425 4300 • Fax: 02 8425 4343 Email: communications@asial.com.au Web: www.asial.com.au Publisher
Editor Bryan de Caires | security@asial.com.au Editorial Enquiries Angela Maan communications@asial.com.au Advertising Aleisha Rees | advertising@asial.com.au Creative Director Martin Costanzo | martin@webfx2.com.au Graphic Design + Prepress Webfx2 Digital | design@webfx2.com.au Editorial Contributors Chris Delaney, John Capes (AON), Nicholas Wilson (FWO), Louise Tarrant (LHMU) and Australian Super. Print + Distribution Nationwide Published bi-monthly Estimated Readership of 10,000 Views expressed in Security Insider do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ASIAL. Advertising does not imply endorsement by ASIAL, unless otherwise stated with permission. All contributions are welcomed, though the publisher reserves the right to decline to publish or to edit for style, grammar, length and legal reasons. Press Releases to: security@asial.com.au. Internet
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advertising were correct at the time of printing. ASIAL does not accept responsibility for misleading views. Copyright© 2010 (ASIAL) All rights reserved. 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.
Ged Byrnes ASIAL President
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A GUIDE TO THE SECURITY SERVICES INDUSTRY AWARD 2010 This edition of Security Insider magazine has a strong focus on Workplace Relations and includes a liftout of ‘A Guide to the Security Services Industry Award 2010’. Thanks to funding secured under the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) Shared Industry Assistance Projects Grant Program, ASIAL will conduct a national education campaign on the changes to the Security Services Industry Award 2010. The liftout guide is one element of this campaign. The Shared Industry Assistance Project aims to better inform employers (particularly small to medium businesses) about changes to modern
awards applicable to their industry sector. Following a competitive selection process, ASIAL was one of only 15 successful organisations selected to deliver the education campaign in conjunction with the FWO. A vital part to the campaign is a complimentary information guide on the new modern award for the security industry which will be available in both a print and electronic version. The guide is designed to help employer’s understand their responsibilities (including hours of work, breaks, shift work penalties, overtime, employment status, employee records, and rates of pay) under the new national
workplace relations system. Important changes in Australia’s workplace laws that affect security employers and employees covered by the national workplace relation systems came into effect from 1 January 2010. These changes include the commencement of the modern Security Services Industry Award 2010 and the introduction of new National Employment Standards (NES). Other campaign resources include an online resource centre (including fact sheets, online videos etc), face to face information sessions (Please see the schedule below), a helpline and Enewsletter.
STATE
VENUE AND TIME
TAS
Wednesday 23 February 2011 Hobart Function Centre: 1 Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart 9:15am-11:30am
QLD
Thursday 24 February 2011 Victoria Park Function Centre: Herston Road, Herston 9:15am-11:30am
VIC
Friday 25 February 2011 Batmans Hill on Collins: 623 Collins Street, Melbourne 9:15am-11:30am
SA
Thursday 3 March 2011 Sebel Playford: 120 North Terrace, Adelaide 9:15am-11:30am
WA
Friday 4 March 2011 Hotel Northbridge: 210 Lake Street, Northbridge 9:15am-11:30am
NSW
Wednesday 9 March 2011 Mantra Parramatta Cnr Parkes Street and Valentine Avenue, Parramatta 9:15am-11:30am
ACT
Thursday 10 March 2011 Clifton Suites Northbourne: 100 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra 9:15am-11:30am
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INDUSTRY NeWS
QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND FLOOD CRISIS
Flood Appeal – www.salvos.org.au or call Nine Network's
Many in Queensland and Northern New South Wales
telethon on 1800 219 028.
have been devastated by the floods and the continuing crisis.The magnitude of the devastation and loss of life
ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS
is traumatic for all concerned and our thoughts, like all
Following severe disaster events, local, state and
Australians are with those affected. The following
commonwealth governments respond through a
websites may be of some assistance.
coordinated range of counter disaster management arrangements to address both the physical and financial
LICENSEES AFFECTED
needs of affected communities.
BY FLOODING
Visit: www.disaster.qld.gov.au/support.
An enormous amount of our state has been devastated by flooding and the Office of FairTrading (OFT)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
understands people may have renewal notices, licences
Grants are available from QRAA to assist your small
or registration certificates and other business records
business to pay for costs arising out of direct damage
either lost or destroyed in the floods.
caused by the November and December 2010 flood crisis.
OFT is providing the following special considerations to licence holders, business name holders and incorporated associations that have been affected by the disaster.
Visit: www.qraa.qld.gov.au/index.php?option=com_ qraa&view=detail&id=201&Itemid=89. Visit: www.business.qld.gov.au/disaster-recovery/floodassistance.html.
Visit: www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/disasterassistance.htm.
TAX ASSISTANCE Tax help for flood affected areas in Queensland. Visit
FREE LEGAL INFORMATION FOR
www.ato.gov.au/taxprofessionals.
QLD FLOOD VICTIMS The State Government, the Queensland Law Society
CERTIFICATE FEES WAIVED FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
(QLS), Legal Aid Queensland and other key legal
Victims of Queensland’s floods can now apply for free
organisations were working together to provide free
replacement birth, death, marriage or change-of-name
legal information and preliminary legal advice to
certificates. Affected Queenslanders who have
disadvantaged Queenslanders affected by floods.
outstanding fines with the State Penalties Enforcement
People affected by the flooding can contact these organisations for advice on managing their claim with their insurer. Visit:
Registry (SPER) are also eligible to have enforcement action temporarily deferred. Visit: www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx.
services/certificate-fees-waived.
CONTRIBUTIONS
EMERGENCY LEAVE FOR STAFF
If you wish to contribute to the relief fund there are a
ASIAL members wanting information about granting
number of appeals including: Premier's Disaster Relief
emergency leave to staff or how to deal with the situation
Appeal – www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate, Salvation Army's
are encouraged to call ASIAL on 02 8425 4300.
QLD – MANDATORY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP From 24 February 2011, legislation will commence to empower approved security industry associations to take on a key role of improving the integrity of the security industry, which is regulated under the Security Providers Act 1993. Approved associations will be required to have in place a Code of Conduct, which must be approved by the Chief Executive, and must ensure licensed security firms, that hold a membership, adhere to the Code.
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INDUSTRY NeWS
TASMANIA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CROWD CONTROLLERS
code is received by this office.
For those undertaking crowd controller
does not expire in 2011 will be sent a
The only training accepted for licensed
duties the code of conduct came in to
copy of the code during 2011 to sign.
activities is the training listed on our
Crowd Control Agents whose licence
effect, on the 4th January 2011. All applicants applying or reapplying
WHAT TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE ACCEPTED
website. Who endorses a code of conduct?
Security Guard and Security Agent:
for a crowd controller licence will need to
If you have an individual person
this is selected units under the CPP07
sign the code. In the event that an
appointed as your manager, this person
Property Services training package.
application for a licence is lodged and a
must complete the section under where
correctly signed copy of the code of
you sign.
conduct is not attached, applicants will
If you have a corporation appointed
be required to sign and submit a copy of
as your manager, any nominated person
the code.The application for a licence
from the corporation can complete the
will not be processed until such time
section under where you sign.
that a signed copy of the code is received by this office.
Crowd Controller and Crowd Control Agent: this is selected units under the CPP07 Property Services training package. Inquiry Agent: this is selected units under the CPP07 Property Services training package.
APPEARANCE OF IDENTITY CARDS
Commercial Sub-Agent and
The appearance of identity cards has
Commercial Agent: this is selected units
pending that require the endorsement
changed; the reason for this is that the
under the FNS30404 Financial Services
of crowd controller and the applicant
card printer now being used to print the
Mercantile Agent training package.
has not submitted a signed copy of the
identity cards has been upgraded to
All new applicants must meet the
code will be requested to provide a
include additional security features.
current training requirements.Those who
Applications that are currently
signed copy of the code.The
All cards issued with the old security
have held a licence and let that licence
application for a licence will not
ribbon are valid until the expiry date that
expire, are deemed new applicants and will
processed until the signed copy of the
is printed on them.
need to meet new training requirements.
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INDUSTRY NeWS
ASIAL CONVENORS Members are advised that ASIAL Convenors for 2011 are:
ACT: Paul Corson, Operations
NSW: Suzette Po-Williams,
QLD: Chris Luhrmann,
SA: Neil McLean, Security
Manager, Protective Services,
Customer Service Manager,
General Manager, SIA
Service Manager, Royal
SNP Security
Central Monitoring Services
Security
Automobile Association
TAS: Mike Dyson, Managing
VIC: Peter Johnson,
WA: Chris Cubbage,
Director, Dyson Corporate
Manager, Compliance &
Director, AMLEC House
Security Pty Ltd
Regulatory Affairs, ASIAL
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is a single, national law covering consumer protection and fair trading which applies in the same way nationally and in each State and Territory. The ACL commences from 1 January 2011 and includes unfair contract terms introduced on 1 July 2010. For the first time, Australian consumers have the same protections and expectations about business conduct wherever they are in Australia. Similarly, businesses have the same obligations and responsibilities wherever they operate in Australia. The Productivity Commission (PC) estimated that this reform could provide benefits to the Australian community of between $1.5 billion and $4.5 billion a year.
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The ACL: • replaces a wide range of existing national and State and Territory consumer laws and clarifies understanding of the law for both Australian consumers and businesses; • is a schedule to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which is the new name of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (TPA); • is applied as a law of the Commonwealth. Each State and Territory will also apply the ACL as a law of its respective jurisdiction.This means that the same provisions apply across Australia; • is enforced by all Australian courts and tribunals, including the courts and tribunals of the States and Territories; and • is administered by the ACCC and
each State and Territory’s consumer law agency. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act) continues to apply, separately, to financial products and services, with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as the national regulator.This reflects the current subject matter referral by the States and Territories set out in the Corporations Agreement 2002 and administered by the Ministerial Council for Corporations (MINCO). Where appropriate, the consumer protection provisions of the ASIC Act have been amended to maintain consistency with the ACL. Relevant amendments to the ASIC Act are included in Schedule 3 of the second ACL Act.
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INDUSTRY NeWS
SOUTH AUSTRALIA LICENSING UPDATE
Australian Securities and Investment
Is your business name registered?
Commission (ASIC). A business name will only need to be registered
A reminder to all business owners
once to be used anywhere in
that if you carry on business under a
Australia. More information will be
name other than your own legal
provided closer to the start date, or
name then that name must be
you can go to www.innovation.gov.au
registered. OCBA prosecuted a
for the latest.
trader last year for trading under an unregistered name. Plus don’t forget, if your business
RENEWALS AND CHANGES Please ensure that when applying to
name expires and you don’t renew it
vary the conditions on your licence
a penalty of $145 applies in addition
within two months, it will be
and/ or registration, all documents
to the lodgement of the annual return
cancelled and potentially someone
submitted are in your full legal name.
and annual fee.The default penalty
else could register it as a new
If you change address please
for audit reports is $302. If the
business name. For further
notify the Commissioner in writing
renewal and penalty fees are not paid
information phone 1300 138 918 or
within 14 days of moving.
within the set timeframe the licence
visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au.
Licensees who don’t renew by the
is cancelled. If you need extra time to
due date are sent a reminder notice,
make payment or lodge documents
name registration system will
and subsequently a penalty notice.
please contact our office before your
commence, to be administered by
For security and investigation agents
licence/ registration expires.
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Michael Bottomley, member.
AustralianSuper looks after more than $32 billion, for over 1.5 million everyday Australians.
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This information is of a general nature and does not 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, which is available on our website or by calling us. Statements made by members have been reproduced with their consent and this consent has not been withdrawn at the date of publication. ‘Industry SuperFund’ logo used with permission of Industry Fund Services (IFS) and this consent has not been withdrawn at the date of publication. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987 AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.
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INDUSTRY NeWS
ACT THE LIQUOR ACT 2010 On 26 August 2010, the Liquor Act 2010 (the Act) was passed by the ACT Legislative Assembly.The Act commenced on 1 December 2010 and replaces the Liquor Act 1975. The new Act aims to respond to the needs of the community and liquor industry and strike a successful balance in an effort to minimise the harm arising from
disorderly patrons will be dealt with. • Stronger protection for children and young people,
including stricter guidelines for underage events. • New police powers and new offences for licensees,
permit holders and patrons. • New liquor licensing fees and trading times based on
the level of risk. • Emergency 24 hour suspension of licence.
alcohol-related incidents. Further information will be available shortly on the ORS website at www.ors.act.gov.au including the dates for the education sessions.
SMOKE-FREE OUTDOOR EATING AND DRINKING AREAS The Office of Regulatory Services has announced that from 9 December 2010, all outdoor eating and drinking places at restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs will be smoke-free.This is seen as an important step in improving the health of the ACT community. Some pubs, bars and licensed clubs will still be able to provide designated outdoor smoking areas that are separate to other outdoor areas, where there is no food All matters will be considered with regard to the impact on the community, and licensees and permit
and drink service but patrons may smoke and drink. The implementation of these smoke-free
holders will be expected to understand and manage the
requirements is another vital step towards achieving the
risk associated with the sale and consumption of
goal of improved public health. Achieving this goal is
alcohol in the ACT.
expected to deliver benefits for businesses and the community through the creation of healthier social
The Act includes a number of major reforms including: • Introduction of harm minimisation and community
safety principles.This includes encouraging the responsible sale, supply, promotion and consumption of alcohol, protecting community wellbeing and social harmony, minimising harm caused by alcohol abuse and considering the impact of decisions on the local community and liquor industry. • Mandatory Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
training, and licensees and permit holders to abide by RSA practices. • Requirement of a Risk Assessment Management Plan
(RAMP) to assess how various risks associated with being a licensee or permit holder will be managed. Factors to be considered may include noise levels, ensuring the responsible service of alcohol, security issues, transport availability, and how intoxicated or
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environments. For more information, visit www.health.act.gov.au/smokefree.
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ASIAL SCHEDULE OF NATIONAL INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS February – March 2011
TAS Breakfast Briefing ATO Update –Ken Reed, Australian Taxation Office IR Update – Chris Delaney ASIAL’s IR Consultant Wednesday 23 February 2011 Hobart Function Centre ASIAL members $39.00 Non members $49.00 QLD Breakfast Briefing Regulatory Update – Office of Fair Trading IR Update – Chris Delaney ASIAL’s IR Consultant Thursday 24 February 2011 Victoria Park Function Centre ASIAL Members $39.00 Non Members $49.00 VIC Breakfast Briefing NBN Update – Tom Sykes, Chief Technology Office, NBN CO. Consumer Law Update – Debbie Moon Consumer Affairs Victoria Friday 25 February 2011 Batmans Hill on Collins ASIAL Members $44.00 Non Members $54.00 SA Breakfast Briefing Regulatory Update – Dini Soulio, Director, Compliance and Enforcement, Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCBA) IR Update – Chris Delaney, ASIAL’s IR Consultant Thursday 3 March 2011 Sebel Playford ASIAL Members $39.00 Non Members $49.00
WA Breakfast Briefing Consumer Law Update – A Representative from the Department of Commerce IR Update – Chris Delaney, ASIAL’s IR Consultant Friday 4 March 2011 Hotel Northbridge ASIAL Members $39.00 Non Members $49.00 NSW Breakfast Briefing NBN Update – Tom Sykes, Chief Technology Office, NBN CO. Jenni Oldfield, LLN Training Consultant for CPSISC. Consumer Law Update – A Representative from Office of Fair Trading Wednesday 9 March 2011 Mantra Parramatta ASIAL Members $44.00 Non Members $54.00 ACT Breakfast Briefing IR Update – Chris Delaney, ASIAL’s IR Consultant Thursday 10 March 2011 Clifton Suites Northbourne ASIAL Members $38.00 Non Members $48.00
Register Online: www.asial.com.au/breakfastbriefings Or contact Aleisha Rees on (02) 8425 4312 or advertising@asial.com.au
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FREE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE
IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY As Australia’s workplace undergoes a period of significant change, keeping up with the latest and most relevant information to manage your day-to-day employee relations issues can be challenging. As the only national employer association exclusively representing the private security industry, ASIAL is able to provide its members with FREE over-the-phone specialist industrial relations advice, and where required representation and advocacy. WHETHER YOU ARE SEEKING: • ADVICE with underpayment of wage claims, Fair Work Ombudsman matters, development of enterprise bargaining agreements, in house training and development; or • REPRESENTATION in disputes before industrial tribunals, Federal Magistrates Courts and in unfair/unlawful dismissal proceedings. Professional advice and assistance is just a phone call away. With over 35 years HR and IR experience, ASIAL’s employee relations providers know and understand the issues you face as an employer operating in the security industry. Before making your next employee relations decision, contact Chris Delaney on 1300 1ASIAL or email: ir@asial.com.au
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INDUSTRY NeWS
VICTORIA A STEP CLOSER TO NATIONAL LICENSING Victoria has introduced the
form of licensing is only
market failure and/or worker
Occupational Licensing National Law
contemplated where risks
and public health and safety
Act 2010. Not yet covering the
arising from market failure or
risks without imposing
Security Industry but a step closer to
risks to public health and safety
unnecessary costs on
national licensing.
warrant corrective action and, of
consumers and business or
all feasible options, licensing
substantially lessening
licensing system is to adopt the
provides the greatest net public
competition.
Occupational Licensing National Law
benefit;
(the National Law).The purpose of
(c) licensing arrangements do
occupations identified to take
the national licensing system is to
not duplicate legislative
advantage of this legislation. Parts of
remove overlapping and inconsistent
protections contained under
the legislation came into effect on
regulation between jurisdictions for
other laws, in particular,
the 1st of January 2011.
The purpose of the national
Electricians will be one of the first
The purpose of the national licensing system is to remove overlapping and inconsistent regulation between jurisdictions for the licensing of occupational areas. the licensing of occupational areas.
competition law, consumer
By so doing, it aims to improve
protection law or occupational
timeline when the security Industry
business efficiency and the
health and safety law;
will be considered for the national
competitiveness of the national
(d) licensing arrangements only
licensing scheme, ASIAL will
economy, reduce red tape, improve
include requirements needed to
continue to push to have the security
labour mobility and enhance
address identified consumer
industry recognised as a priority
productivity.
protection risks arising from
industry sector for national licensing.
On 30 April 2009 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to the Intergovernmental Agreement for a National Licensing System for Specified Occupations (COAG Agreement) containing objectives that are included in the National Law. The guiding principles behind the introduction of the legislation included: (a) the system operates in a transparent, accountable, efficient, effective and fair manner; (b) regulatory intervention in the
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Although we do not have a
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INDUSTRY NeWS
WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATES REFER IR POWERS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Legislation has been passed by each of the Referring States is in very similar terms.The effect of the legislation that has been passed by each of the Referring States is that, in general, the FW Act will apply to all employees in the Referring States (with the exception of certain groups of). In general those employees who will not “transfer” into the Federal system are politicians and those employed in the public sector, judiciary, law enforcement and local government (other than Victoria). Western Australia has not at this stage referred its workplace relations powers to the Commonwealth, however
be, for example, partnerships and
amended in a manner inconsistent
constitutional corporations in
sole traders as well as companies.
with industrial relations principles
Western Australia will continue to be
The legislation that has been
set out in the Referring States’
passed also allows the Referring
legislation and an inter-
States to revoke the referral of their
governmental agreement. An
an employer within the federal
industrial relations powers in certain
example of this would be the re-
system does not have to be a
circumstances in the future.This
introduction of individual statutory
constitutional corporation.They can
may occur if the FW Act is
agreements.
bound by the FW Act. Accordingly, from 1 February 2011
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Last financial year, Fair Work inspectors finalised 21,070 investigations into complaints from employees Ă? the overwhelming majority with co-operation from employers who voluntarily rectified any breaches without the need for further action.
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WORKPLACE RELATIONS OVERHAUL?
A primary objective of the Fair Work Ombudsman is to educate employees and employers about their respective workplace rights and obligations. Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson explains how his Agency helps businesses to understand and comply with the law. With the overhaul of the workplace
your best efforts to comply – my
investigations into complaints from
relations system and the national
inspectors are waiting to pounce if
employees – the overwhelming
protections, there have been a lot of
you slip-up, let me assure you we’re
majority with co-operation from
changes that business needs to be
actually here to help you “get it right”.
employers who voluntarily rectified any
aware of. I think there is a good
The reality is that our 500-odd
breaches without the need for further
inspectors (based at 53 metropolitan
action. Indeed only some 53 matters were put in the hands of the courts.
understanding among employers that
and regional centres around the
there has been change and that they
country) are very much focused on
need to do something about it.
ensuring we deliver useful and
year on an Agency-wide strategy to
practical educational resources to
deliver workers and employers alike
employers have a fair go at
assist you to understand and comply
the resources they need through both
compliance; and as the national
with your lawful obligations.
our Infoline and Online.
Our experience is that most
regulator, we accept that honest mistakes can and do occur. So if you’re worried that – despite
It is true that investigating
We have worked hard over the past
Most working days, our Infoline
complaints about non-compliance,
answers around 4000 calls and we
particularly underpayment of wages,
would say about a third are from
remains our“bread and butter” work.
employers and about 80 per cent of
Last financial year, Fair Work inspectors finalised 21,070
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The work we have done with the
The inspector will ask you to supply
‘buzz-off’ or if we find they have been
Infoline and the internet tools is showing
copies of time-and-wages records and
very strong results that a really helping
pay slips for examination. If these show
to improve our overall grades of service.
up issues of non-compliance, the
shoulders and just isn’t interested in
inspector will point them out and assist
working with us is inviting a full
million calls, the Fair Work websites
you to correct them and put processes
investigation, and subject to the
recorded more than 3.6 million hits
in place to ensure similar contraventions
outcome, potential litigation.
and practical resources we have
do not occur in the future.
In 2009-10, our Infoline fielded 1.1
developed such as fact sheets, self-
We recognise that accidental
deliberately treating workers unfairly. An employer who shrugs the
And the Courts are taking a pretty dim view of employers who ignore the
audit checklists, templates and the
breaches can and do occur and our
rules, dishing out some severe
like were downloaded more than 1.2
approach is fair and flexible, first
penalties both as a specific deterrent
million times.
offering employers the opportunity to
and to discourage similar conduct by
We have also made some 20,000
voluntarily rectify them, including any
others.
visits, mainly to small businesses, in
underpayments which are identified.
NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania to provide information
The inspector may also ask you to conduct a ‘self-audit’ to ensure other
As one Federal Magistrate noted recently, compliance with all aspects of the law is not optional – it is essential!
In 2009-10, our Infoline fielded 1.1 million calls, the Fair Work websites recorded more than 3.6 million hits and practical resources we have developed such as fact sheets, self-audit checklists, templates and the like were downloaded more than 1.2 million times. to employers who have moved from
workers have not similarly been
the state to the federal workplace
underpaid and issue a formal notice
layman’s terms, is akin to being
relations system.
detailing the steps you are required to
stopped by the police for a faulty tail
take.
light. If you fix it, that’s the last you’ll
IF WE CONTACT YOU
Our approach to compliance, in
Depending on the nature of the
hear from the police officer. Keep
Because of the scale of duties we
breach, you may be requested to sign
driving and you’re inviting trouble.
oversee, a Fair Work inspector is not
a compliance commitment statement,
going to be in every pay packet or
confirming your commitment to
we do take a matter to Court, it can
every workplace. It simply is not
ongoing compliance.
result in a very costly outcome for
feasible for us to do that. Our
Our approach to compliance is set
Litigation is a last resort, but when
wrong-doers, with penalties often
compliance model is one of building
out as transparently as we can,
exceeding $100,000 and for more
voluntary compliance
indicating the issues we are concerned
serious cases, more than $200,000.
If you are contacted by an inspector, it might be that we have
about, the factors we take into account and who makes decisions.
received a complaint or that your
The courts will often instruct the employer to rectify the underpayment as well as imposing a financial
business has been randomly selected
FAILURE TO PLAY BALL
for one of thousands of audits we pro-
Where an employer can run into
actively initiate each year.
problems is if they tell our inspector to
penalty. So the message is fairly clear – flouting the law and exploiting your
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staff is bad for business.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP The strong likelihood is that you are trying to comply with your legal obligations, but remember we are here to help if you need assistance. Modern Awards set the minimum entitlements employers must provide to employees in specific industries. About 120 industry-based Modern Awards have replaced thousands of pre-Modern Awards and this means that the large majority of businesses in Australia are shifting from a preModern Award to a Modern Award. So, you can get the “basics right” by finding out: • Which Modern Award applies to the employees in your business, • The correct classifications for your employees under the Award, and • What pay rates (including penalty rates and allowances) apply to your employees. For example, many security businesses are now covered by the Security Services Industry Award 2010 and must provide their employees at least the minimum conditions and entitlements contained in this Modern Award. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s webpage for the security industry – www.fairwork.gov.au/security –
WHAT THE FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN FOUND WHEN IT LOOKED AT THE SECURITY INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA The Fair Work Ombudsman audited 296 security businesses around Australia in 2009-10 as part of National Campaign and found 154 (52 per cent) were not compliant with workplace law. Eighty-three security businesses were found to have underpaid 1124 employees a total of $1.18 million, while a further 71 businesses had contraventions relating to record-keeping and pay slips. The Fair Work Ombudsman selected the security industry for attention because of concerns about the high number of complaints it was receiving from security workers and intelligence from a number of federal and state agencies. The rate of non-compliance was higher than has been identified in other industries selected for national campaigns. Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson subsequently called for leadership from the security industry to improve its compliance. ÒThe rate of non-compliance was disappointing and we are urging employer organisations, unions and large companies to help us drive behavioural change in the security industry,Ó Mr Wilson said. ÒWe found widespread use of flat rates of pay in the belief that such arrangements would compensate for allowances, shift and weekend penalties, overtime and annual leave loadings. ÒSome employers claimed they had verbal agreements with casual employees to work more than eight ordinary hours per shift and with full-time employees to work more than 10 ordinary hours per shift without overtime payments. ÒEmployers need to be aware that a handshake agreement to pay workers a flat rate Ð even if it is above the minimum hourly rate in the relevant Award - does not negate the need to pay workers the full penalty rates for overtime, night and weekend work listed in the Award.Ó Mr Wilson says the willingness of employersÕ to accept the help of his inspectors to voluntarily rectify their issues was encouraging. ÒWe were also pleased with the interest and co-operation of employer associations,Ó he said. ÒA number of employers were very positive about the campaign as they felt that poor practices among their competitors should be exposed and remedied, so we need to harness that attitude to assist bring about cultural change and significant improvements. ÒWe will conduct further education and compliance activity in the security industry in the future, including re-auditing some of the companies found to be non-compliant during the last campaign. ÒWe are mindful that this is an industry which employs large numbers of young people and migrant workers who may be vulnerable if they are not fully aware of their workplace rights.Ó
provides a range of information on the Security Services Industry Award 2010, including the types of
penalty rates. Employers also need to be aware
the national system.These conditions include minimum entitlements to
businesses covered by the Award,
the National Employment Standards
provisions such as leave, public
classifications for employees, types of
(NES) have introduced a set of 10
holidays, redundancy and the right to
employment available under the
minimum conditions employers must
request flexible work arrangements.
Award and applicable wage and
provide to all employees working in
Under the NES, there is also a
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requirement to provide every new
Infoline on 13 13 94 between 8am and
employee with a Fair Work Information
6pm weekdays. A free interpreter service
Standards (NES) and the Fair Work
Statement, available for free download
is available on 13 14 50.
Information Statement available for
from our website. It is important for employers to be
Copies of the National Employment
download in 26 languages.
ONLINE RESOURCES INCLUDE:
Template documents and letters to
aware they must provide employees
A webpage containing information
assist businesses when hiring,
with the minimum conditions and
tailored specifically for the security
dismissing and managing employees.
entitlements in both the NES and the
industry: www.fairwork.gov.au/security.
Modern Award. Ensuring you keep correct time-andwages records and issue sufficiently detailed pay slips continues to be very important. It is also well worth being a member of your employer association and
The ‘Award Finder’ search tool, which
Best Practice Guides dealing with a range of workplace matters such as
enables clients to find Modern Awards
work-and-family and managing
and Pre-Modern Awards.
underperformance.
A ‘HowTo Guide’ on the process for
Fact Sheets covering a range of
transitioning from Pre-Modern Awards
issues such as annual leave, right of
to Modern Awards.
entry, transfer of business and
Pay and Condition Guides which
enterprise bargaining.
making use of their advice and
enable users to see at a glance base
resources. We very rarely have
rates of pay for all classifications,
keeping and a Self-Audit Checklist for
problems with employers who are
casuals, part time, apprentices and
employers to determine whether record-
members of employer associations.
trainees.
keeping requirements are being met.
Tools for determining pay rates
Templates for pay slips and record-
Multi-media resources explaining
FURTHER INFORMATION
including PayCheck, Payroll Check and
changes under the Fair Work Act and
www.fairwork.gov.au or call the FairWork
a Pay Rate Calculator.
Modern Awards.
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Security 2011 Exhibition 24-26 August 2011 Security 2010 Exhibition showcased the latest in security technology from over 140 leading suppliers and attracted over 4,000 decision-makers from public and private sectors. Don't miss out on the Security 2011 Exhibition & Conference being held from the 24 – 26 August 2011, the security industry’s must-attend event!
Cocktail Reception Wednesday 24 August 2011 6:00pm-7:30pm With a picturesque Darling Harbour backdrop, the Cocktail Reception (including
Gala Dinner Thursday 25 August 2011 7:00pm-10:30pm The Gala Dinner is the industry’s night of nights and will be held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf Pyrmont. With over 500 guests, the
drinks and canapés) provides an excellent networking
night promises to be entertaining and another great
opportunity.
opportunity to network with executives in the industry.
Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact: events@asial.com.au for more information.
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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
2011 AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Organised by the Australian Security
organisation to be presented and
WINNER: Alan Bolton, Kangan Institute
Industry Association (ASIAL), the
recognised by industry peers;
In-House Security Team Award
Australian Security Industry Awards for
• Independent benchmarking of the
WINNER: Australian Jockey Club
Excellence are Australia’s premier
quality of your work and
Training Award
security awards program.
achievements;
WINNER: British American Tabacco
Now in their 16th year, the awards
• exclusive use of the finalist and
recognise outstanding individuals and
winner logos for building and
Integrated Security Solution Award
organisations within the security
promoting your brand.
WINNER: Pacom Systems
Entries will be shortlisted by desk
2009 WINNERS
Australia
industry. Entries are open to both Members and Non-Members of ASIAL.
audit to ensure that they adhere to
IN-HOUSE SECURITYTEAM AWARD
received is Wednesday 16th March
criteria set out for each award category.
WINNER: Melbourne Cricket Club
2011.
The shortlisted nominations will then be
WINNER: Westpac Banking Corporation
The deadline for nominations to be
assessed by an independent panel of Among the many benefits of entering
judges chaired by ASIAL representative,
TRAINING AWARD
include:
Peter Johnson.
WINNER: Australian Institute of Public
• An opportunity to be recognised nationally; • An opportunity to be profiled and to
Safety
2010 WINNERS INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTION
tell your story through ASIAL print
WINNER: Michael van der Velde,
WINNER: Wilson Security for their
and online publications;
Regional Security Manager (NSW/ACT),
"Rapid" integrated security solution
• The opportunity for the projects, initiatives and achievements of your
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Qantas Security Manager Award
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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Slammin’ Sam Kekovich
AWARD CATEGORIES: 2011 sees the introduction of new focus categories under the individual and organisational headers.
(projects above $250,000) • Integrated Security Solution (projects below $250,000) • Special Security Event or Project
across Australia. “Slammin’” Sam Kekovich, one of the vibrant personalities of AFL football, well known for his controversial behaviour both on and off the field, will
Individual • Individual Achievement – General Security • Individual Achievement – Technical
2011 SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS DINNER
be MC for the night. He will bring his
With the backdrop of metropolitan
Awards dinner, which promises to be a
Melbourne, the vibrant Crown Casino
night of entertainment.
will again host the Australian Security
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flamboyant humorous style to the 2011
The dinner will be held on Wednesday
• Security Student of the Year
Industry Awards for Excellence dinner. The evening has been designed to
Casino, Melbourne. Corporate tables or
Organisational
celebrate and showcase the
individual tickets are available. Book your
• Security Management
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LHMU
SHONKY OPERATORS GET “THE BOOT” By Louise Tarrant, National Secretary, LHMU
It has been 12 months since the introduction of award modernisation for the security industry. For LHMU, while this milestone has had its trials it has also presented all within the industry a great number of opportunities. On the positive side for both
This is because – unlike Work
industry players were able to reach,
employers and employees in the
Choices – Fair Work prevents
during many conferences, significant
private security industry, the creation
employers “negotiating” agreements
areas of agreement, reducing to a
of a single national award for the
with their workforce that undercut the
minimum the issues that needed “third
industry, replacing a plethora of State,
award.The Better Off Overall Test
party” Fair Work Australia arbitration.
Federal and enterprise awards, puts
(BOOT) requires that collective
all Federal system employers and
agreements seek innovative ways of
operation for the first of five
employees, for the first time, on an
competing for contracts – ways that
“transitional” years, and problems with
do not perpetuate a race to the
its contents have been few.There are
bottom on wages.
aspects of the award that the LHMU
equal footing. Although the wages and classification structure of the modern award remain as minimalist –
The award has now been in
The development of the modern
would like to see improved, but the
Security Services Award 2010 during
LHMU feels the industry reached a
maintaining security employees
the award modernization process
reasonable outcome within existing
among the low-paid in Australia – the
involved considerable dialogue
legislative parameters for the award.
Fair Work Act 2009 has provided part
between the LHMU, the security union
of the means to reduce the incentive
and ASIAL, the major industry
the difficulties faced by security
for employers in contracting industries
employer representative. Unlike many
workers with the previous multi-
to compete on wage costs.
other industries, the two main security
jurisdictional industrial relations
The Union remembers only too well
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LHMU
system.The LHMU spent
Orders only. Other employers engaged
employment standards deriving from
considerable energy (and money)
in jurisdiction hopping – moving from
the Modern Award and the National
identifying new players in the security
State awards to Federal Awards or
Employment Standards (NES).
industry – including “Phoenix
vice versa in search of the cheapest
companies” – for roping in to Federal
option.
awards. Of course, some slipped
The new national system means
through the net and were award-free
that (with the exception of Western
in some States.
Australia, for the present) all private
In Victoria, in the dark years of
But there should be no doubt that the LHMU will always regard the modern award as setting minimum standards. In our view, the minimum wages in
security providers will be covered by
the modern award continue to
Work Choices, some Victorian
the modern Security Services Award
undervalue the work of security
employers were encouraged to
by February 2011. None will be able to
officers and the inherent potential
restructure their operation to move off
hide from the obligation to meet the
dangers of that work.
the award and onto Minimum Wage
minimum wages, conditions and
The significant challenges for our
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LHMU
members – and for the industry – relate to raising the status of the sector through better training (leading to recognized qualifications), retention of staff through the provision of career paths and better paid and more worker-friendly and family-friendly conditions, greater job security through the elimination of casualisation and precarious work, and the elimination from the industry of sham contracting arrangements. Of course, this is an agenda that will benefit the genuine employers in the industry as well as their LOUISE TARRANT
employees. It is in both our interests that shonky operators are driven out of the industry, and that levels of professionalism are raised. We acknowledge that ASIAL and its members support a similar agenda. Sham contracting is currently the target of the Australian Building and Construction Commission, with the
them of their rights at work, pay and
Security workers are among the
likely development in 2011 of a code
condition entitlements, occupational
many thousands of workers in our
of conduct and practice for labour hire
health and safety requirements as well
community who have not shared fairly
in that industry, and a requirement
as other security issues. Current
in the economic progress of recent
that industry participants demonstrate
security officers will have a 30-minute
decades.The income shift away from
compliance with the code.The LHMU
session when they renew their
workers, the erosion of the social
will be informed by developments in
licenses.
wage, the increased risk exposure of
ÒSecurity workers are among the many thousands of workers in our community who have not shared fairly in the economic progress of recent decades.Ó
the building and construction industry. Meanwhile, the LHMU is currently working with the Federal Government on sham contracting within the security industry in the ACT. Legislation, passed by the ACT
The program is being led by LHMU
individuals and households, the loss
officials with expertise in the security
of political agency and the erosion of
industry.
collective organization and legitimacy
The training sessions set a benchmark for the rest of the country and are consistent with the role that
make for an increasingly unequal and fragile democracy. Redressing these problems should
Government in August, 2010 will
the LHMU has played in the industry
be the major focus for both
ensure that new people training to
by civilizing its operations and setting
government and civil society over the
enter the sector will take part in a two-
standards for training and other
next decade.The security industry will
hour information session informing
regulation.
also benefit from this scrutiny.
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MODERN AWARD CHANGES
TO SECURE YOUR SUPERANNUATION The Federal GovernmentÕs new industrial relations reforms took effect just over 18 months ago and one of the key elements has been the award modernisation process. The importance of this for the security industry is the listing of AustralianSuper as the default super fund for security professionals, operators and employers. Modern awards were introduced on 1
leave and leave loadings, and
AustralianSuper stretches back more
January 2010 to reduce and simplify the
superannuation.
than two decades.Today,
many Federal and State Awards that
In regards to superannuation, most
AustralianSuper is responsible for more
regulated employment in Australia. Each
of the modern awards stipulate default
than $500 million in retirement savings
of the modern awards defines the
funds to which employers must make
for members employed in the security
working conditions for the industry and/or
compulsory super contributions, unless
industry and ASIAL’s membership
occupations of the employees it covers.
individual employees choose their own
includes some of AustralianSuper’s
fund.
largest employers.
Modern awards have “common rule” application — meaning employers no
AustralianSuper, one of Australia’s
“Our long association and continuity
longer have to be listed by name in
largest and strongest performing
with the security industry has delivered
order to be bound by the award and
industry super funds, is proud to be
immeasurable benefits for both
employers may be covered by more
listed as the default fund for security
employers and employees, ensuring the
than one award.
professionals, operators and employers
lowest cost and the highest retirement
under the Security Services Industry
outcomes for members,” AustralianSuper
minimum terms and conditions of
Award 2010. AustralianSuper has been
Chief Executive Ian Silk said.
employment for about 85% of
nominated as the default fund in more
Australian employees.These may
modern awards than any other single
intensive and choosing the best super
include minimum wages, types of
fund to date – 73 of them, in fact.
fund to deliver great services and
The modern awards set out
employment, when work is to be performed, overtime and penalty rates,
Australian Security Industry Association’s (ASIAL) connection with
“The security industry is very labour
investment performance at low cost is an important consideration for businesses.” continued page 37
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local AustralianSuper Account Manager
capabilities, investment choice,
default fund they were using on 11
can assist you with sample wording for a
performance and fees, as well as
September 2008 or any successor fund,
superannuation clause.
looking at what it offers in terms of
Employers can continue to use the
as long as it is an eligible choice fund. However, the individual employee’s
Only one enterprise agreement can apply to an employee at any particular
insurance options and valued-added member and employer services. AustralianSuper is an industry super
choice of fund will always override the
time. It should cover a comprehensive
modern award.
set of terms and conditions of
fund that provides employers easy and
employment and comply with the
flexible administration, together with a
employers consider streamlining their
“better off overall” test, which means
raft of education, support and
company’s super obligations and
employees must be better off with the
investment options to make managing
arrangements under a specific enterprise
agreement overall than under the
super simple.
agreement if their employees are covered
relevant award.
AustralianSuper recommends that
by more than one modern award. If you
If you are considering changing your
For more information about AustralianSuper please call us on 1300
wish to nominate a default super fund in
default fund, it is vital you consider the
300 273 or visit
your next enterprise agreement, your
fund’s comparative strengths and
www.australiansuper.com
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INDUSTRIAL ReLATIONS
SHAM CONTRACTING – EMPLOYERS NEED TO ENSURE BONA FIDE RELATIONSHIPS By Chris Delaney*
Subcontracting, pyramid subcontracting and using independent contractors in the private security industry may have the potential to expose many principal
independently (independent subcontractors); or • self-employed individual subcontractors who seek work through employment agencies.
contractors to actions for underpayment of wages, remedies for alleged unfair dismissal and/or contracts being overturned by Courts determining them to be “unfair”. Subcontracting is a legitimate form of work arrangement that is primarily commercial and should be conducted in accordance with the law. Unfortunately a
The Independent Contractors Act 2006 and the Fair Work Act 2009 protect the status of independent contractors by freeing them from the constraints of industrial and employment laws. Employers need to be careful to avoid entering into
significant number of subcontracting arrangements have
sham contracting arrangements with their workers.
been entered into as a means of avoiding various
Subcontracting should not be a substitute for direct
responsibilities under employment and taxation laws.
employment but a genuine commercial arrangement to
These arrangements are termed “sham contracting” and
supplement and compliment the direct workforce.
are unlawful and expose the parties to prosecution, fines
The status of contractors, while the subject of many
and claim for failure to provide minimum rates of pay and
legal decisions, still remains a matter of each arrangement
workplace rights.
determined on its individual merits. However, employers
Both the Fair Work Ombudsman and the ATO have
need to be aware that the Fair Work Act 2009 and the
made it clear that in 2011 they will pursue employers for
Independent Contractors Act 2006, have made it easier for
sham contracting.
the FWO and the ATO to prosecute them for sham
Subcontracting in the Private Security industry typically
contracting.
refers to the situation in which a head contractor allocates done to a specialist supplier of security services. It usually
BENEFITS AND RISKS OF ENGAGING CONTRACTORS
involves the following arrangements:
For many SMEs, using contractors rather than employees
• subcontracting businesses that employ workers under
may seem an attractive option because it can reduce
responsibility for a particular aspect of the work to be
an award or workplace agreement covering wages and
costs, increase flexibility, avoid the cost of superannuation
conditions and subcontracting to others when needed;
contributions, PAYG withholding tax, workers
• self-employed individual subcontractors who seek work
compensation premiums, annual leave, personal/carer's continued page 39
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leave, long service leave, notice of termination,
• He worked exclusively for the employer;
redundancy pay or minimum wages in modern awards.
• He was not able engage others to perform his work;
Attractive as this may seem, having these arrangements deemed to be shams (which many may well be), places the employer at significant risk of prosecution, including: • Prosecution by the FWO for sham contracting and breach of modern awards and National Employment
• He was subject to supervision by the employer; • Training was an inherent part of the business of the employer; • The content and assessment of the training provided to trainees by the contractor was controlled by the employer.
Standards, which can incur penalties of up to $33,000 per breach for a company and $6,600 for an individual • Prosecution by the ATO for unpaid superannuation contributions and PAYG taxation • Unfair dismissal and adverse action claims from a dismissed Worker
The features that support the contentions of the employer that the applicant was an independent contractor: • The contractor submitted invoices to the employer and charged the employer GST; • The contractor had his own business, business cards and business email address;
Two recent Cases provide prime examples of the
• The contractor was not subject to PAYG taxation;
exposure many employers have when using
• The contractor was paid by result;
“subcontractors”.
• The contractor was not paid annual leave, sick leave or any other entitlement normally associated with
TRAINER
employment;
Fair Work Australia has allowed a worker who submitted
• The contractor determined his own hours;
invoices to his employer, was not subject to PAYG taxation
• The contractor brought trainees with him when he
and was not paid any employment entitlements to
commenced with the employer and took trainees with
proceed with an unfair dismissal application.
him when he left;
Subcontracting in the Private Security industry typically refers to the situation in which a head contractor allocates responsibility for a particular aspect of the work to be done to a specialist supplier of security services. FWA heard that the trainer engaged by a Geelong,
• The contractor completed BAS statements for his
Victoria-based training organisation in February 2009
business during the period of his engagement with the
determined his own hours, and had his own business,
employer and paid wages to an unnamed person and
business cards and business email address.
paid drawings to himself;
But Commissioner Anne Gooley ruled that the trainer
“The contractor was an integral part of the employer ’s
was an integral part of the employers business and that
business and in performing his role as trainer he was
he was subject to its control in performing his work.
subject to control by the employer .The employer
The employer allocated work to [the trainer] and supervised the work," she said.
allocated work to The contractor and supervised the work. While The contractor could determine the method by which he trained the trainees the curriculum and
SUMMARY OF THE EVIDENCE
assessment methods were dictated by the employer. The
The features that support the contentions of the applicant
contractor was not conducting his own business when he
that he was an employee
performed work for the employer.” continued page 40
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Commissioner Gooley therefore allowed him to proceed with his claim of unfair dismissal against the organisation.
LESSON FOR EMPLOYERS The lesson in this for employers is simple, just because you or your subcontractor label him/her as a subcontractor does not necessarily mean that they are one. The arrangement must fit within the legal definition of a sub-contractor otherwise it may be deemed a sham arrangement and expose the employer to claims for employee entitlements including access to unfair dismissal remedies.
Keldote & Ors v Riteway Transport As a result of the decision in Keldote & Ors v Riteway Transport [2010] FMCA 394 (16 June 2010) (Keldote), companies will need to pay attention to questions of 'fairness' in the terms on which they engage independent contractors.The decision is an example of how, despite complying with terms agreed in a contract, a party may be subsequently liable for damages for a breach of the contract if a Court decides the terms were unfair. Although the Independent Contractor’s Act provides that a contract cannot, once made, become unfair as a consequence of subsequent events, a Court may consider later events to satisfy itself whether aspects of the contract were unfair from the outset. Keldote is an example of how a Court is given power by
services by independent contractors, principals should consider: • the extent to which the contract can be developed by negotiation and not imposed as standard form, and • an appropriate balance of advantage and disadvantage, with neither party being advantaged or disadvantaged disproportionately.
the ICA to: • review contracts that have been terminated and are no longer on foot • sever or amend contractual terms to overcome any perceived unfairness • insert amended terms that operate from the commencement date of the contract, and • award damages arising from a breach of an amended or inserted term.
General Protections of the Fair Work Act and reverse onus Sham contracting is specifically dealt with under the General Protections provisions of the Fair Work Act. Therefore the onus is on the employer to prove that they have not misrepresented a contract of employment as a contract for services under which the worker is treated as a contractor. This makes it much easier for the FWO to prosecute
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRINCIPAL CONTRACTORS
employers for sham contracting because they no longer
It is evident from the Keldote decision that in determining
have to prove their case.That burden falls upon employers
fairness, a Court will have regard to the principal’s
to prove that they have not engaged in sham contracting.
unilateral rights under a contract and whether the exercise
The FWO has already launched targeted campaigns
of those rights would operate in an onerous way on the
throughout Australia in response to information about
contractor.
possible sham contracting and has recommended further
When entering into agreements for the provision of
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THIS CHECKLIST MAY HELP TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ARE EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. IT IS A GUIDE ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE A DEFINITIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE WORK ARRANGEMENT.
INDICATORS
YES
NO
UNSURE
1. IS THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR GIVEN DIRECTION AND IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PRINCIPAL?
2. DO THEY HAVE TO DO THE WORK PERSONALLY?
3. DO THEY PROVIDE ONLY LABOUR?
4. DO THEY WEAR THE PRINCIPAL’S UNIFORM?
5. DOES THE PRINCIPAL PROVIDE THE TOOLS AND VEHICLES, IF ANY, TO CARRY OUT THE WORK? 6. DO THEY WORK PRE-DETERMINED OR FIXED HOURS?
7. ARE THEY UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO WORK FOR ONLY ONE PRINCIPAL? 8. DO THEY RECEIVE REGULAR WAGES?
9. DO THEY RECEIVE PAID LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS?
10. ARE THEY PAID AN HOURLY RATE?
11. DOES THE EMPLOYER/ PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS SUPERANNUATION? 12. DOES THE TAX DECLARATION FORM STATE THAT THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AN EMPLOYEE? 13. ARE THEY REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE COURSE OF PERFORMING THE WORK? E.G. FUEL, TRAVELLING
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INDICATORS
YES
NO
UNSURE
14. IS PAY AS YOU GO INCOME TAX OR OTHER INSURANCES DEDUCTED FROM ANY PAYMENTS? 15. ARE THEY COVERED BY THE PRINCIPAL’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION POLICY?* 16. DO THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO DELEGATE THE WORK TO SOMEONE ELSE? 17. CAN THEY BARGAIN FOR THE RATES OF PAYMENT?
18. DO THEY PROVIDE THE VEHICLES, TOOLS AND OTHER MATERIALS IF ANY, TO CARRY OUT THE WORK? 19. ARE THEY ABLE TO ACCEPT WORK FROM OTHER PRINCIPALS?
20. DO THEY RUN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES?
21. CAN THEY REFUSE TO DO CERTAIN JOBS DUE TO OTHER COMMITMENTS? 22. CAN THEY PROFIT FROM THE SOUND MANAGEMENT OF THEIR WORK?
23. DO THEY TENDER A GST INVOICE FOR WORK PERFORMED?
24. ARE THEIR BUSINESSES TRADING CORPORATIONS? E.G. PTY LTD COMPANY 25. DO THEY HAVE A WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR? 26. DO THEY HAVE A BUSINESS LICENCE TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES?
ASIAL RECOMMENDS THAT MEMBERS SEEKING TO ENTER INTO SUBCONTRACTING ARRANGEMENTS SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE TO AVOID UNCERTAINTY AND EXPOSURE TO PROSECUTION.
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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SECURITY INDUSTRY
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
2011
The private security industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector of the Australian economy. With annual revenues of about $6 billion and over 150,000 employees the security industry is constantly evolving and growing. As it grows, one of the key challenges facing the industry is attracting and developing its future leaders.
To address this need, the peak national industry body, the Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL) has established the Security Industry Leadership Program 2011. Designed specifically for managers and business owners in the security industry, the program will focus on developing the skills of the industry’s future leaders. Featuring an exceptional teaching faculty, the three-day program will provide a practical and interactive insight into the key factors to successfully managing and growing a security industry. The program will focus on developing practical skills that you can apply at a personal, business and national industry level. These include an understanding of how to: g communicate effectively g develop high performance teams g drive change g brand and differentiate the product or service you offer g manage conflict g identify the key elements that underpins the financial health of your business g use key principles of financial management to make effective business decisions
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You will also be exposed to the diversity of the security industry and some of the issues facing the industry. The strategic goals of the program are to strengthen succession management and to provide practical learning opportunities for future leaders in the industry. Who should participate? The program has been tailored to meet the needs of managers in medium-large security organisations. If you have a passion for the security industry and want to make a difference, then this program is for you. Participants will be drawn from all sectors of the sector, regardless of your length of time and experience in the industry. ASIAL is committed to building the capacity of the people in our industry and helping them make a real difference. As a participant on the program you will benefit from a tailored and highly interactive learning environment that will: g Inspire you to become an effective leader and make a positive difference to both your business and the security industry as a whole.
g Provide you with practical leadership knowledge and skills. g Help you reach your goals and aspirations as a manager and leader. g Enable you to share ideas, develop new skills and gain new experiences to help grow your potential as a leader. What we offer you: g Motivated and highly experienced facilitators g A tailored program allowing you to focus on issues that have a specific relevance to you. g The opportunity to build on your existing skills and experience. What we expect from you: g Your active participation in all components of the program. g Your commitment to working collaboratively and respectfully with other participants and facilitators. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
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17-19 May 2011, Sydney 11-13 October 2011, Melbourne
About your teaching faculty Chris Clark Chris Clark is a strategist, who teaches corporate strategy and strategic marketing at Macquarie University, including fifteen years teaching on the MBA program of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, where he was until 2006 the Director of Corporate and Executive Education. From 2002-2004 he was director of the MBA program. He is also a consultant to some of Australia’s leading companies, across a wide range of industries, who draw on his presentation, problem solving and facilitation skills. Graham Godbee Graham Godbee has been a lecturer in finance at Macquarie University Graduate School of Management and remains Visiting Fellow in the Centre for Money, Banking and Finance at Macquarie University. He has held executive management positions in large corporates in the roles of business development, marketing and finance. Graham has been a director of several companies in Australia and overseas, including Australian Print Group, one of the largest printers in Australia. Peter McGraw Associate Professor Peter McGraw is Director of the Labour-Management Studies Foundation and a faculty member in the Department of Business, Faculty of Business and Economics at Macquarie University. He teaches and researches in the broad area of managing people and runs executive education programs on leadership, change management and negotiation. Peter was a faculty member at Macquarie Graduate School of Management for 13 years where he taught on the MBA program and was Director of Executive Education. He has also worked as an academic at the University of Technology, Sydney and in employee relations roles in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Day 1: STRATEGY & MARKETING (Chris Clark) Summary: Strategy and marketing will look at the skills needed to position yourself successfully in a changing environment by understanding and satisfying the current and future needs of your customers against a complex competitive environment. Day 2: FINANCE FOR MANAGERS (Graham Godbee) Summary: Finance is the lifeblood of any business. An understanding of cashflow and the financial levers behind it is central to all managers success. This session will explore the key elements of finance, giving participants a series of tools to understand
the financial health of their business. Day 3: LEADING AND MANAGING PEOPLE (Peter McGraw) Summary: The ability to lead and manage people effectively is a key skill for all managers and an important predictor for a successful managerial career. This session will look at core techniques for effectively managing and leading people and give participants the opportunity to practice their skills via a range of interactive and challenging activities. Participants will have the opportunity to lead and manage each other during the activities and get feedback on their performance from their peers as well as the session leader.
For more information and course brochure visit www.asial.com.au/2011SecurityIndustryLeadershipProgram or email: events@asial.com.au
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Disclaimer: The commentary from Aon has been prepared on the basis of a combination of information and based on our experience only. Aon accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly out of incorrect use of its information or interpretation by any other person. Any liability that Aon may have to any persons in receipt of this of this information or any recipient for loss or damage arising out of reliance on this report is limited to the extent that Aon’s conduct directly causes the loss or damage.
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OH&S
OHS represents a major challenge for organisations and particularly with the impending introduction of the OHS harmonisation laws. With these laws putting greater emphasis into organisations and their management it will be critical for organisations including those in the security industry to put more emphasis into the Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Aon has developed for organisations
In the event safety audit is required, Aon can conduct these at AS4801, Safety Map and National Audit Tool levels.
Workers Compensation With the complexities of the workers compensation schemes in Australia many organisations struggle with understanding how they may best deal with the issues or how to improve what they have that works effectively.
the cost of the claim impacts on the premium cost for some years after the initial injury. One of the key strategies to reduce the cost of any claim is an early intervention strategy by implementing RTW programs in the workplace. It is imperative that across both OHS and Workers Compensation that organisations do have a linkage as this has been determined the most effective approach in managing the overall cost of risk in this area.
ÒAon has developed for organisations the ability to ÔmeasureÕ their existing OHSMS through the development of a Health Check tool.Ó the ability to ‘measure’ their existing OHSMS through the development of a Health Check tool.This tool can be utilised to perform a basic desk top audit to undertaking a full and detailed gap analysis of an organisations OHSMS. Health Check is a high level systems review to provide an organisation with a snapshot of the existence and performance of the corporate framework that underpins its OHSMS and how consistently the system has been implemented at individual site level. It focuses on the following elements. • Safety Management; • Injury management; • Claims management; and • Insurer management Health Check essentially looks for the existence of a system and provides feedback on the areas of opportunity for improvement.
No matter what jurisdiction you operate in claims cost can be the single biggest driver of workers compensation premiums and particular to the security industry is the risk where ‘host employers’ are involved. In certain jurisdictions the authorities may seek to recover from ‘host employers’ or the ability exists for this action to be pursued to minimise premiums but not pursued.This is an area of great impact to the industry. Additionally, across all jurisdictions there is a need for employers to ensure they develop and implement appropriate return to work strategies as soon as possible so as to reduce the cost of claims as they impact on premiums. Whilst RTW obligations vary across jurisdictions, they are an imperative if companies want to take control of their workers compensation program. Workers compensation claims are considered ‘long tail’ claims, in that
Aon Hewitt Aon Hewitt is the largest People Risk practice in Australia employing over 100 specialists nationally on a broad range of consulting that includes workers compensation, OHS, Workforce Risk, Employer of Choice and HR solutions. For further information on Aon’s broad range of People Risk Solutions contact John Capes from Aon Hewitt on 0414 957 619.
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INDUSTRIAL ReLATIONS
THE PROPOSED NATIONAL OH&S SYSTEM By Chris Delaney*
The search for a national approach to occupational health and safety is ongoing. With the model Act almost
The approach taken in developing
• Hazardous work
complete, the focus is now on
the regulations and Codes
• Noise
developing appropriate
For the past 12 months various groups
• Hazardous manual tasks
accompanying regulations and
including government, unions and
• Confined spaces
codes of practice.
business representatives under the
• Falls
chairmanship of Safe Work Australia
• High risk work
priority Codes of Practice under the
have been developing the draft
• Abrasive blasting
model Work Health and Safety Act,
regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Electrical work
The draft model regulations and
Safe Work Australia just released for public comment. To see the entire document visit: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au The plan is for the uniform
• Plant and structures The regulations and priority Codes of Practice. The model regulations provide for detailed requirements for the
• Construction work (including high risk work and principal contractor obligations) • Hazardous chemicals (including
occupational health and safety laws
elimination or minimisation of risks
to be adopted by all States,
from various hazards, and
• Major hazard facilities
Territories and the Commonwealth
administrative matters such as
• Registration and licensing
so that they commence operation in
licensing and registration.The matters
(including plant, major hazard
January 2012.
covered by the regulations include:
facilities and persons)
However New South Wales has
• Representation and participation
concerns about adopting the model
of workers (including issue
laws unless it is allowed to retain
resolution and union right of entry)
union initiated prosecutions and a reverse onus of proof.
• General workplace management (including facilities, first aid, emergency plans)
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inorganic lead and asbestos)
• Review of decisions made under the regulations • Exemptions from specific requirements of the regulations
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The priority Codes include: • How to manage work health and safety risks • How to consult on work health and safety • Managing the work environment and facilities • Managing noise and preventing
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requirements than currently exist in
model regulations this process is
others. For example the obligations of
discarded, with the hierarchy only
a principal contractor in Victoria,
specified for some high risk activities.
currently limited to identifying signage
The definition of reasonably
and safety co-ordination planning, will
practicable refers to what can
be greater with the addition of
reasonably be done. A duty holder
obligations for ensuring Safe Work
should first determine whether
Method Statements, workplace
elimination or engineering controls can
amenities, first aid, controls for
be provided and are reasonable,
• Hazardous manual tasks
eliminating or minimising fall risks, and
before relying on lesser controls (e.g.
• Confined spaces
other particular matters.The
instruction and training).
• How to prevent falls at the
requirements of the regulations will
hearing loss at work
workplace • Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals • Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
however be less detailed than those
Penalties
currently provided for by regulation in
Four levels of penalty for breaches of
other jurisdictions such as New South
the regulations are proposed as
Wales and Queensland. Prohibitions
follows:
and requirements for live electrical
Breaches of regulations that are
In 2011 further policies will be released as part of their process of transitioning to regulating under the model laws with the aim of providing for uniform interpretation, guidance and enforcement of the laws. • How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace • How to safely remove asbestos • Facilities for construction sites
work will also become more onerous
critical to control higher order risks will
in some jurisdictions and less so in
be considered to be breaches of the
others.
Act and the penalties applicable to
There are matters that are
such a breach will apply (up to $3
currently the subject of regulations in
million for reckless endangerment by a
some jurisdictions and/or that may
corporation; and more commonly $1.5
released in early 2011 for comment, as
have been appropriate for regulation
million for breaches giving rise to a
will various guidance materials.
that will not be included in the model
risk of death or serious injury).
Other Codes of Practice will be
In 2011 further policies will be
regulations.
This approach is currently applied in Victoria. Examples of relevant
released as part of their process of transitioning to regulating under the
Hierarchy of Controls
regulations are control of risks in
model laws with the aim of providing
Most State OH&S Regulations provide
confined spaces, falls, construction
for uniform interpretation, guidance
for a hierarchy of controls to apply in
and many of the requirements relating
and enforcement of the laws.
order to eliminate or minimise risks to
to asbestos.
Regulations in some specific areas
health and safety – from elimination
Breaches of risk assessment
will provide more detailed
through substitution, isolation,
requirements or other breaches giving
requirements in some jurisdictions
engineering controls, administrative
rise to a risk of death or serious injury
than at present, while at the same
(people) controls to personal
– $30,000 to $60,000 for a
time requiring less specific
protective equipment. Under the
corporation.
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INDUSTRIAL ReLATIONS
The release of the regulations and Codes of Practice demonstrate that the introduction of the model laws will occur and the amount of work that will be required to be ready for their commencement at the end of next year. Breaches of general risk control,
will not be mandatory, but they may
organisation, consider the various
signage and notification requirements
be used in proceedings to
matters identified in the issues paper.
– $18,000 to $36,000 for a
demonstrate what was known about
corporation.
hazards, risks and risk controls.
Breaches of record keeping and
Comment is invited on this
The release of the regulations and Codes of Practice demonstrate that the introduction of the model laws
similar low level requirements, and
approach and the appropriateness of
will occur and the amount of work
breaches by workers of specific
particular penalties and their
that will be required to be ready for
requirements – $6,000 for a
application to specific regulations.
their commencement at the end of
corporation ($1,250 for an individual). Infringement notices may also be
The public comment period
next year. Understanding and
provides an opportunity for business
complying with the new requirements
issued with penalties set at between
to carefully consider each of the
of the model Act and regulations
$1,200 and $3,600 for a corporation.
specific requirements as they may
should now be a priority for action
apply to work carried out by that
early in 2011.
Compliance with codes of practice
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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FEATURE D ASI AL ME MBE R P U BLICATIONS SECURITY OFFICER NOTEBOOKS The Security officer notebook is a convenient, pocked sized notebook for Security guards and patrol staff. Each page is ruled and numbered. Dimensions are 8cm width x 13cm length x 1/2cm thick with 50 pages in each booklet. Available for purchase by ASIAL members only.
ALARM MONITORING AGREEMENT Available as a hard copy booklet (50 agreements per book) or an electronic download. Available for purchase by ASIAL members only.
(herein Customer)
Billing Address:
Transaction Details |
Recurring Service
System Details
Company Owned Monitored Alarm Customer Owned Monitored Alarm Burglary Fire Panic Duress Medical Perimeter Burglar Alarm CCTV Access Control Other ___________________ New/Existing
|
Monitored Services | Hardware Installed |
Recurring services to be provided
Equipment
Domestic Premises
Monitoring per month
$
Comprehensive Maintenance
$
Alarm Response**
$
Fire Monitoring
$
SALE OR INSTALLATION CHARGES
Sale, installation and/or
Commercial Premises
per unit
Supervised (open/closed)
$
Reports
$
additional per visit
Routine Inspection
$
Other________________________
$
System Operation as per attached commissioning sheet
Installation charges (basic package)
Installation charges (additions)
Customer Account No.: (if new system)
RECURRING MONITORING SERVICE CHARGES Billing frequency: monthly
$ $
quarterly other___________ Monitoring
$
Total other recurring services
$
$
Administration fee (if invoices req’d)
$
Deposit received
$
Recurring Monitoring Service Charge Total
$
BALANCE DUE
$
Number of months Agreement Term
TOTAL (inc gst)
recurring charges (tax invoice)
New System
Communications Network Charges are included or/are additional and not included in the Monitoring Charges. All charges include GST. IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES, EXCEPT VICTORIA
THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO A COOLING-0FF PERIOD OF 10 DAYS In Victoria – “Important Notice to the purchase (customer): you have a right to cancel this agreement within 5 clear business days. Important details about your rights are set out in the termination notice provided with this agreement”
INSTALLATION/COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE
MONITORING COMPANY
Authorised Company Representative or Agent Name (print)
Company Representative Signature
Representative Name (print)
Date:
/
Company Title
$96.00 electronic version or
/
s
Representative to Sign
Licence No:
Date:
Position/Title
/
/
s
Licence No:
In all States and Territories except Queensland and the Northern Territory this agreement is not valid until accepted by the above Company. CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: I am authorised to sign this Agreement on behalf of the Customer: (a) agree to receive the Monitoring Service on the Terms and Conditions printed on overleaf/ Page 2; (b) have received statements/notices as prescribed by the law; (c) promise that the Customer and Payment details disclosed are correct; (d) authorise the collection, use and disclosure of any information obtained in connection with this Agreement for commercial purposes; (e) agree that a commission can be paid to any person who introduces the Customer. The Australian Security Industry Association Limited ABN 91 000 813 365 (“ASIAL”) is not a party to this Agreement. Customer acknowledges that ASIAL is under no obligation to provide any service to Customer. ASIAL is not responsible for any act or omission of an ASIAL member. This Agreement is subject to the laws of Australia
Authorised Customer Representative:
Signature: I have read and accepted the standard Terms and Conditions of the Alarm Service Agreement
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Customer Title:
Date: see overleaf for payment details
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THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
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VOL.15 | ISSUE.2 | APR/MAY 2010
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SECURITY
THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
PUBLISHED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
[MAG AZINE] VOL.14 | ISSUE.1 | FEB/MAR09
VOL.15 | ISSUE.4 | AUG/SEP 2010
AVIATION SECURITY
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The Peak National Body for the Australian Security Industry
2009 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence & ASIAL 40th Anniversary Dinner 30 April 2009, Crown Melbourne
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ASIAL Certified Security Monitoring Centres*
Current as at: 02 February 2011 Company (short form name)
State
Cert. No.
Grade
NSW
317
A1
09 Mar 2011
Allcare Monitoring Services
WA
334
A2
28 Feb 2012
ARM Security
WA
318
A1
10 Mar 2011
ART Security
VIC
356
A1
30 Oct 2012
Central Monitoring Services
NSW
343
B1
21 Mar 2012
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
NSW
354
A1
24 Sep 2012
Energize Australia
VIC
345
C2
18 Mar 2011
Golden Electronics
TAS
355
A1
17 Oct 2012
Grade One Monitoring
NSW
333
A1
13 Feb 2012
Grid Security Services
NSW
336
A1
18 Mar 2012
IAG (operating with IAG Data Centre)
NSW
329
C1
27 Nov 2011
Instant Security Alarms
QLD
320
A1
09 Jun 2011
ISS Security Services (Manpower Response)
NSW
335
C3
30 Nov 2011
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
357
B1
31 Dec 2011
Paul-Tec Australia
NSW
342
A2
13 May 2012
VIC
348
C2
31 July 2012
ADT Security
Protection Pacific Security RAA Security Services
Expires
SA
358
A1
12 Dec 2012
Secom Australia
NSW
327
A1
14 Dec 2011
Sectrol Security
VIC
322
B2
02 Jul 2011
Securemonitoring
VIC
328
A1
23 Nov 2011
Security Alarm Monitoring Service
SA
344
A1
18 Jun 2012
Sesco Security Co
WA
319
A1
03 Mar 2011
Signature Security
NSW
352
A1
03 Oct 2012
Signature Security
WA
353
A1
30 Jun 2011
SMC (Chubb)
QLD
330
A1
07 Dec 2011
SMC (Chubb)
VIC
332
A1
16 Dec 2011
SNP Security (Newcastle)
NSW
321
A1
17 Aug 2011
SNP Security (Sydney)
NSW
347
A1
13 Aug 2012
Spectus
WA
325
A1
02 Sep 2011
State Govt Protective Security Service
QLD
340
C1
22 May 2012
Summerland Security Services
NSW
331
C2
30 Nov 2011
Westpac Banking Corporation
NSW
338
A1
19 Mar 2012
Woolworths Limited
NSW
351
C1
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 – 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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ASIAL MEMBER PROGRAM
MEMBER RECOGNITION PROGRAM ASIAL is pleased to announce the launch of a new Member recognition program to reward
Excellence, Melbourne on 4 May 2011. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Members
Corporate Members who have held
will be presented with a membership
consecutive years of ASIAL membership.The
certificate stating their recognition level and
program will provide eligible long standing
will have access to a Platinum, Gold, Silver or
Members with an additional point of difference
Bronze icon for use in conjunction with the
when promoting their security services.
ASIAL Member logo. Members in the program
Eligible Corporate Members will be
will be acknowledged on the ASIAL website, in
recognised once they attain the following
Security Insider magazine and in a First Alert
milestone anniversaries:
e-newsletter.
Recognition level
Years of consecutive membership
Bronze member
6 – 10 years
Silver member
11 – 15 years
Gold member
16 – 25 years
Platinum member
25 years +
The program will be officially launched at The Australian Security Industry Awards for
For further information on the program please email: security@asial.com.au.
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ASIAL NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS ASIAL is pleased to welcome the following new members who joined the Association during November and December 2010: CORPORATE MEMBERS
Combined Security Solutions
AISM Australian Investigation and Security Management
Eagle Eye Security Management
API Services and Solutions Pty Ltd
Excell Security (AUST) Pty Ltd
APS Alliance Group Pty Ltd
Exceltech Industrial Electrics Pty Ltd
Australian Goldstar Security Services Pty Ltd
Falcon Security Services Aust Pty Ltd
Designer Security
Genesis Tech
Granite Belt Protective Services Pty Ltd
Goldring Security Pty Ltd
Phoenix Security And Protection
Hitex Services Pty Ltd
Port Denison Security Services
Lazer Security (Qld) Pty Ltd
Powercorp Security Services Pty Ltd
Mistro Security Services
Sun Security Personnel
New England Security
TJS Security Services Pty Ltd
New Era Security Pty Ltd
Total Security Systems Pty Ltd
Phantom Security Piekar Comm Services
PROVISIONAL CORPORATE MEMBERS
Pro-tect Security Management Pty Ltd
4SITE Protection
Python Security Services Pty Ltd
Activeye Security Group Pty Ltd
Safeguard Security
All Coast Security Contracting Pty Ltd
Scope Security Services Pty Ltd
Alliance Security Australia Pty Ltd
Secure Protection
Arma Security Service Pty Ltd
Securepro Premium Security Services
Armidale & Northern Tablelands Security Pty Ltd
Security Alarm Services (SAS)
At Playland Pty Ltd
Secutek Security
B.A.V Security Australia
Seedigital Australia Limited Partnership
Bluebells Australia Pty Ltd
Shark Security Services Pty Ltd
Brauny Protective Services
Taktik Holdings Pty Ltd
Checkmate One Pty Ltd
The trustee for the Cornacchione Family Trust
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Titan Security Group Pty Ltd
safeguarding public interests. Whatever your size or activity,
TJ's Alarms
ASIAL has specialist access to services, support, information
Victorian Corporate Protective Guarding
and representation to help your business prosper.
Viewpoint Protection Services
To become a member of the peak national security association visit www.asial.com.au/apply or phone 1300 1ASIAL.
W & J Enterprises Pty Ltd YB Group Pty Ltd Zirenn
Refer a friend to ASIAL Help build a stronger security industry!
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
If you know of a security provider that aspires to the highest
Emirates Hotels (Australia) Pty Ltd
professional standards and might be interested in becoming
Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club Limited
a member of ASIAL, let us know.
Queensland Performing Arts Trust
By referring them to join ASIAL, you will be helping to build a stronger and more professional security industry. Visit
Think Security, THINK ASIAL
www.asial.com.au/referafriend or phone 1300 1ASIAL to find
As Australia’s peak national security body, ASIAL is dedicated
out more. Please note: You will need to log into the Member
to supporting members, promoting standards and
only area of the ASIAL website to access this page.
ADVERTORIAL
SECURITY COMMANDER™ HAS ARRIVED The most powerful Windows management software for Challenger™ is now 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.
Operators can intuitively control inputs, areas, and doors from Security Commander’s userfriendly maps, as well as, retrieving video via graphical icons displayed on a map of your facility. Icons are fully-customisable and capable of dynamic updates to indicate multiple changes of state. Even more exciting news is Security Commander’s video integration
capabilities with supported GE/UTC DVR’s, allowing Challenger alarms and other events to be linked to video footage for improved operator response and easier post-event investigation. Eager to find out more? Contact your local Direct Alarm Supplies branch today for a demo and information about training dates or visit our website at www.das.com.au
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HOT PRODUCTS
ACTi TCM-3011 IP Wide Dynamic Camera n Central Security Distribution > (02) 8014 2600 n Email > enquiries@centralsd.com.au n Web > www.centralsd.com.au
ACTi’s Versatile IP Dome: Like a Swiss-Army Camera for IP Surveillance Systems, ACTi’s TCM-3011 boasts an impressive array of features making it the ideal indoor IP dome camera. High glare or low light conditions are no trouble this Wide Dynamic camera supported by LED illumination with mechanical IR cut filter. Stream your image in H.264, MPEG-4 or MJPEG compressions with Dual streaming up to 30fps at 640 x 480 resolution. With a choice from 7 alarm response actions, (including email verification, command other devices and upload video), the on board Video Motion detection and digital input become powerful and versatile features. As our daily life is increasingly demanding higher tech solutions, Acti’s TCM3011 provides security integrators with an intelligent and versatile option with the feature set to enhance any installation.
NEW!
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UTC Fire and Security release Challenger™ IP LAN Adaptor n Direct Alarm Supplies > (02) 9717 5222 n Email > info@das.com.au n Web > www.das.com.au
Save time and money installing Challenger™ with the newTS0098 Challenger IP LAN Adaptor. TS0098 modules allow Challenger RS-485 LAN data to be carried over an IP network.This provides an IP connection between a Challenger panel and its LAN devices such as Remote Arming Stations (RAS) and Data Gathering Panels (including Intelligent Access Controllers) reducing the need for dedicated wiring of expensive two-pair twisted, shielded data cable (Belden 8723). The TS0098 also enables physically separate segments of the Challenger RS485 LAN to be linked together over an IP network, either to extend distance or inexpensively utilise existing IT infrastructure. TS0098 modules provide securelyencrypted IP communications via a unique 128-bit encryption key. For more information, please visit www.utcfs.com.au/IPLAN
RoboCam R1 body-worn camera system n ValuTronics Pty Ltd > NSW – 1300 1333 66 n Email > info@valutronics.com.au n Web > www.valutronics.com.au
RoboCam is a totally mobile security system comprising of a portable hard drive and headset with a custom made shoulder holster for user convenience. RoboCam is an essential asset for any professional security operative that wants to protect their livelihood. A false allegation could cost an operative their hard earned license and consequently their means to earn a living. RoboCam can ensure that this never happens to you. Every RoboCam unit provides multi-level password protection and frame counters to guarantee that your data tamperproof. The hands free unit enables the user to have an instant record of everything they hear and see.The RoboCam body-worn video system uses advanced digital recording technology, which is a modern corroborative recording solution.
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HOT PRODUCTS
ACTi 1.3MP CCD IP Dome Camera n Central Security Distribution > (02) 8014 2600 n Email > enquiries@centralsd.com.au n Web > www.centralsd.com.au
ACTi's unique CCD Megapixel Cameras deliver industry-leading low light performance! Traditionally, CMOS-based megapixel cameras have delivered poorer low light performance than analogue CCD-based cameras. ACTi bring the low light performance of CCD technology into its Megapixel range with this newest release. Empowered by ACTi's extensive technological innovations in the development of JPEG/MPEG-4/H.264 format, ACTi's worldwide partners and customers enjoy best-quality video performances from VGA up to Megapixel resolution at minimum bandwidth. Features: CCD for Low Light Imagery, 1.3 Megapixel, Day/Night, IR Illumination, Outdoor Housing, 3-9mm Lens, 12VDC or POE.
UniGuard Robust Attendance Recorder n ValuTronics Pty Ltd > NSW – 1300 1333 66 n Email > info@valutronics.com.au n Web > www.valutronics.com.au
The UniGuard system represents outstanding value for money, easy setup and zero maintenance. A security operator simply passes by and touches a small checkpoint to record beyond any doubt that they attended that area. Cannot be any simpler! The UniGuard Robust Recorder will hold over 4,000 events in its non volatile memory, each event holds identification data, date and time accurate to the second. The wand comes with a high power lithium battery, guaranteed to last five years without recharging. It incorporates shock logging. This feature rates impacts to the recorder, storing time of the impact and intensity.The wand is fully watertight, microwave-oven proof and comes with a 25 month warranty.
INSIGHT V5
n Central Security Distribution > (02) 8014 2600 n Email > enquiries@centralsd.com.au n Web > www.centralsd.com.au
Insight Version 5, Inner Range’s system management software for the Concept 4000, delivers a host of exciting new features with this newest release. Tag Board provides a full-screen display for user location, and User Qualification which allows access through doors to be governed by user certifications - ideal for OH&S applications. Editing users is now a simpler process with the reorganisation of the Insight Edit user screens; multiple tabs have been simplified and all relevant user information is accessible on a single screen. Insight V5 introduces a brand new User Credit feature, ideally-suited to car park applications, while the User Qualification system has been specially designed to help organisations manage their OH&S requirements.
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ASIAL NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011 FEBRUARY
AUGUST
TAS breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 23rd February, Hobart QLD breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 24th February, Herston VIC breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 25th February, Melbourne
Security 2011 Exhibition & Conference 24-26 August, Sydney Security 2011 Cocktail Reception 24th August, Sydney Security 2011 Gala Dinner 25th August, Sydney
OCTOBER Leadership Program 11-13 October, Melbourne
MARCH SA breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 3rd March, Adelaide WA breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 4th March, Perth
TAS breakfast briefing 13th October, Hobart SA breakfast briefing 20th October, Adelaide ACT breakfast briefing 20th October, Canberra
NSW breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 9th March, Parramatta ACT breakfast briefing & Security Services Industry Award 2010 Information Seminar 10th March, Canberra
NOVEMBER VIC breakfast briefing 4th November, Melbourne QLD breakfast briefing 9th November, Herston
MAY Industry Awards for Excellence 4th May, Crown Casino, Melbourne
NSW breakfast briefing 16th November, Ryde
Leadership Program 17-19 May, Sydney NSW breakfast briefing 25th May, Ryde
JULY SA breakfast briefing 7th July, Adelaide
QLD breakfast briefing 13th July, Herston
WA breakfast briefing 8th July, Perth
TAS breakfast briefing 14th July, Hobart
ACT breakfast briefing 12th July, Canberra
VIC breakfast briefing 22nd July, Melbourne
Register Online www.asial.com.au/eventscourses or email events@asial.com.au
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