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REVIEW OF VICTORIA’S PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY The Final Report on the Review of Victoria’s Private Security Industry makes 21 recommendations for change. Some of the changes, such as updating and streamlining the licensing scheme, will require legislative change, whereas others, such as increased oversight of training quality and some industrial relations initiatives will not. MORE INFO engage.vic.gov.au/private-security-review-2020
ASIAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN IN THE NEWS LTD SUITE OF NEWSPAPERS TAKES A BITE ASIAL advertisements peppered across all NEWS Ltd newspaper websites commencing in November 2021, have attracted almost 100,000 views. The ads are accompanied by a feature article about the many and varied opportunities available in the security industry and the longterm career opportunities for those seeking rewarding and interesting work. This is the second in a series of six such campaigns being conducted by ASIAL commencing in October 2021 and concluding in June 2022. ASIAL is planning an expanded program of activities in 2022-23, part of a continuing strategy to address issues of importance to the nation and the industry as identified in the Security 2025 Report.
ASIAL TO PUBLISH NEW REFERENCE MANUAL ON VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS BY VLADO DAMJANOVSKI
Following on from the international success of previous editions, ASIAL is working with renowned CCTV expert Vlado Damjanovski to prepare a new reference manual on IP video surveillance systems and CCTV technology. The new manual will cover everything from the basic concepts, video management software and cloud concepts, through to video analytics with artificial intelligence, the new AS/NZS 62676 standards, compression algorithms, thermal imaging and much more. The new manual will be available for purchase in the second half of 2022. More Info: security@asial.com.au
EMPLOYER INCENTIVES TIME IS RUNNING OUT As an employer of an Australian apprentice, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with training, hiring, and retaining an apprenticeship. MAS National is an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider that can assist members in offering an Apprenticeship or Traineeship pathway to meet their workforce development needs. Time is running out, to be eligible you need to engage an Australian Apprentice or Trainee between 5 October 2020 and 31 March 2022. More Info: security@asial.com.au
ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has established a Business Advisory Council with the aim of working through practical solutions to insurance availability and affordability issues, most particularly for professional indemnity, public liability, and business interruption cover, at an industry sector level. As part of this process, the ICA is seeking feedback from security providers experiencing difficulties in accessing insurance cover. ONLINE FEEDBACK FORM forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eLnCi5cdGEyWRqyMJ31v_ QoItjnWz7lAiaLocxtRNm5UQVNIWUZSNDBISjdNTTlJUDlXRDJOQk5DTS4u
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