ASIAL LAUNCHES CLASS 5 CERTIFICATION

ASIAL has launched a certification program for Class 5 Intruder Alarms in accordance with AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Intruder Alarms Client’s premises – design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. The program provides independent certification that a Class 5 Security System is fully compliant with the Australian Standard.

Class 5 solutions are designed for sites (such as government facilities, correctional centres, financial institutions and data centres) requiring a high level of security, where a breach could cause significant operational impacts.

Further information is available at: asial.com.au/grading

Changes to NSW Security Industry legislation

commenced 1 June 2023

Significant changes to the NSW Security Industry Act 1997 and NSW Security Industry Regulations 2016 came into effect from 1 June 2023. A summary of the changes is available in the Security Licences section of the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) website at police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/sled

Promoting Careers in Security

Following on from ASIAL’s involvement in the recent security jobs and careers forum organised by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, ASIAL has proactively promoted careers opportunities in the security industry at the recent Western Sydney Careers Expo.

Held in Sydney from 22-24 June, the event attracted over 21,000 visitors, comprising school leavers, careers advisors and parents. The Expo provided an opportunity to showcase the career pathways on offer in the security industry.

ACCC authorises Armaguard and Prosegur’s merger, subject to undertaking

The ACCC has granted authorisation to the proposed merger of Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd (Armaguard) and Prosegur Australia Holdings Limited and has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking, which is a condition of the authorisation.

Armaguard and Prosegur are the two largest providers of cash-in-transit services in Australia and both provide cash transport, management and processing services, which are predominantly provided to banks, retailers and independent ATM operators.

The full media release can be accessed from the news page on the ASIAL website.

ASIAL Introduces

ASIAL is now offering PayID, a fast, simple and secure means of making payments from your online bank account.

Simply log-in to your online bank account and choose the option to pay to PayID instead of a BSB and account number. Once you’ve entered the ASIAL PayID details (91000813365), you will be able to check the business registered to the PayID before submitting the payment. If the details are correct, the payment should be delivered within minutes, enabling us to turnaround member renewal certificates and applications much faster.

Find out more about PayID here: payid.com.au