ASIAL BOARD ELECTIONS

Elections for the ASIAL Board will be conducted this year managed by the Australian Electoral Commission. The key timelines for the 2023 elections are:

The Security Industry’s premier event returns to Sydney’s International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour from the 30th August to 1 September 2023. Featuring the ASIAL Security Conference with an exceptional line up of local and international security experts, Exhibition showcasing the latest security technologies and Gala Dinner which brings the industry together, this is one event you cannot afford to miss.

Register now to ensure your place at the event, go to: asial.com.au/Security2023

22 August 2023 Nominations Close at 12:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST))

28 August 2023 Nomination withdrawal period closes at 12:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

28 August 2023 Candidate Statements to be lodged by 12:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) 02 October 2023 Postal Ballot Opens

30 October 2023 Postal Ballot Closes at 5:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Further details (including the Nomination Form and Election Notice) will be made available by the AEC in due course.

Australian Security Industry Awards Nominations Close 1 September 2023

Nominations for the 27th Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence, 8th Outstanding Security Performance Awards (the OSPAs) and 12th Australian Security Medals Awards close on Friday 1 September 2023

Award recipients will announced at a special Awards dinner at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on 19 October 2023 which will be MC’d by Brian Nankervis.

The awards ceremony is an exciting annual event where individuals and companies in the Security Industry are rewarded for their achievements and excellence.

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The nomination form is available at www.asial/com.au/awards

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ABC news highlights growth in private security numbers

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In stories aired on ABC radio and ABC online on 20 June, ASIAL CEO Bryan de Caires has highlighted the growth in use of private security to improve community safety. ASIAL CEO Bryan de Caires also appeared on ABC Radio’s Josh Szeps show to discuss the role the growing security industry performs. To view the article and listen to the interview please go to asial.com.au/news

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Listed Shares

Owning listed shares means owning part of companies that are listed on a public exchange, like the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). AustralianSuper invests in Australian and international companies.

Listed shares generally make money in two ways –through an increase in the share price and when companies pay dividends.

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Credit

Credit investments involve providing finance for an agreed period in exchange for a return.

AustralianSuper has a specialised team that invests in private credit opportunities directly in the property and infrastructuresectors.

Fixed Interest can come from rising and falling markets creating uncertain market conditions. If you need your money during a downtown, then your investment may not have enough time to recover.

Private equity

In the short-term, generally up to 5 years, the biggest risk can come from rising and falling markets creating uncertain market conditions. If you need your money during a downtown, then your investment may not have enough time to recover.

Fixed interest investments provide income from interest payments. Fixed interest investments include bonds and debt issued by governments and companies.

Cash

But in the longer term, avoiding any investment in shares often comes at the cost of lower returns.

Private equity involves investing in companies that are not listed on a public exchange like the ASX. AustralianSuper co-invests in private equity along with specialised private equity managers.

Unlisted infrastructure

Cash is a low-risk choice

But in the longer term, avoiding any investment in shares often comes at the cost of lower returns.

Cash is a low-risk choice

Infrastructure investments are assets that provide essential public services.These include bridges, roads, airports and power plants. AustralianSuper’s portfolio includes large-scale infrastructure investments in Australia and international markets

Cash – investing in short-term money market securities and some short-term bonds – is a relatively low-risk investment. It can provide more stability but also delivers lower returns.

And while the Government Age Pension provides a safety net, many retirees aim for a more comfortable lifestyle than the pension alone can provide.

pension alone can provide.

With government data showing the average retiree aged 65 is likely to live for around another two decades1, continuing to invest in growth assets may be worthwhile.

With government data showing the average retiree aged 65 is likely to live for around another two decades1, continuing to invest in growth assets may be worthwhile.

Cash investments are short-term money market instruments. These are issued by banks, like the CBA, NAB and Westpac, governments and companies

Changing market conditions are the only risks

Cash – investing in short-term money market securities and some short-term bonds – is a relatively low-risk investment. It can provide more stability but also delivers lower returns.

Global diversification

If you’re planning to invest for more than 20 years, focusing on the long-term allows you to invest in assets that offer the chance of higher returns, such as shares.

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If you’re planning to invest for more than 20 years, focusing on the long-term allows you to invest in assets that offer the chance of higher returns, such as shares.

Changing market conditions are the only risks

AustralianSuper has investments throughout the world. This helps support Australia’s economy while members benefit from growth in local and international markets. Importantly, this global approach can help reduce investment risk through diversification.

Market rises and falls need to be considered over medium (5–20 years) and long-term (20 years plus) investing, but it’s also important to allow for inflation.

Price rises over time can affect the purchasing power of your money. The face value of $100 in your pocket stays the same but in reality it’s worth less over time as prices rise.