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Demand for security services remains high despite the lingering economic and social affects of COVID. Indeed, as COVID restrictions continue to subside, the tide is flooding in with major events requiring more security services than we have seen in years. It’s reason to celebrate, but the hike in demand brings serious industry challenges. This calls for creative thinking, innovation and persistence.

We’ve seen a number of very practical and valuable tools and initiatives released through the ASIAL Secretariat that add value to the work-a-day lives of our members. They include apps, and online portals among other things. For example, with ASIAL’s new mobile app ASIAL GO, useful Security Industry information is now at members’ fingertips. Knowledge, advice and support are only a click away.

ASIAL GO allows you to view and book events. It provides immediate resources for legislation, regulation, member benefits and publications to name just a handful of practical uses. If you haven’t already downloaded the app, I encourage you to do so.

Another important innovation this year will be the launch of a security Careers Portal via the ASIAL website - a resource for potential entrants into the industry where they can view job descriptions, expected wages and so on. The careers portal will be released in stages to enable ongoing enhancements. This is one very practical way the industry can tackle the skilled labour shortage that is putting pressure on security providers at a time of heightened demand for security services.

Cyber crime is in the headlines again with another serious incursion against Australian businesses and institutions. And yet, in spite of the clear risk, a recent survey has shown that Australians by and large are less concerned about cyber security than ever before. It is one of the more curious findings of this year’s Australian Security Confidence Index (ASCI) commissioned by ASIAL. This longitudinal survey is now in its third year and the results of the 2023 study are now available to members.

No matter how important cyber security is, Australia’s entire security arrangement has to be viewed as a whole. It must be addressed by all governments, business and the Security Industry in partnership. Not content to wait for Australian Governments to legislate, the Security Industry has taken the step of drafting our own draft bill. A major line of effort by the ASIAL Secretariat in 2023 is the development of (and on-going advocacy for) the Australian Private Security Act. It offers the Federal Parliament a starting point for a Bill that we believe all State and Territory Governments will be able to incorporate. The result of this would be a nationally consistent regulatory framework for the Security Industry.

This is an important goal for our Security Industry. But it is only one of several ways we can add value to our customers and the nation as a whole.

Until next time, let’s continue our part in keeping ‘A safe and secure Australia’

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