Vol.25 | Issue 3 | Aug/Sept 2019
THE MAGAZINE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
2019 Security Exhibition & Conference Page 12
18 The Role of Private Security in Mitigating Occupiers’ Liability
22 It Costs More to Provide a Security Officer Than You May Think
27 The Vanguard Against Terrorism
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Contents Vol.25 | Issue 3 | Aug/Sept 2019
2019 SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION – FOCUS ON SECURITY
12 16 PRIME MINISTER’S MESSAGE
04 President’s Message 06 ASIAL Podcast Series 09 Fair Work Amendment (Modernising Right of Entry) Regulations 2019
18 THE ROLE OF PRIVATE SECURITY IN MITIGATING OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY
27 THE VANGUARD AGAINST TERRORISM
22 It Costs More to Provide a Security 33 MC Listing Officer Than You May Think 34 Hot Products 30 How to Become a Registered 35 Upcoming ASIAL events Cabler with ASIAL 32 ASIAL Recognition Program/New Members
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Another tremendous event showcasing our industry!
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The success of the Security 2019 Exhibition and Conference in Sydney last month illustrates how the event continues to go from strength to strength each year. Whether you attended the sell-out ASIAL Conference program and Gala Dinner, or visited the Exhibition, you would have to be impressed by the sheer scale and scope of the event. The ASIAL 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner provided a wonderful opportunity to catch up with many old and familiar faces, along with some new ones as well. We were honoured to have in attendance the sons of ASIAL’s founding President (The Hon Nick Minchin AO and William Minchin), three former ASIAL Presidents, representatives from industry regulators, law enforcement and other invited guests. The need to strengthen security capability was one of the themes to emerge from the ASIAL conference program, with Nick A. Recently retired National Coordinator of Protect & prepare, New Scotland Yard joined by Superintendent Ross McNeill, Counter Terrorism Command, Victoria Police, Mark Walton, Assistant Commissioner, Commander-Counter Terrorism Command, NSW Police and Bryan de Caires, CEO, ASIAL for a lively panel discussion. Following on from this, hopefully some of you will have had the opportunity to listen to the podcast involving John Gellel, ASIAL Vice President and myself where we discussed the need to build security industry capability and professionalism. The security insider podcast is a series ASIAL produced on a range of topical industry issues including Licencing Issues, Security Procurement and Supply Chain Management. For more information on ASIAL’s podcast series visit www.asial.com.au In recent months the Industry focus has been on Victoria with the introduction of Victorian Labour Hire Licensing Scheme and the Portable Long Service Scheme delivering benefits to the
Industry but at the same time increasing administrative costs to business. If you operate in Victoria it is important you are fully aware of your obligations. On top of that, was the news a rogue individual had allegedly been facilitating fraudulent documentation used by individuals to secure security licences resulting in the suspension of approximately 400 officers. Regardless of who conducted the reference checks and issued the licences, again it is the Security Industry and its reputation that suffers. To be clear it is not ASIAL or the Security Industry that manages or vets the licencing process. This is managed by the various State Governments. 24 July was International Security Officer Day, although the initiative is in its infancy, it is important to recognise the tens of thousands of Security Officers who assist in keeping us safe. Thank you. Our attention now turns to the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence which will be presented in Melbourne on the 17th October. This will be another great night where we recognise industry high achievers. The dinner will be compered by a personal favourite of mine, the very funny Lehmo. If you haven’t already submitted your nominations, make sure you do so by 26 August 2019. For more information visit www.asial.com.au See you in Melbourne.
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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE The Security 2019 Exhibition and Conference has just wrapped up in Sydney with thousands of security professionals from across the country gathering to see the latest products, network and attend the conference program. View photos from the event at asial.com.au Security 2020 Exhibition and Conference will be held in Melbourne from 22 – 24 July 2020.
Congratulations to MCM Electronics ASIAL congratulates MCM Electronics on their Platinum Membership. James Neville from MCM Electronics (middle) Pictured with ASIAL’s President Kevin McDonald (left) and MCM Electronics Operations Manager Glenn Short (right).
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Following a career spanning 40 years, control room operator Maureen Palmer will be hanging up the phone for the last time in Tasmania. At 74 years old, Maureen has decided that the time has come to say farewell to the industry. Maureen started work in the industry in the mid 1980’s at Chubb Security’s monitoring centre in Hobart. After a brief time with Golden Electronics Monitoring Centre, in 2002 she took up a control room operator role with Mekina Technologies Pty Ltd where she has proven to be a loyal and dedicated member of the team. Among the highlights of her career was having the opportunity of working with a wonderful and dedicated management team and reliable co-workers. Being able to work closely together to help clients come up with the best Security options for their needs provides a great feeling of satisfaction. Working as a Control Room Operator has been an exciting experience, ensuring that the client’s premises and community are kept safe and secure has been rewarding. “The reliance and use of technology has been one of the most significant changes in both the security industry and the role of a control room operator” says Maureen. “Today’s technology gives an advantage of providing exact locations and reaction times with accuracy and great speed with the introduction of GPRS tracking of patrols.” And a final piece of advice to anyone thinking of working as control room operator? “Be prepared for multitasking of all operations and instant decision making as your actions reflect on your company’s future business opportunities.”
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ASIAL’s Security Insider Podcast Series EPISODE 1
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Safety in numbers: Australia’s private security guard force and counterterrorism
Security Licence Suspensions - Victoria
Dr Anthony Bergin, Senior Analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and Don Williams, thought leader and independent security consultant co-author’s of a recently released paper titled Safety In Numbers, discuss the role of private security in Australia’s counter terrorism arrangements. They are also joined by Bryan de Caires, Chief Executive Officer of ASIAL and John Bigelow of Security Solutions.
In this podcast, David Dettmann former Superintendent of the Licensing and Regulation Division of Victoria Police, Peter Johnson, ASIAL’s Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Advisor and Tim Sell, Managing Director, International Security Training Academy discuss issues relating to license suspensions in Victoria yesterday.
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In this podcast, we speak with Kevin McDonald, President of the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) and John Gellel, Vice President, ASIAL about the need to build security industry capabilities and professionalism.
Supply chain management and the importance of ethical procurement practices Chris Delaney, ASIAL Industrial Relations Advisor and Peter Strong, CEO, COSBOA (Council of Small Business Organisations Australia) discuss the importance of ethical procurement practices when procuring security services.
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EPISODE 3 Security Procurement Chris Delaney, ASIAL Industrial Relations Advisor, Joh Paynter, Co-Founder and Director, Paynter Security and Leni Ison, Executive Manager Business, Australian Concert Entertainment and Security discuss whether or not there is a disconnect between ‘price makers’ and ‘price takers’ as to the value of security
In this episode, Nick Aldworth MPA DipPR, Former National Coordinator Protect and Prepare, Counter Terrorism Policing National HQ, New Scotland Yard in the UK talks about the impact that the 2017 terrorist attacks in the UK had on protective security thinking and how, in collaboration with others, the UK Counter-Terrorism Police are attempting to galvanise the whole of the private sector in playing an integrated role in keeping people safe. John Bigelow speaks with Nick about how ‘Daring to Share’ can bring dividends in empowering private bodies to act and will describe some of the enablers of what is a long-term programme of work. Nick also talks how integration of security with policing can be good for business as well as for security.
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FAIR WORK AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2019 (MODERNISING RIGHT OF ENTRY) From 1 July 2019 implementation of the Fair Work Amendment (Modernising Right of Entry)
Recent photo of permit holder
Front of Card
Permit holder’s signature
Regulations 2019 will take effect. The Regulations introduce a new requirement for the right of entry permit to include a photo and signature of the permit holder. Following consultation with major stakeholders and careful consideration of the National Identity Proofing Guidelines, the new entry permit has been approved.(see right)
Transition to new entry permit cards Current permit holders are not required to do anything. They will be able to continue to use their existing permit until it expires. However, from 1 October 2019, they will be required to produce photographic identification along with their existing permit when entering premises. The Commission has made every effort to minimise additional administration for registered organisations, including piloting the new process with several registered organisations. While most steps currently undertaken to apply for an entry permit continue uninterrupted, there are two important changes for permits issued after 1 July 2019: A member of the committee of management will be asked to complete a simple new form (F42C) to confirm that the signature and photo of the proposed permit holder are genuine (please note that the final version of the form F42C is subject to approval). The proposed permit holder will need to verify their identity by:obtaining a Digital iD from Australia Post - a quick and easy process which can be completed at Australia Post outlets across the country; and at a time and location that suits the proposed permit holder, participating in a Skype call with a staff member at the Commission to enable visual verification of the photo on the entry permit card.
VIC Labour Hire Licensing Scheme
Permit holder’s full name
Permit number and expiry date
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Conditions imposed on permit or will note ‘Nil’ if no conditions apply
QR Code –when scanned will direct to the current list of permit holders which appears on Commission website
Further information on the Regulations and their implementation is available here asial.com.au/documents/item/1905
From 29 April 2019 labour hire providers will have six months to apply for a licence under the Victorian Government’ Labour Hire Licensing Scheme. The commencement of the scheme announced today by Minister for Industrial Relations, Tim Pallas, makes the system fairer for workers, businesses and providers. The scheme seeks to achieve a level playing field, so that labour providers do not face unfair
competition from unscrupulous operators, and workers are not subject to exploitation. To operate legally in Victoria from 30 October 2019, labour hire providers must have applied for, or have a labour hire licence. For more information and to apply for a licence visit labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au/
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VIC PORTABLE LONG SERVICE AUTHORITY LEVY ANNOUNCED
VIDI LABS ACADEMY LAUNCHED Vlado Damjanovski, author, innovator, lecturer and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) expert with over three decades of CCTV industry experience has launched ViDi Labs Academy. ViDi Labs Academy is an online study academy, based on the best-selling book covering CCTV technology ‘CCTV-from light to pixels’. For over 25 years Vlado has dedicated his time on educating the industry through his CCTV books, seminars and contribution to the development Australian and International standards. He has also designed and produced many tools and test charts, all of which have the ultimate goal of developing and enhancing professional standards. His books have been translated into Russian, Korean, German and Farci, with global sales in excess of 100,000. Whilst he has delivered seminars around the world to thousands of industry practitioners, the launch of the ViDi Labs Academy online educational portal will provide an opportunity for a wider audience to access the extensive knowledge and expertise that Vlado has gained. The ViDi Labs Academy will be an online video academy, with examination questions and certification given at the completion of the courses. The structure of the video lectures will be loosely based on his latest book ‘CCTV - from light to pixels’, which covers everything a technical person would need, plus the latest developments. The lectures run for approximately 45 minutes each, which enables participants to review materials at their own pace. There are currently five lectures available, with a further 20-25 lectures planned. Building and developing the knowledge of security technicians working in CCTV is an important priority. ASIAL is proud to be a Gold sponsor of the ViDi Labs Academy. Trailers are now available for the courses: vidilabs.com/academy.html Enrolments for the courses: vidilabs-academy.teachable.com/
The Victorian Portable Long Service Authority (PLSA) has announced the levy to be applied to the Portable Long Service Benefits scheme to commence on 1 July 2019. The levy announced will be 1.8% for the security and cleaning sectors and 1.65% for the community services sector. The levy is calculated based on the workers ordinary pay. From 1 July 2019, businesses employing workers in community services, contract cleaning and security and businesses employing workers who perform work covered by the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme must register with the Portable Long Service Authority. The scheme covers casual, part time and permanent employees. Employers will be required to register their business and employees from 1 July 2019. The first quarterly return and payment to the PLSA will be required by end of October 2019. More information: www.plsa.vic.gov.au
ATO - Security, investigation or surveillance services The Australian Taxation Office has advised that if you run a business that provides security, investigation or surveillance services (even if it’s only part of the services you provide) you must lodge a Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) for each financial year that you have an Australian business number (ABN), and make any payments to contractors for security, investigation or surveillance services they provide on your behalf. Find out more: ato.gov.au
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TOP 20 GLOBAL INFLUENCERS IN FIRE AND SECURITY 2019 Congratulations to Dr Gav Schneider, CEO, Risk 2 Solution and Jason Brown, National Security Director, Thales who have been named among the top 20 Global influencers in fire and security thought leadership 2019. Both were among the speakers to address the ASIAL Security 2019 conference in Sydney from 24-26 July 2019.
Annual Wage Review – 3% Increase The Fair Work Commission has announced today that it is appropriate to increase the NMW (National Minimum Wage) by 3.0 per cent. The new NMW will be $740.80 per week, or $19.49 per hour. This amounts to an increase of $21.60 per week to the weekly rate. It follows that all modern award wages will be increased by 3.0 per cent. Weekly wages will be rounded to the nearest 10 cents.
The increase will become effective in the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2019. Members can access the new wage schedule for the Security Services Industry Award 2010 in the members area of the ASIAL website. More info: chris@asial.com.au
NATIONAL POLICE ALARM ACTIVATION GUIDELINE The National Emergency Communications Working Group Australia / New Zealand in consultation with the Australian Security Industry Association Limited have developed a National Police Alarm Activation Response Guideline (‘the Guideline’) to align police classification, requirements and response to alarms and alarm activations.
Following a 12 month transitional period the Guideline came into effect on 1 July 2019. From this date, Police will respond to requests for assistance from accredited Alarm Monitoring Providers who:
The Guideline provides a framework for:
2201.2 Intruder Alarm Systems Monitoring Centres (as revised from time to time) monitoring centre certification, and
33 National consistency in the way in which Australian policing jurisdictions and security companies who are members of recognised security industry organisations define and respond to alarm activations;
33 Processes and procedures for the handling of alarm responses;
33More efficient use of police resources.
33 Are a current member of a recognised security industry organisation, and
33 Comply with Australian Standard
33 Are capable of showing Caller Line Identification (CLI) to the relevant police jurisdiction’s telephone links. As identified in the Guidelines, Police will take action against alarm monitoring centres who do not comply with the Guideline.
Further Information: A one-page summary is available at asial.com.au/documents/item/1588. To request a copy email security@asial.com.au
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SECURITY 2019 EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE DELIVERS Over three jam packed days in late July more than 5,500 security practitioners from across the country and the region gathered in Sydney for the 34th Annual Security Exhibition & Conference. Held at Sydney’s International Convention Centre from 24–26 July, the event provided an opportunity to showcase the enormous expertise and capability the security industry offers. The distinguished line up of local and international speakers explored security threats and challenges faced by business and government. A clear theme to emerge from the conference was the need for a shift in thinking about the traditional role of police in protecting the public and how that responsibility needs to be shared by the private sector. Building and harnessing the capability of the private security industry was seen as a key component of this. Sydney’s iconic Town Hall provided a suitably prestigious backdrop for ASIAL to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The 500 attendees at the Gala Dinner included distinguished guests, past and present ASIAL Directors,
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representatives from industry, law enforcement, regulators, corporate / government users of security and other key stakeholders. Among those speaking at the 50th anniversary celebrations included; The Hon Nick Minchin AO, son of ASIAL’s founding President Devon Minchin. The extensive exhibition featuring over 130 exhibitors showcased a broad range of innovative and cutting-edge security technologies which included facial recognition, artificial intelligence, biometrics, drones, CCTV, cyber, alarms and physical security. Strong visitor numbers throughout the three days ensured there was a buzz across the exhibition.
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A distinguished line up of local and international speakers explored the emerging security threats and challenges
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Best Stand Over 36sqm Hikvision
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Best Stand Space Under 36sqm Ezi Security
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Nirvovison Best New Product Award Keyhound by Lockit Systems
Security 2020 will be held in Melbourne from the 22-24 July 2020 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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PRIME MINISTER SCOTT MORRISON MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATION TO ASIAL The Hon Scott Morrison MP congratulated and acknowledged ASIAL on its 50th Anniversary celebrated last week at Sydney’s Town Hall. The letter highlights ASIAL’s key role in safeguarding and upholding standards as well as driving innovation.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LTD 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER I offer my warm congratulations to the Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL) on the occasion of your 50th anniversary and acknowledge a sector that performs such important work for the Australian community. Your diverse industry generates around $8 billion in revenue and covers a range of activities including personnel, electronics, and physical security. With more than 6000 security businesses employing around 45,000 people, it is vital to the growth, flexibility and resilience of our national economy. Since its establishment 50 years ago, ASIAL has performed a key role safeguarding and upholding standards as well as driving innovation. It has also been a strong voice for fairness and integrity, representing the interests of industry to state and federal governments. Today ASIAL members can look back with pride on an achievement-filled past, but also look forward to performing a key role in the Australian security industry’s success into the future. This is a very special anniversary and I hope it inspires everyone who has gathered tonight to continue the great work for another 50 years and beyond.
The Hon Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia 19 July 2019
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The Role of Private Security in Mitigating Occupiers’ Liability Kelly W. Sundberg, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor – University of Adelaide (Law) & Dan M. Levinson Executive Director - SAFE Design Council
One of the most pressing issues landowners face across western democracies is the risk resulting from negligent security systems and practices –– most notably the risk of occupiers’ liability.
Central to meeting this duty of care is keeping a property in a safe and secure condition
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Occupiers’ liability (known as premises liability in the United States), occurs when a person is injured on a property due to the landowner failing to meet their common duty of care to ensure all their occupants were reasonably kept safe from injury. Central to meeting this duty of care is keeping a property in a safe and secure condition, programming activities to protect participants from injury or other harm, managing the conduct of third-parties on the premises to promote safety and security, along with taking reasonable and prudent steps to identify possible risks and then implement appropriate safeguards and countermeasures against these risks. Combining these elements efficiently results in a standard of care, which can be demonstrated as effective and reasonable in a landowner’s defence when a case of alleged negligence is brought before the courts. This standard of care should be based on the landowner’s duty of care, which in turn, relies on relevant jurisprudence and case law.
While most occupiers’ liability cases occur in the United States, the number of cases in Australian, Canadian, and British courts have been rising over recent years. Of specific concern is the increase in cases resulting from property owners breaching their duty of care by failing to provide effective physical security. Additionally, as increasing numbers of state and provincial jurisdictions consider workplace violence as a hazard under their respective occupational health and safety laws and codes, today’s employers must also pay particular attention to workplace security. To this end, simply installing video surveillance cameras, monitoring alarms, or hiring security guards without addressing specific requirements related to the occupiers’ relevant threats, is no longer considered adequate protections against trespass, crime, or violence.
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In today’s litigious society, property owners who fail to take reasonable and prudent steps to safeguard their occupants from foreseeable criminal and security threats, risk costly lawsuits and possible reputational damage. Ideally, security consultants retained to provide services relating to the physical security of buildings and sites should frame their service offerings around the duty of care their clients owe to their employees, clients, visitors, and other occupants. The following outlines the five core steps landowners can take to meet the duty of care owed to their occupants, in turn mitigating the risks associated with occupiers’ liability:
DEVELOP AND FOLLOW A COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY POLICY
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Having a professionally developed security policy is a basic requirement for any building or site where members of the public have access –– including multi-unit residential and commercial built environments. Of vital importance is ensuring that all building and site staff understand and follow the policy, and that the policy is informed by the relevant risks to the building or site, and regularly reviewed and updated to ensure effectiveness. It should also be noted that often occupants are visitors to a site, and therefore are not and cannot be active participants in a policy.
COMPLETE A RISK ANALYSIS FOR THE BUILDING OR SITE
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A key way landowners can demonstrate that they are meeting the duty of care owed to their occupants is by competently identifying the foreseeable risk for their building or site. Of significant importance is conducting a risk analysis using evidence-based measures and reporting the findings in a coherent, succinct, and comprehensive report. As with the security policy, the risk analysis should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure both its effectiveness and value.
ADOPTING A CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) STRATEGY Adopting a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategy –– if done in a systematic and evidence-based manner that aims to avoid the application of hostile architecture –– can stand as a highly effective means to reduce both the risk and fear of crime. Preferably, CPTED principles should be applied at the early stage of building or site design and employed as part of an overarching security strategy.
PROMOTE SECURITY AWARENESS AMONG BUILDING OR SITE PERSONNEL AND USERS
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Having informed security policy, processes, technologies, and personnel is not enough –– effective security requires employees and other occupants of a building or site to be aware and engaged in the overarching security strategy. When there is ‘buy-in’ with the security strategy, incidents of concern are more readily reported, opportunities for crime greatly reduced, and ultimately a sense of collective ownership and security achieved. Of paramount importance when promoting security awareness is communicating the need for security in a manner that does not cause fear or anxiety –– preferably promoting a collective feeling of safety.
REPEAT STEPS ONE THROUGH FOUR AT LEAST EVERY TWO-YEARS
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Considering that buildings, sites, and occupants all change over time, it is essential to periodically review security policies, risk assessments, and physical security attributes –– this is especially true for areas having open public access with diverse cohorts of users. To this point, it is important that reviews and updates are well documented to aid in defending against potential future occupiers’ liability actions.
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“I am still satisfied that at a minimum the duty of care owed by the City would include the installation and maintenance of sufficient lighting, video surveillance, and staffing levels to deter crime or allow its detection and an appropriate and timely response thereto.”
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Considering the aforementioned, a common challenge many security consultants face when providing their professional services is educating their clients on their legal obligations. Unfortunately, many landowners still forego hiring professional security consultants as a means of reducing costs or simply out of ignorance of the law. Equally unfortunate is that some security consultants fail to fully express to their clients the importance of safeguarding against possible occupiers’ liability cases –– ultimately resulting in these landowners paying far more in legal expenses and damages than what they would have paid for professional advice. As the common saying goes: “ignorance of the law is not a defense”. Courts have little patience or sympathy for landowners who cut corners with respect to security –– awarding hefty damages against public and sizable private sector landowners who fail to make security a top priority. Arguably, the central aim for today’s security consultants should be to seek the most economical, effective, and efficient means for
their clients to meet their duty of care as it relates to building and site security. In achieving this balance, security consultants should proudly highlight the vital role they play in risk mitigation, express the long-term value and savings their services afford savvy landowners, and also underscore the serious legal obligations landowners and employers have with respect to providing informed and adequate security. Ideally, as the security consulting industry advances, security consultants themselves should also advance their knowledge specific to security and legal studies –– bolstering their professional value by completing specialised university programmes, together with professional accreditation. In short, the role security consultants play within today’s marketplace is significant and will continue to develop as courts increasingly demand that landowners make security a central consideration. The Canadian case of McAllister v. Calgary (City), 2018 ABQB 480 affords one of the most recent examples when a court held a landowner accountable for damages caused by negligent security systems and practices. In this case, a young man was brutally assaulted at a suburban light rail transit station in Calgary, Alberta. The presiding judge ruled that the city, and by extension
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its municipal transit system, was negligent since it neither prevented nor responded to the assault in an appropriate period of time. As noted by Madame Justice Kubik of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench: “I am still satisfied that at a minimum the duty of care owed by the City would include the installation and maintenance of sufficient lighting, video surveillance, and staffing levels to deter crime or allow its detection and an appropriate and timely response thereto.” Notwithstanding that the judge in this case acknowledged that video surveillance cameras, lighting, and patrolling security officers were all present during the time of the assault, she nevertheless ruled that these security elements were grossly inadequate for preventing and responding to what she believed to be a reasonably foreseeable security incident –– a ruling in large part upheld during appeal. In the subsequent unanimous ruling by the three-judge panel at appeal, the court ruled that landowners must not only identify reasonably foreseeable risks, they must detect security incidents without delay and fully respond to incidents in less than 10-minutes. Now that this case can be referenced as a cited authority in other jurisdictions, it behooves both landowners and the security consultants to consider its elements
as being the new benchmark for meeting the minimum in terms of duty of care and occupiers’ liability. As the private security industry becomes increasingly professionalised, industry practitioners must continually advance their education and skill sets –– going well beyond simply knowing what the most applicable security cameras, access control systems, or basic security strategies are. Gradually, industry and the courts will demand far more from private security consultants and managers –– expecting these professionals to have comprehensive knowledge of criminal and civil processes, criminological theory and methods, security and strategic studies, along with a general grounding in the social sciences and humanities. Simply put, government licensing requirements and traditional education and training programmes offered by industry associations and organisations fail to fully provide the requisite knowledge needed for today’s security consultants and managers to fully achieve their clients’ needs. It is highly suggested that these security professionals consider complementing their industry training with specialised college and university programmes
As the private security industry becomes increasingly professionalised, industry practitioners must continually advance their education and skill sets
– hopefully resulting in these institutions engaging in collaboration with security industry professionals and organisations to develop security as an independent field of inquiry. To this end, security professionals must be able to focus on more than just passive security measures by providing their clients with evidencebased, scholarly-informed, and legally sound security policies, processes, protocols, and technologies. Without question, as the marketplace and courts cause the security industry to develop and expand, the security profession will fast become a central and highly valued component of all public and private enterprises.
About the Authors: Dan Levinson, Executive Director, SAFE Design Council Dan is a security advisor specializing in assessment, analysis and mitigation of security incidents. He combines 20 years of experience as a practitioner in government, aviation, corporate, and community security, with his research of case studies worldwide of both tactics employed and the civil litigation that followed.
Kelly Sundberg (Associate Professor & Environmental Criminologist, Mount Royal University, Ajunct Professor in Adelaide Law School – University of Adelaide) Dr. Kelly Sundberg is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University (Canada), and the President of the SAFE Design Council. His research primarily focuses on crime reduction through design, as well as national and border security.
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IT COSTS MORE TO PROVIDE A SECURITY OFFICER THAN YOU MAY THINK
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It is one of ASIAL’s key objectives to have users (customers) of the private security industry recognize and appreciate the true value of a professional security service and be prepared to look beyond seeking out the lowest possible price. Supply chain issues have a dramatic effect from the customer right through to the security officer providing the service. Users including local, state and Federal Governments, large retailers and procurement managers in general, are continually pushing prices down with little regard to the true costs associated with providing the service. The security industry is heavily regulated. Business owners must have Security business licenses (and often individual licenses) in every state and territory in which they provide a service. In Queensland and Victoria most must be registered as labour hire providers and every employer must provide minimum pay and conditions for employees, including worker’s compensation, superannuation etc. Recently minimum wages in the Security Services Industry Award 2010 (as with all 122 awards) increased by 3%. These are minimum requirements at law and must be observed by both the private security provider and the user of the service (s.550 Fair Work Act 2009). This increase along with additional costs arising out of regulatory changes in all states and territories will have a significant impact on private security providers. To put all of this into perspective, as a minimum, security providers must cover the following costs for a Level 1 Security Guard working a 24/7 Roster (see right). One regulator recently announced that Security industry profit margins were 9.8% and higher than other industries. That is totally inconsistent with the reports we get from the bulk of Manpower members, who are small businesses working alongside their employees and barely making a profit. ASIAL hears every day from members who find it impossible to get customers to pay rates that will even cover these costs let alone allow for a modest profit. Regulators seem to have the attitude that if the regulations aren’t working just add another layer of regulation and that will fix the problem. It won’t! Regulators need to work harder on dealing with deliberate breaches rather than targeting honest
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Level 1 Security Guard working a 24/7 Roster at 1 July 2019 (1 weekend a month)
Base Rate + Penalties
Annual Leave, Personal Leave, Long Service Leave, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Worker’s Compensation, Various Insurances and Indemnities, Administration
Average Cost of providing the service
$31.00/hr
$10.00/hr
$41.00/hr
Penalty rates apply to Security guards. Saturdays at time and a half ($32.85), Sundays double time ($43.80), and Public Holidays double time and a half ($54.75) – for a Level 1 Guard. Most are level 2 or above. Important note: The above costs are before the security provider can apply a reasonable profit margin. These figures are indicative and may not be accurate in all situations.
operators for minor administrative breaches. It does happen from time to time. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) after many court appearances recently achieved a $39,090.00 judgement against a director of a security company on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, deliberately involved in underpaying wages. A Queensland labour hire provider who supplied workers to a business without a licence was fined $60,000. On 3 June 2019 the FWO, Sandra Parker, said the priority issues the FWO will focus on in 2019/20, would include Supply chain risks and Sham contracting. Ms. Parker said “We will use our new powers and publicly name employers who break the law to get the message out that it is not acceptable to underpay workers or deprive them of their entitlements. Employers who do this will get caught,”
Unfortunately, we have heard that claim before and have been disappointed at the lack of convictions at the top end of the supply chain – accessorial liability s550 of the Fair Work Act 2009 – hasn’t been used to any great effect in the security sector. And sham contracting, which occurs all too regularly especially in Queensland and Victoria – through the use of ABN holders at rates as low as $25.00 per hour – goes unchecked by regulators. Our experience is that regulators, with some exceptions, only take on the easy investigations – the “low hanging fruit”. Security providers pay significant fees to regulators in every state and territory that they provide a service – everything from business licenses, individual licenses, labour hire registration and Long Service Leave
levies. They expect regulators, with respect, and their inspectors to treat them fairly and to actively pursue those who deliberately do the wrong thing including customers and suppliers. We know there are some providers in the security industry who deliberately under pay wages, who engage in sham contracting and who pay (and accept) cash in hand payments. We also know that a significant number of customers are willing to drive prices down knowing that employees will be disadvantaged, yet they will turn a blind eye to the security contractor breaching award provisions. These customers need to understand and accept responsibility for their part in underpayments. These customers are very often involved in hospitality, venues and all levels of Government.
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Develop a process which ensures that the security provider is required, at the tender stage and regular intervals throughout the contract, to prove that they are meeting their compliance responsibilities, paying employees in accordance with a lawful industrial instrument and not involved in dubious subcontracting arrangements with individuals.
Customers should recognise a shonky deal when it is put to them. If it is too good to be true it probably isn’t true. Don’t award contracts to providers simply because they offer the lowest price. It is good business practice to operate as cost effectively as you can (within the law). It is not good business practice to accept the lowest price without confirming that it is sustainable and lawful. And, of course, the elephant in the room – the ‘Zombie’ EBA (Enterprise Bargaining Agreement) – is the taboo subject no one wants to acknowledge. The Fair Work Act 2009 allows expired EBA’s to remain in place until varied or terminated by the parties, however, any of the parties to the agreement may apply to the Fair Work Commission for the termination of an agreement after its nominal expiry date. “Zombie” EBA’s are legal industrial instruments, expired yet continuing. The danger of course is that they put both the security provider and the client in a very precarious position. A party to the agreement (e.g. an employee) may make an application to terminate it if it has passed its nominal expiry date. If an application for the termination of an agreement is made, the Commission must terminate the agreement if:
33satisfied that it is not contrary to the public interest to do so, and
33the Commission considers it appropriate to terminate the agreement. This means that if the EBA is terminated and the employees revert to the Award rates and conditions, the contract with the customer may be unsustainable at the rates agreed.
What Customers should do Don’t confuse value for money with lowest price. Haggling over price is degrading for both the customer and the security provider. Remember the security provider has to be compliant with workplace laws and regulations governing licensing of both their business and their employees and you have responsibilities too under s 550 of the Fair Work Act 2009. When determining your security needs be conscious of and realistic about the cost associated with the provision of those services and what might be a reasonable expectation of price. Develop a process which ensures that the security provider is required, at the tender stage and regular intervals throughout the contract, to prove that they are meeting their compliance responsibilities, paying employees in accordance with a lawful industrial instrument and not involved in dubious subcontracting arrangements with individuals. In Queensland and Victoria, the security provider may be required to have a labour hire license and the customer may be fined if they use a provider without a license. ASIAL members requiring further information about the provision of security services, compliance or workplace issues can contact ASIAL.
About the Author: CHRIS DELANEY is a highly regarded Employee Relations professional with over 40 years’ experience in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. He has held senior executive Industrial Relations positions with Nestle & BHP. He has represented (ASIAL) and members in the 4 Yearly Review of Modern Awards and many matters before the Fair Work Commission and other Industrial tribunals. He is a regular contributor to the Security Insider.
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 cases, as the circumstances in each matter are specific. Accordingly, we provide this information for general reference only, but we advise you take no action without prior reference to a Workplace Relations Specialist.
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RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE
#securityawards Organised by:
Call for Nominations:
26 August 2019
2019
AUSTRALIAN
Security Industry The Australian Security Awards Ceremony & Dinner
The night is an opportunity to celebrate excellence and innovation in the security industry, and network with likeminded security professionals. www.asial.com.au/securityawards2019 Date: Thursday 17th October 2019 | Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne Entertainment Sponsor:
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Companies and individuals in the Australian security industry will be recognised for their hard work, excellence and innovation on a national and international stage, at the 2019 #SecurityAwards. Nominations will open 1 March 2019 and close 26 August 2019. Categories are as follows, with nomination criteria available at www.asial.com.au/ securityawards2019.
Industry Benchmarking
Credibility
Receive independent acknowledgement of the quality of your work
Set yourself apart from the competition
AWARDS 2019 Value
Show that you recognise the value of the work carried out by your business and its people
2019 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence • Individual Achievement – Security Apprentice – General – Technical • Gender Diversity • Indigenous Employment • Special Security Event or Project – Under $500,000 – Over $500,000
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Brand Exposure
Be recognised as an industry leader
• Integrated Security Solution – Under $500,000 – Over $500,000 • Product of the Year – Alarm – Access Control – CCTV – Camera – CCTV – IP System/Solution – Communication System – Physical Security (i.e. bollard, gate, barrier, locksmith)
2019 Outstanding Security Performance Awards • • • • • • • •
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Outstanding Security Team Outstanding Guarding Company Outstanding Security Consultant Outstanding Security Training Initiative Outstanding Security Partnership Outstanding Female Security Professional
The security industry will unite on 17 October 2019 to promote excellence and innovation within the sector, celebrating the success of 2019 #SecurityAwards winners and finalists at a prestigious Awards Ceremony and Dinner to be held at Park Hyatt Melbourne. Book your seats early to avoid disappointment at www.asial.com.au/securityawards2019.
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The VanGUARD against Terrorism By Ryan Kerseboom*
The threat of terrorism is now with us indefinitely. While significant funding and a range of proactive measures have been initiated at a governmental level, there is no apparent evidence that these measures have filtered through to the frontline against terrorism; the private security sector.
There can be no doubt that security personnel will be amongst, if not the primary response to terrorism, a response the industry is currently under equipped to provide. Government, agencies and the private security sector have a collective obligation and duty of care to engage initiatives and emergency strategies to mitigate the effects of terrorism. Logically, the knowledge gained from such initiatives may prevent the next attack from ever occurring. The seriousness of the global security environment has been acknowledged through the initiatives implemented at international, national and state levels. At the time of writing (2nd July) the National Terrorism Threat Level is PROBABLE, notwithstanding reports by the Minister for Home Affairs that some 16 plans to conduct terrorism in Australia have been successfully disrupted with another three people charged, the threat does not abate. Significant resources including expanded intelligence capacities, broadened legislation and police powers, media campaigns and increasing sources of publicly available information are exemplary and recognisable measures of commitment. However, for indeterminate reasons there remains an apparent reluctance to include the private security sector in the discourse associated with terrorism including the ensuing range of measures so far applied in response. This omission has a very real potential to impact upon Australia’s competency to respond and cope with life threatening terrorist attacks in addition to the palpable international impression that Australia may be perceived as a soft target for those considering or planning an attack.
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Develop a process which ensures that the security provider is required, at the tender stage and regular intervals throughout the contract, to prove that they are meeting their compliance responsibilities, paying employees in accordance with a lawful industrial instrument and not involved in dubious subcontracting arrangements with individuals.
The government appropriately maintains the legally mandated monopoly on the application of force and covert intelligence collection but there are ample operational opportunities for the private security sector to contribute to broader government mandates of protecting the lives of ordinary citizens. There is a critical and inexorable preventative, defensive and responsive prospect for private security to function in a capacity that no government service can and it is entirely plausible that such a function will ultimately result in lives saved. The government and its agencies are stretched, potentially limiting their ability to prioritise a specialist response based on tailored intelligence relating to each private entity. As such it is imperative that incumbent security services provide sound objective advice to any responding emergency services. The background knowledge related to a particular client and site may become the decisive factor towards pre-empting or mitigating the effects of an attack, and the more aware Security Officers are regarding terrorism and their client’s threat profile, the more likely they will be proficient at reducing exposure and initiating a suitable response. Such background knowledge may include but not be limited to: regular site personnel, architectural layout, political/religious affiliations, corporate affiliation/partnership, and business of the client (military, counter-ideological or opportunistic to an agenda). Just as this knowledge impacts upon whether private security is required at all, it can also impact upon how it is applied and how it might respond to terrorism. While it is clear that the police and military must remain the primary armed response force, Officers can deploy their intimate site knowledge to immediately implement an evacuation, lockdown or the provision of proximity advice on how best to respond (hide, run, fight, observe etc). Furthermore, once Emergency Services do arrive, Officers would be instrumental towards providing professional situational reporting that expedites the required response with a discernible influence upon the number of lives saved. In this regard, it is entirely possible Security Officers will have the best situational awareness and site specific knowledge available in any crisis situation.
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Irrespective of a particular Officer’s knowledge and training, security personnel will be the security presence for any site or client that may experience terrorism and as such, they will be expected to know how to respond. While there are some notable exclusions, in general the private security sector has been dangerously lethargic towards the evolving onus of terrorist response and best practice as the most immediate security representatives. Arguably, this is a consequence of a less than emphatic lead by the government that maintains the perception that terrorism is not an issue the private security sector needs to concern itself with. A perception that assuredly results in a perilous lack of funding, oversight, insight and accountability. There is justification for an industry/ government forum to be developed so that critical information sharing occurs. Information sharing should not be a one way portent and security personnel will take greater ownership of this responsibility if they are treated like part of the solution. Such a forum can extend to all security providers in a geographic proximity like a shopping mall so that all security personnel, irrespective of their company or client can respond to terrorism in a uniform manner. Such Initiatives will help to coordinate a collective response providing clarity for reacting emergency services tasked with bringing the situation under control. The private security industry should engage its responsibility by enlisting the help of the federal and state governments to implement training and awareness programs, amongst a myriad of other initiatives, to help minimise this risk. Engagement with the industry by the various government departments like the Department of Home Affairs, State and Federal Police including the Security Law Enforcement Directorate (SLED), Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Ambulance/ Fire services can only serve to strengthen the Australian response to terrorism. At a minimum, the focus on private security will help meet the broader safety agendas of the government and its citizens.
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Aside from the more nuanced benefits that may result from enhanced awareness like broader and more attentive intelligence sources, the refinement of response for individual sites/clients also applies. Officers who work on a daily basis at given sites will have an acute awareness of minor deviations associated with operations and if informed, they are in the most advantageous position to prevent and respond to imminent attack via rehearsed and contemplative techniques. Officers are also capable of providing authentic and customised contributions towards agendas of security from terrorism at the planning, review and risk mitigation phases of any site specific security risk assessment. The comparison to fire risk is instructive in order to enlighten decision makers regarding their approach to counter-terrorism (CT) initiatives. Fire protection for buildings and public spaces is prolific and enshrined in law and while some may still argue that similar approaches are not required to counter the terrorist threat in Australia, government initiatives leave little doubt regarding the responsibilities of private enterprise. The implementation of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism suggests that the duty of care obligations relating to crowded places are no longer the responsibility of government alone. An allied approach with emergency services is strongly advocated in recognition that the government cannot meet this challenge without help from the private sector. How the private security industry can serve against the specific terrorist threat Australia now confronts is a multifaceted and highly complex topic and while the main themes have been addressed above, alternative factors considered but omitted from this article include:
33 International comparison – learning from the international community and how it applies to Australia;
33 Comparative security implementation (churches as
opposed to airports etc.) – operational specifics and how this can be catered for;
33 Guarding levels & specialist training recognition (defined by licence) – scope for a new licence class allowing specialization and engagement in more robust training and response than regular guards, but less than police;
33 Career motivations and professionalism – distinguishing appropriately trained personnel to provide career pathways currently unavailable;
33 Client recognition – service providers with suitable expertise acknowledged through remuneration;
33 Engage the public – Officer engagement with the public regarding such matters may be decisive in terms of intelligence collection and dissemination. Generous experience in the private security industry including abundant operational and academic awareness of the issues involved suggests a clearly rational objective to begin a dialogue between government and the private security industry, at a minimum. It is evident that private security services have a potentially lifesaving role to play in the counterterror domain and until such concepts are embraced by the industry and government alike, this remains a weakness to be exploited and further explored.
33 Training in the agenda of specific terrorist groups – knowledge regarding terrorist organizations will aid early detection and guide any response;
33 Client and government recognition to inspire industry response – acknowledgement such services are prudent from government and clientele would inspire competition and innovation from service providers;
33 Embracing technological advances – security hardware would mature with the sector’s engagement in CT initiatives;
33 Implications for monitoring operations – training would provide knowledge regarding behavioural indicators that compels preventative action;
33 CT trained officers can contribute to a tangible sense of security felt by clients – especially where organizations have higher threat profiles, such training and knowledge may be the seminal aspect of service provision;
*About the Author: Ryan Kerseboom Business Services Manager & Security Risk Consultant Allied Security Management Ryan has a Double Masters Degree in Policing, Intelligence & Counterterrorism + International Security and a Bachelor Degree of Security, Terrorism & Counter-terrorism and has worked in the government and private security sector for around 15 years. With a unique insight acquired from academic vigour and diverse practical exposure alike, Ryan is capable of integrating the knowledge and skills from both approaches simultaneously. Ryan maintains an inspired and consultative mindset regarding the current dynamics of the security environment in Australia and beyond, with an eclectic appreciation for the extensive considerations of any security stakeholder.
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HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED CABLER WITH ASIAL All Cabling work, including telephone, data, fire and security alarm systems cabling, that connects with the telecommunications network must be performed by a registered Cabler or under the direct supervision of a registered Cabler. Under the Cabling Provider Rules (CPRs), Cablers are required to register with a cabling registrar accredited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. The Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL) is an accredited Cabling Registrar.
ALL REGISTERED CABLERS ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE APPROPRIATE TRAINING MODULES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE COMPETENT TO PERFORM CABLING WORK TO THE WIRING RULES (AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS/AC S009). WHICH ENSURE SAFETY TO CONSUMERS, CABLER AND THE NETWORK.
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TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.ASIAL.COM.AU/REGISTER-WITH-ASIAL
WHY REGISTER WITH ASIAL? ASIAL is an accredited registrar by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to offering registration services under the Telecommunications Act 1997. TYPES OF CABLING WORK There are there types of registrations defined in the CPRs: OPEN If you undertake specialised cabling such as: Structured, Fibre or Coaxial in both commercial and domestic premises. RESTRICTED If you undertake any restricted cabling work in domestic or small business.
CABLING REGISTRATION WITH ASIAL IS SIMPLE As an ACMA accredited registrar ASIAL offers online registration at a cost of $86.75 for three years. Simply complete the online application form and attach the following information: • Training documents - the transcript provided by your training organisation must show that you have attained an 80% mark in the mandated 50 question exam for the Open registration or 30 question exam for the Restricted Registration. • You must show you have completed the OHS requirement in your training or hold a White Card (or equivalent) and a current First Aid Certificate. • You must also meet the proof of experience requirements. The required number of hours relevant cabling experiencing is 360 hours for an Open registration and 80 hours for a Restricted registration, to be completed within a two year period.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AS PART OF YOUR ASIAL REGISTRATION • A Cabling registration certificate and registration card • An electronic copy of Security Insider magazine • A bi-monthly cabling email newsletter • Website access and easy online registration/ renewal • Endorsement recognition • National website listing as a registered cabler • Access to ASIAL’s experienced and helpful staff
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS ASIAL welcomes the following members who have recently joined the Association.
NEW CORPORATE MEMBERS
Industrial, Commerial and Domestic Security Pty Ltd
Anthony Giordano t/a ANF Security
NSW
Linksprite (Australia) Pty Ltd
Biometric Identity Systems Pty Ltd
QLD
Mafa Business Group Pty Ltd t/a MJ Protective
Charlie Ciancio t/a Town Security & Shutter Service
VIC
Corroboree Security Services Indigenous Corporation
ACT
East Kimberley Services Pty Ltd
WA
Full Circle Training Pty Ltd
NSW
Guardall Security Australia Pty Ltd
SA
VIC QLD
MPE Group Pty Ltd
VIC VIC
N1SC Security Corporation Pty Ltd
NSW
N7 Corporate Group NSW Aus Pty Ltd
VIC
Opticomm Ltd
VIC
PO3 Security Solutions Pty Ltd
VIC
International Industry Consultants Pty Limited
ACT
Social Outcomes Security Pty Ltd
VIC
JI Security Systems Pty Limited t/a Just Intercoms
QLD
SRS A Trading Pty Ltd T/a Centronics Security Systems Australia
Konnect Management Services Pty Ltd
NSW
STC A Pty Ltd t/a SafeTCompanion Australia
Lock-it Systems Pty Ltd
NSW
Sterling Pixxel Pty Ltd T/A Sterling security group
Nexar Group Pty Ltd
VIC QLD VIC
VIC
TAK Security Corp Pty Ltd
Nigel Grant Hasch & Diane Hasch t/a SecTech Solutions WA
WA
The Melbourne Security Company Pty Ltd
VIC
Security 123 Pty Ltd
VIC
Vanguard Risk Australia Pty Ltd
VIC
NEW PROVISIONAL CORPORATE MEMBERS
NSW
UPGRADE TO FULL CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Acubis Technologies Pty Ltd
QLD
Hope Strategies Pty Ltd t/a Hope Strategies Security Services
VIC
Ally Security Pty Ltd
QLD
Melbourne Protective Security Services Pty Ltd
VIC
AusProtect Group Pty Ltd
NSW
RKP Management Services Pty Ltd t/a The Rent Man Queensland
QLD
Dat Group (QLD) Pty Ltd
QLD
Shane Steven Kembrey t/a Dynamax Security
NSW
Dexa Group Pty Ltd
NSW
Tech2Home (Communications) Pty Ltd
NSW
DS Investigations Pty Ltd
QLD
Wotch Pty Ltd
NSW
Electronic Building Systems Pty Ltd
QLD
Entrust Security ACT
ACT
F4A Pty Ltd
NSW
FSG Construction Pty Ltd
NSW
GMS Staffing Services Pty Ltd
NSW
Impressive Security Australia Pty Ltd
NSW
The ASIAL Individual Recognition Program recognises security professionals committed to the highest standards. NEW FELLOW ASIAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (FASIAL) Gordon Latimer
VIC
RECOGNITION OF OUR LONGSTANDING MEMBERS The ASIAL member recognition program acknowledges longstanding members. CATEGORIES INCLUDE: PLATINUM – 25 YEARS +
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GOLD – 16 – 24 YEARS
BRONZE D.A Bell & P.A Bell t/a Mounted Security and Asset Protection Dynamiq Pty Ltd Elias Anthony Bousalim t/a Broadway Installations
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SILVER – 11 – 15 years
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BRONZE – 6 – 10 years
SILVER NSW VIC NSW
Corporate Security & Facilities Pty Ltd D.A Skurrie & S.R Skurrie t/a Gateway Security and Alarms
NSW VIC
Larmer Pty Limited t/a Twofold Security Services
NSW QLD
Kevlar Security Solutions Pty Ltd t/a Kevlar Security Solutions
TAS
Laurence Lapalud t/a Video Security Equipment Sales and Service
Peter Joseph Arho t/a Borderline Security Services
VIC
PE Security Group Pty Ltd
VIC
Securex Pty Ltd
WA
Peacock Drive Pty Limited t/a Shadow Protective Services
VIC
State Protection & Security Pty Ltd
QLD
Security Services Victoria Pty. Ltd.
Sunvac Pty Ltd t/a Queensland Security Consultants
QLD
Suburban Security Services Pty Ltd
NSW
Torcorp Investments Pty Ltd
NSW
Syncronix Security Pty Ltd
NSW
Torvac Solutions Pty Ltd
NSW
GOLD Best Purchasing Power Pty Ltd t/a Australian Wholesale Security Services
PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP Prodelv Pty Ltd t/a AG Security Group VIC
EOS Australia Pty Ltd t/a Videoman Systems Co
NSW
Robinette Pty Limited t/a Regal Security Systems
QLD
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SA
ASIAL GRADED SECURITY MONITORING CENTRES* CURRENT AS AT: 25TH JULY 2019
COMPANY (SHORT FORM NAME)
STATE
ADT Security
NSW
CERT NO. 521
GRADE A1
EXPIRY 11 Apr 2021
ADT Security (Data Centre)
NSW
520
A1
11 Apr 2021
Allcare Monitoring Services
WA
499
A1
29 Feb 2020
ARM Security Systems
WA
517
A1
27 Mar 2021
ART Security
VIC
508
A1
30 Sept 2020
Back2Base
QLD
509
A1
27 Sept 2020
BENS Wholesale Monitoring
NSW
512A
A1
19 Nov 2020
Calamity Monitoring
NSW
501
A2
21 Mar 2020
Central Monitoring Services
NSW
519
A1
06 Apr 2021
Chubb Monitoring Centres
NSW
498
A1
09 Mar 2020
VIC
503
C2
18 Mar 2020
Energize Australia Executive Security Solutions (Monitoring)
VIC
507
A1
15 Aug 2020
NSW
516
A2
25 Jan 2021
Golden Electronics
TAS
510
A1
16 Oct 2020
GRID Security
NSW
511
A1
15 Nov 2020
Instant Security
QLD
496
A1
13 Nov 2019
Glad Security Pty Ltd
Linfox Armaguard
VIC
506
A1
14 Aug 2020
Mekina Technologies
TAS
500
A1
01 Nov 2019
Onwatch
NSW
522
A1
15 Aug 2019
Paul-Tec (Australia)
NSW
524
A1
1 Aug 2021
Protection Pacific Security
VIC
505
C2
01 Aug 2020
RAA Security Services
SA
518
A1
14 Feb 2021
NSW
490B
A1
17 Aug 2019
Sapio Pty Ltd (Hamilton) Sapio Pty Ltd (West Ryde)
NSW
504A
A1
30 May 2020
Secom Australia
NSW
495
A1
14 Dec 2019
Sectrol Security
VIC
492
B2
25 Aug 2019
Securemonitoring
VIC
494
A1
23 Nov 2019
Security 1
ACT
515
A1
14 Feb 2021
Security Alarm Monitoring Service
SA
502
A1
18 Jun 2020
Security Control Room
VIC
491
A1
18 Aug 2019
SMC Australia
QLD
497
A1
10 Feb 2020
Spectus
WA
523
A1
4 May 2021
Staysafe (SA) Pty Ltd
SA
513A
A1
30 Apr 2020
Staysafe (SA) Pty Ltd
VIC
514A
A1
1 Dec 2020
NSW
493A
A1
22 Sept 2019
Ultimate Security Australia
The ASIAL Graded monitoring centres above have been inspected and graded for compliance with the applicable Australian Standard: AS 2201.2 - 2004. PLEASE NOTE: ASIAL takes no responsibility for companies which may change the nature of their operations subsequent to Grading.
ASIAL CERTIFIED REDUNDANT MONITORING CENTRES LIST CURRENT AS AT 28 NOV 2018 GRADE
CERTIFICATE
REDUNDANT LEVEL
EXPIRES
Chubb Monitoring Centres, Macquarie Park NSW
A1
R1
R1A
10 Feb 20
Security Monitoring Centres Australia, Salisbury QLD
A1
R1
R1A
10 Feb 20
CORE CENTRE
These Centres have been certified as Redundant Monitoring Centres in accordance with the current versions of the ASIAL documents: ‘Redundant Centres – Background’ and ‘Redundant Centres – Requirements and Testing’.
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Upcoming ASIAL Events ROUND 3
12 Sep 2019
13 Sep 2019
9 Oct 2019
10 Oct 2019
13 Nov 2019
17 Nov 2019
27 Nov 2019
5 Dec 2019
Event Details
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SA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – ADELAIDE Time: 7.30am-9.00am Venue: The Playford Hotel
WA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – PERTH Time: 7.30am-9.00am Venue: Northbridge Hotel
ACT INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – CANBERRA Time: 7.30am-9.00am Venue: Premier Hotel & Apartments
TAS INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – HOBART Time: 6.30am-9.00am Venue: Hobart Function and Conference Centre
QLD INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – BRISBANE Time: 6.30am-9.00am Venue: Hillstone St Lucia
SECURITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE – MELBOURNE Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm Venue: Park Hyatt
NSW INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – SYDNEY Time: 7.30am-9.00am Venue: Holiday Inn Parramatta
VIC INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – MELBOURNE Time: 7.30am-9.00am Venue: Batman’s Hill on Collins
22-24 JULY 2020 MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
SAVE THE DATE! The Security Exhibition & Conference is the industry’s annual opportunity to reunite for three days of quality networking and unrivalled education alongside a showcase of the most innovative solutions to the Australian market. For over three decades it has been the largest and most established commercial event for the security industry in Australia, bringing together the entire supply chain of manufacturers, distributors, security professionals and end users to connect and create unparalleled business opportunities.
To register, visit www.asial.com.au
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