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2022 AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE
The 2022 Australian Security Industry Awards provide an opportunity to recognise outstanding security individuals and organisations. Organised by ASIAL, the 26th annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence will be held in conjunction with the 7th annual Outstanding Security Performance Awards (the OSPAs) and 11th annual Australian Security Medals Awards.
Award recipients will be announced and recognised at a special awards dinner to be held at Doltone House (Hyde Park) Sydney on the 19th October 2022 (6:30-10:30pm).
Our Master of Ceremonies for the night is Peter Berner a stand-up comedian, broadcaster, TV host, corporate speaker and entertainer, event MC, writer, artist and cartoonist.
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To register to attend the 2022 Security Awards dinner go to asial.com.au/Awards22.
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To read the plan, head to: publications.qld.gov.au and search ‘Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032’. Peter Berner
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NSW - SECURITY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL TABLED IN PARLIAMENT
A Bill has been introduced to the NSW Parliament to make miscellaneous amendments to the Security Industry Act 1997 and the Security Industry regulation 2016. The bill seeks to strengthen the licensing regime for the security industry, modernise the Security Industry Act in line with current security activities and make clarifi cations to remove ambiguities.
The bill makes seven signifi cant amendments to the security industry licensing scheme in New South Wales: 1. To make a number of amendments focused on clarifying provisions in the Security Industry Act, streamlining processes and making the Act future ready and fi t for purpose. 2. To introduce a tiered penalty system for breaches of licence conditions, with penalty increases for more serious off ences. This will apply to both individuals and corporations. The security industry
has raised concerns about the blanket application of the current one-size-fi ts-all approach to penalties under the Act, especially when the risk to public safety is not the same in all cases. 3. To expand the defi nition of “crowd controller” to include locations where unlicensed and untrained crowd controller activities are being performed. These locations are referred to as “relevant places” for the purposes of the bill. 4. To combine the current class 1A, unarmed guard, and 1C, crowd controller, to be a new security offi cer class 1A licence. That amendment will not change the authority or any requirement for any of the functions of those licence classes. The bill also introduces a new class of security licence for cash in transit tailored to those who patrol, protect or guard cash in transit. 5. To strengthen the regulatory framework by allowing the
Commissioner of Police to prohibit a person from reapplying for a security licence for two years if the commissioner refused their initial application on specifi c grounds.
A similar provision in the bill will prohibit certain ineligible persons from working in higher risk areas of the security industry. 6. To expand off ences of obstruction or failing to comply with requirements of enforcement offi cers into a new part 3C. The current penalty for obstruction is not a signifi cant enough deterrent to stop criminal activity. The bill increases the penalty from 100 penalty units to 500 penalty units or two years’ imprisonment, or both. 7. To enable the Commissioner of
Police to make information publicly available about signifi cant off ences committed under the principal Act or the revocation of a licence.
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A link to the Security Industry Amendment Bill 2022 bill can be found at www.asial.com.au/news
ASIAL eLEARNING PLATFORM
FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ASIAL’s elearning platform uses ELMO Soft ware to make best-in-class technology available to all security workplaces. The platform off ers access to over 100 quality short courses to help members meet the ongoing professional development needs of their workforce in a cost-eff ecti ve way.
The extensive online course catalogue includes categories covering business management, communicati on and personal development, customer service, ethics and conduct, through to fi nance, IT, workplace and health, and leadership.
WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS
CONVENIENT ONLINE DELIVERY As an ASIAL Member you have access to more than 100 quality short courses covering a broad range of topics.
The user-friendly online courses (which include a short quiz at the end) enables users to complete the courses at a ti me and place convenient for them.
MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Acti vely pursuing professional development ensures that the knowledge and skills of your workforce stay relevant and up-to-date. It also demonstrates your commitment to the ongoing development of employees.
COST EFFECTIVE Starti ng at less than $25 per course, the ASIAL elearning platform off ers excepti onal value for money. Plus, for an additi onal fee courses can be customised for your organisati on.
FROM LIGHT TO INTELLIGENT PIXELS
The Defi nitive New Video Surveillance Systems Reference Resource
ASIAL has published ‘from light to intelligent pixels’ a comprehensive new reference resource on IP Video Surveillance Systems by global CCTV expert Vlado Damjanovski.
The 689-page manual (available in digital and paperback print formats) covers video management software, cloud concepts, video analytics with AI, the new AS/NZS 62676 standards, compression algorithms, thermal imaging and much more.
Order your copy in the ASIAL Shop today. ASIAL Members receive a discount on purchases of the book.
Through ASIAL’s leadership and advocacy, the case for nationally consistent regulatory standards has been recognised. Yet, despite agreement in 2008 by the Council of Australian Governments to implement a nationally consistent approach to regulation of the private security industry, progress has stalled.
To address this impasse, ASIAL has prepared a draft Model National Private Security Act (NPSA) as a catalyst for national discourse to advance development and implementation of a single ‘Model’ national law for regulation of the private security industry.
ASIAL is seeking comments from interested stakeholders on the draft National Private Security Act. The closing date for comments is 31 October 2022. Armaguard and Prosegur Australia have announced a proposed merger of their Cash In Transit, technology services and ATM networks in Australia. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals, which includes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
“The proposed merger represents a signifi cant and positive development in the management of cash in transit and wholesale cash distribution in Australia, and will secure the immediate future of reliable access to cash for the Australian economy,” Armaguard said in a statement.
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Building Capability and Capacity in the Security Industry
Proposed merger of Linfox Armaguard and Prosegur Australia
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FWO RELEASES
COURSE TO ASSIST EMPLOYERS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS OF A COMPLIANCE NOTICE
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Find the course at fairwork.gov.au/toolsand-resources/online-learning-centre/ compliance-notices The Fair Work Ombudsman has developed a new online course to assist employers and their professional advisers to better understand the requirements of a compliance notice. The interactive short course provides step-by-step guidance, video scenarios and real-life case studies to help employers understand: • what a compliance notice is • why they are issued • how to respond to a compliance notice • the possible consequences if they don’t respond to a compliance notice • how to calculate an underpayment and make back-payments • common mistakes to avoid in their workplace.
The course takes about 30 minutes to complete. Learners who complete the course can download a completion certifi cate, which may count towards their professional development activities. Supported by ASIAL, the Australian Security Research Centre has released a research paper on the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI). The paper provides context, background and guidance for asset owners and operators, solutions providers and other stakeholders on why SoCI is important and what needs to be considered to achieve it.
Securing Our Critical Infrastructure Report
2022
SECURING OUR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Why the Security of Critical Infrastructure Has Never Been More Important Published in partnership with:
RBA releases Conclusions papers from Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released a Conclusions Paper following its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements, which sets out a package of changes to support the industry to adapt as cash use by the public evolves. ASIAL was one of thirteen respondents to the Review.
SAFE WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
DEVELOPED FOR THE SECURITY INDUSTRYBY THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
As a business you have a primary duty of care to ensure the health and safety of workers while they are at work. The ASIAL WHS system is tailored for the Security Industry and provides a convenient and
WHSTEMPLATES & FORMS A suite of WHS forms including incident, haza, rd, risk assessmen, t, SWM, S, WHS plan, a, nd policy & procedures manual. Suitab. le for tenders.
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AS4801 & ISO45001 unlimited number of users, a, nd ongoing assistance for administrators.
The system has been designed to meet the requirements of Australian
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AUTOMATIC RISK A CALCULATION
EMPLOYEE LICENCES Provides an employee training register that includes licence and
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