From 31 January 2022 amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic) come into effect. The changes include maximum patron banning is 12 months and, other than using or disclosing information regarding banned persons, it is an offence to pass on information outside of this requirement.

SAI Global has recently published a 96-page Handbook for security and leaders entitled “Base-building physical security Handbook - Terrorism and extreme violence”

SAI Global has recently published a replacement for the former healthcare security standard from 1997. The two-Part Standard is a must for persons involved in healthcare security. Part 1 is entitled “Security for healthcare facilities Part 1: General requirements ” and Part 2: Procedures guide”

The Victorian Police Minister, the Hon Lisa Neville, announced the government had agreed to adopt all 21 recommendations arising from the recent review of Victoria's Private Security Licensing Scheme.

Formally known as Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020, and colloquially referred to as the SoCI Act 2.0, this pivotal legislation has now formally passed both houses of Parliament. It awaits Royal Assent before passing into law.

The report, ‘Security 2025', 'A Roadmap For The Future', represents a research project whose findings offers insights into the private security industry in Australia. The report examines the industry now and explores the path to be future-ready.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) completed its review on the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 and the Statutory Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018.

WorkSafe has laid charges on 58 breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act following a 15-month complex investigation.

Thank you for those who were able to join us for our September 2021 online webinar event. Please read more to access the presentation material from AXIS and links to PLSA information.

The Victorian Government has launched a boost to its Cyber Strategy 2021. The four-year plan represents a $50 million investment into the cyber sector. Importantly, the program incorporates and accompanies new TAFE programs and a $64 million Digital Jobs Program.