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Oct2016
Negligent Misstatements: An Employment Reference Risk
An economic or monetary loss may arise because a statement including an opinion, whether reckless or negligent from another that has been significantly relied upon. These types of case involving former employees are common in the USA and UK albeit there has been some recent activity in Australia.
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Oct2016
Handy References When Engaging Contractors for Security
Where a contractor is engaged for the provision of security services the following documents can assist in ensuring the security context is established and maintained.
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Oct2016
Community Safety: A New Frontier
Often security leaders are engaged to provide advice on community safety strategies. Although outside the typical role of a security advisor, the contributions can be beneficial within a community safety strategy.
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Oct2016
Security & Government Expo 2016
ASIS ACT Chapter is conducting a Security and Government half-day Expo that includes a presentation from DFAT chief security officer Luke Williams. The Expo will be held at the Realm Hotel Canberra, Thursday November 3 from 12 to 6pm.
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Oct2016
QSS Security Distribution Business Growing At 30 Per Cent
Gold Sponsor of the ASIS Victoria Chapter QSS records average growth of 30 per cent after a restructure.
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Oct2016
3rd Annual Community Safety Conference An Outstanding Success
The 3rd Annual National Community Safety Conference conducted in Sydney from 28 to 30 September was an outstanding success. Presentations from subject matter specialists including our Chapter Chair Dr Tony Zalewski contributed to high-level satisfaction of delegates.
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Sep2016
Security Resilience: Contemporary Thinking
Security resilience means the ability of an organisation to resist the impact of or recover from an abnormal event. The objective is often evidenced through business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
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Sep2016
Book Review - Soft Target Hardening
Soft target hardening is a must read for those who secure, own, and operate soft target facilities. It is also suitable for citizens who want to protect themselves and their families from attack.
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Sep2016
Record Court Fines For Unsafe Workplaces
WorkSafe Victoria advise almost 130 businesses and individuals were fined a record amount by Victorian courts for breaching OHS laws.
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Sep2016
ACIC Illicit Drug Report
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) Illicit Drug Data Report 2014–15 provides an overview of the Australian illicit drug market.
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