Security Providers Association of Australia Limited - SPAAL

19/06/2026

https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/tax-time-2026-a-practical-reminder-for-security-professionals/

16/06/2026

The proposed remake of the Security Industry Regulation 2016 is open for public consultation until Friday 3 July 2026. The draft includes several key changes that will affect NSW security licensees, including:

• the addition of a three-year licence term for both operative and Master licences
• removal of the $65 fee for certain amendments where a licence reissue is not required
• expansion of some disqualifying offences.

Read the full draft and provide your feedback here: www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/security-industry-regulation-2016-remake

15/06/2026

Tax Time 2026: A Practical Reminder for Security Professionals

Good record keeping, understanding eligible deductions, and staying alert to scams can all help make the process easier.

SPAAL has prepared a practical reminder covering key considerations and useful resources that may assist security personnel and providers as tax time approaches.

Remember that everyone's circumstances are different, so official ATO guidance and professional advice should always be relied upon where required.
Tax Time 2026: A Practical Reminder for Security Professionals

With the end of the financial year approaching, many security professionals and businesses will be preparing for tax time.

Good record keeping, understanding eligible deductions, and staying alert to scams can all help make the process easier.

SPAAL has prepared a practical reminder covering key considerations and useful resources that may assist security personnel and providers as tax time approaches.

Remember that everyone's circumstances are different, so official ATO guidance and professional advice should always be relied upon where required.
Read more at: https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/tax-time-2026-a-practical-reminder-for-security-professionals/

10/06/2026

https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/from-july-1st-a-new-minimum-wage-applies/

08/06/2026

When people think about workforce turnover, they often focus on recruitment costs.

But in security operations, the impact can go much further.

Experienced officers develop valuable knowledge about sites, clients, procedures and operational expectations. Frequent staff changes can create additional pressures for supervisors, existing team members and clients.

This week's SPAAL Industry News article looks at the hidden operational impacts of workforce turnover and why workforce stability remains an important part of service delivery.

Read more:

Security workforce turnover affects far more than recruitment costs. Understanding the operational impact can help providers maintain service quality, client confidence and long-term sustainability.

04/06/2026

"Professional Standards" is a term often used as a label — to see it you need to look behind the label. https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/professional-standards-in-security-what-do-they-look-like/

02/06/2026

Professional standards — what do they look like in practice?.

You can see them in everyday actions:
• Effective communication
• Reliable service delivery
• Accurate documentation
• Sound judgement
• Strong leadership and supervision

Professional standards are not simply policies or qualifications— in security operations, they are reflected in what happens on site every day.

This week's SPAAL Industry News article explores the practical side of professionalism and why it matters for providers, clients and the broader industry.
Read more at: https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/professional-standards-in-security-what-do-they-look-like/

29/05/2026

Find the balance between cost and capability https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/client-expectations-and-security-budgets-finding-the-balance-between-cost-and-capability/

28/05/2026

Do you know the difference between a monitoring centre and a control room?

A monitoring centre, staffed by 1E (Monitoring Centre Operator) licensees, monitors domestic and commercial alarm systems and actions alarm activations in accordance with client instructions. Monitoring Centre Operators don’t physically respond to alarm activations.

A control room is typically a facility located within a specific site (such as a shopping centre, stadium, office building or large business complex) where on-site security operations are monitored and managed. The day-to-day operations are monitored within the site by closed circuit television, internal alarm systems and site-specific security devices.

Find the full detail and other FAQs on our website: www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/security_licensing_and_enforcement_directorate/security_licences/frequently_asked_questions

26/05/2026

https://spaal.com.au/security-news/national/payday-super-starts-in-five-weeks-ato-releases-new-employer-guidance/