Garry Oliver appointed to SPAAL Board

We are pleased to announce the nomination and subsequent appointment of Garry Oliver to the SPAAL Board. Garry has over 24 years operational policing with the Queensland Police Service and the security industry. Garry will also represent SPAAL on the Queensland Police Service Security Liaison Board. Read More

OLGR investigations into glassing at licensed premises

A range of measures have been imposed as a result of OLGR investigations into glassing at 77 licensed Queensland premises. These measures include introducing a high risk classification, licence conditioning, and requiring preparation and lodgement of risk assessed management plans. Read More

Fair Trading continues to flush out dodgy security guards

Crooked security guards continue to be turned away from or kicked out  of Queensland's security industry thanks to the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) strict measures to protect the public from rogue operators.

Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor said Queensland had more than 27,000 licensed security providers and the OFT - which administers and checks security licences throughout the state - would not tolerate those who posed a risk to the safety of the community. Read More

Changes to Queensland's insurance duty legislation

The state government will legislate to close insurance duty liability loopholes for insurance taken out with overseas insurers. Read More

Security Providers Business Information Package

Starting a business is a complex matter. There are many facets to small business that may not be obvious to you initially. This package has been designed for people who are considering starting or buying a Security Providers Business. It has been designed to assist you through the decision-making process which means that you will get the best start for your new business. Security Providers Business Information Package

 
Queensland Fair Trading - New Licensing Register

The Queensland Department of Fair Trading have launched a online licensing register to search for licences under the Security Providers Act 1993 and other legislation.  New Licensing Register

Amendments to the Queensland Security Providers Act 1993

In 2008 the Queensland Government amended the Security Providers Act 1993 to allow for broader licensing requirements for the industry. Further amendments have now passed into legislation that includes the requirement for a security firm to be a member of an approved security industry association.

We will keep members updated on the progress of the implementation of these new requirements.