This Office of Fair Trading guideline has been developed in consultation with First Nations communities and other stakeholders to provide an option for persons, living in discrete communities, to be exempt from the requirement to be licensed as a crowd controller / security officer under the Security Providers Act 1993.
The application for exemption process requires the applicant to apply for the exemption, get written endorsement from local community, complete the approved training and later get endorsement from the Queensland Police.
NOTE This exemption only applies to residents of the 19 communities listed in the Liquor Regulations 2002 as a "restricted area" in Schedules 1A to 1S.
The application for exemption process requires the applicant to apply for the exemption, get written endorsement from local community, complete the approved training and later get endorsement from the Queensland Police.
NOTE This exemption only applies to residents of the 19 communities listed in the Liquor Regulations 2002 as a "restricted area" in Schedules 1A to 1S.
The Queensland Security Industry Workforce Development Plan 2020–2025 highlights the need for a collaborative workforce response to address rapid changes in the skills and workforce needs of the industry resulting from transformative technology and the changing needs of clients. The plan will support the industry’s evolution and future growth through a long-term approach to workforce planning and development as it continues to be a significant contributor to the effective functioning of Queensland’s businesses and economy.
The 17 recommendations in the plan weave together the industry’s intent to drive positive and practical change
The 17 recommendations in the plan weave together the industry’s intent to drive positive and practical change
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recovered $389,982 in unpaid wages for 163 security guards following an investigation into 19 security businesses in Queensland. Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville, Maryborough, Gympie and Mackay businesses were investigated between September 2019 and July 2020 after intelligence – including anonymous tip-offs and job advertisements – raised concerns that some guards may have been incorrectly engaged as independent contractors rather than employees.
Many licensed security providers in Queensland have let their license expire due to Covid-19 and the downturn within the Queensland hospitality industry.
Now they maybe required to do their training all over again should they wish to return to their security careers. This class photoghraph taken after a security course in Townsville - and yes he still has both legs :)
Now they maybe required to do their training all over again should they wish to return to their security careers. This class photoghraph taken after a security course in Townsville - and yes he still has both legs :)
BARS Training Australia is committed to quality training and the continued support of our students.
To this end, we are about to invite Queensland security firms to participate in our “Professional Profile” system that links our students with security employers throughout Queensland.
To this end, we are about to invite Queensland security firms to participate in our “Professional Profile” system that links our students with security employers throughout Queensland.
As part of the Australian Government’s plan to assist Australia’s economic recovery, the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments agreed in August 2020 to amend the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 to enable the introduction of automatic mutual recognition of occupational licences (AMR), subject to approval by respective parliaments.
Automatic mutual recognition scheme is set to begin on July 1, 2021 with submissions now being called. Have your say!
Automatic mutual recognition scheme is set to begin on July 1, 2021 with submissions now being called. Have your say!