The Victorian Government today introduced new public order laws and harsher penalties in a bid to minimise the risk of violence at protests or public events.

A state-of-the-art surveillance centre commenced operating in Melbourne on New Year’s Eve. It is a networked monitoring centre that gives police real-time access to information so they can stop crime in the first place, detect emerging incidents more quickly and respond before they escalate.

Today, a major multi-agency operation by Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) foiled an alleged plot that was targeting Melbourne on Christmas Day.

Another year of challenges and successes for 2016. As we move into 2017 your Chapter Committee wishes all members, their families and the wider community the very best for the festive season and 2017.

Councils across Victoria will share in almost $3.4 million in Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grants to strengthen crime prevention and make communities safer.

The 14th National Security Annual Summit will be on 3 and 4 May 2017 at QT Canberra.

The Chapter AGM held at Complex Institute on Tuesday 6 December 2016 resulted in formation of a new executive committee.

The Annual General Meeting will be conducted on 6 December 2016. The Executive Committee is keen for your input to ensure our excellent progress as a Chapter continues. We encourage you to consider an active role on the Executive Committee or to hear your thoughts at the AGM.

Virtus Insurance Brokers has negotiated special Professional Indemnity coverage for Australian security consultants. Victorian members have reported up to 40% discount on existing coverage.

This important event conducted by the WA Chapter is recommended to all security advisers and their guests. Keynote speaker is Michelle Fyfe, Assistant Commissioner – State Crime, WA Police.