ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter members considering nominating for the Executive Committee should read the Responsibilities document in the Members Area > Member Resources area of the website.

Recently, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision that reminds employers to always take active steps to protect the mental health and safety of their employees.

The Victorian Court of Appeal has upheld the admissibility of evidence derived from a phone that was seized and searched by police without a warrant.

The NYPD established a SHIELD program after September 2001 to further minimise risks associated with terror and violence. The program is a two-way street in that the NYPD relies on information exchange between the public and private policing sectors i.e. private security.

Thanks to our colleagues at ASIAL, they advise - The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in the 4 yearly review of modern awards entitled "Security Services Industry Award 2010 [2018] FWCFB 6755"

The ASIS International Foundation is providing an opportunity for one individual from the Chapter as a candidate for an ASIS CPP Certification with the gift of a complimentary CPP exam.

This special report highlights the importance of the security guarding sector as a vital piece of the national security puzzle that has not been drawn into Australia's counter-terrorism planning. The report was launched 19 October 2018 by Senator Reynolds the Assistant Minister for Home Affairs.

As recently reported by Allianz, the term 'home invasion' often means different things depending on where it is being used. The media, police, state government departments and even victims all have varied descriptions of the act. In fact, there is no legal definition of 'home invasion'

Recent cases suggest being involved in a workplace physical or verbal altercation doesn’t automatically validate termination. However, employers are expected to meet a high standard with investigating and managing aggression in the workplace.