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Dec2018
Responsibilities of ASIS Vic Committee Members
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.
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Dec2018
Global Leaders present at ASIS Victoria Breakfast
On Thurs 6 December 2018 ASIS members and guests were provided an insight into ASIS International by ASIS International CEO Peter J. O’Neil and Secretary Malcolm C. Smith CPP.
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Nov2018
Fair Work Commission Allows Termination of Employee
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.
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Nov2018
Illegally Obtained Evidence Admitted
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.
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Nov2018
Does Melbourne Need a NYPD SHIELD approach?
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.
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Nov2018
Changes to the Security Services Industry Award 2010
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"
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Nov2018
Complimentary ASIS CPP Certification
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.
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Oct2018
Special Report - Safety in Numbers
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.
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Sep2018
Home invasion: Simple steps for greater protection
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'
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Sep2018
Don’t get angry – workplace aggression and the Fair Work Commission
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.
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