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Jun2020
Quadruple Hits on Victoria Website
The multi award-winning Victoria Australia has experienced a substantial number of visits to its website during COVID-19 isolation. Each month the Chapter reviews activity on its website with a surprising increase in activity over recent months.
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Jun2020
PSOs Soon to be Authorised for Emergency Activities
A Bill entitled Police and Emergency Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 is currently before the Victorian Parliament. Once passed, the law will enable PSOs to exercise legislative powers across Victoria in the case of an emergency.
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Jun2020
First Conviction for Industrial Manslaughter (Qld)
On 11 June 2020, the first conviction and sentence for a charge of industrial manslaughter was imposed in the Brisbane District Court.
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Jun2020
Australian Security Awards 2020
The Australian Security Award nominations are open and we encourage submissions now. Nomination forms and categories are outlined on the ASIAL website and offered through ASIAL, OSPAs and the Australian Security Medals Foundation.
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May2020
Chapter Member Survey 2020 Results
Victoria Australia Chapter members were surveyed recently as to their views of the Chapter and its member supports through the Committee. Thanks to Pascal Engler who conducted the survey.
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May2020
Workplace Manslaughter – A New Regulatory Approach
Thanks to Graham Manson, a Director/Founder of International Resilience Group and an Executive Committee member of ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter for this important article.
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May2020
Loss Prevention for Modern Business - Nick Karas
Congratulations to Executive Committee Member and MD of Dominance Guardian Services on his recent publication in The Retailer, the Australian Retailers Association magazine. The article discusses contemporary considerations for retail security including technological innovation.
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May2020
Executive Travel Post COVID-19 - Tips for the Executive Protection Specialist
Thanks to Clayton Abraham from the Executive Committee, ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter for the outline on executive travel post COVID-19. Clayton provides specialist advice in the area of executive protection and security risk. This article focuses on executive overland transport.
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May2020
UK Reports Security Guards at Risk from COVID-19
Thanks to Executive Committee Member Nick Karas for this article at this important time. Security guards, chefs and taxi drivers are among those most likely at risk from COVID-19, according to new figures in the United Kingdom.
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May2020
Security priorities for the post-coronavirus world
Thanks to Executive Committee Member Nick Karas for this article at this important time. The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing massive change across the business world and things may never go back to normal. What does security look like in this new world, and what will buyers be prioritising?
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