Negotiations Progressing
Dear Members and Non Members,
Following our previous letter regarding the commencement of the Private Security Regulations 2025, I am pleased to provide you with a further update on the continued progress we are making on behalf of the industry.
In recent weeks, we have gained meaningful traction with several government departments who have acknowledged the operational disconnect between the current legislation and the realities of the private investigation profession.
We are now receiving direct assistance to push for targeted legislative amendments relating to the mandatory first aid requirement, Investigator risk assessment obligations and Investigator identity disclosure provisions.
This level of engagement marks a positive shift, and while no formal changes have yet been passed, the doors are now open for structured dialogue and potentially meaningful reform within the act.
We have also secured a commitment from key stakeholders to assist in discussions with WorkSafe Victoria regarding the absorption of the 1.8% contribution toward Portable Long Service Leave for investigators. We recognise this cost has been a point of concern for all firms, as we do not quote for jobs conducted under this scheme.
I have now received confirmation that the Statement of Reasons issued with the regulatory package was published in an incomplete form.
While it initially referenced a small number of 14 submissions, the actual total was 73. The breakdown of this was 27 being submitted with no name or content, 10 contained only a name and no content, which left 36 genuine content-based submissions.
At this point I have also had a robust discussion with WorkSafe representatives last week regarding the risk assessment template and Investigator disclosure. I am just awaiting TAC’s involvement, at which point we will be able to work together to prepare something that works for all with minimum complexity.
Our work in regard to all these matters is far from over; however, the support we are now receiving from select government departments and Ministers is very encouraging.
The AISP committee remains firmly committed to pursuing outcomes that respect the unique nature of our work and reduce the compliance burden for all investigators and security professionals. We will keep you informed as developments occur.
Thank you again for your trust, support, and shared commitment to a fairer, more fit-for-purpose regulatory environment.
Yours faithfully,
Stephen Scahill
President