ASIAL Security Insider

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with innovation and strategy consultant Mark Hawkins about ways security companies can take their business to the next level. What is innovation? How does it apply to security and what kinds of things can security companies do to change, pivot or reimagine the way they are doing business with a view to remaining relevant in a rapidly...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Chris Miller, Pandemic Recovery, Emergency & Business Continuity Manager at B4Crisis. Chris is a Recipient of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Australasia Industry Personality Award (2018) and was named as one of the top 20 Influencers in Security and Fire in 2019 by IFSEC Global. Chris has worked with a wide variety o...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we hear from Kate Carnell. Kate is one of Australia’s most experienced business leaders. She is the current  Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO). Prior to taking one her current role, Kate was CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which represents more than 300,000 businesses across Australia. S...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dr Malcom Davis, a Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). Dr Davies provides insight into China's recent actions, why this presents challenges with regard to the use of Chinese manufactured security equipment at sensitive sites around Australia and why Australia ne...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Professor Raina MacIntyre, Head of the Biosecurity Research Program at the Kirby Institute. What can we expect with regard to the current pandemic over the coming months? How can security companies better protect staff in these challenging times and are we likely to experience further, similar outbreaks in the future?

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we discuss International Security Officer's Day (ISOD) which takes place on the 24th of July every year. Our guest this episode is Jason Brown, National Security Director for Thales. Jason was one of the original founders of International Security Officers Day working with George Chin to promote and drive this initiative out to countries acros...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Darren Taylor of PMT Solutions, an award with security systems integration company, and Joe Paravizzini, former lecturer in Security Electronics at Box Hill Tafe, about the current challenges in the electronic security space. Specifically, we talk about the shortage of qualified installation staff and why it is proving to be diff...

In this Episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we examine the various awards open to members of the security industry. We speak with Damian McMeekin and Tony Zalewski of the Australian Security Medals Foundation, Martin Gill of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards and John Fleming of ASIAL about the ASIAL Awards for Excellence. What are these various awards? What is the purpose of t...

On Thursday 21 May, 2020, the Federal Court upheld the  WorkPac vs Skene 2018 , when it decided that a casual mine worker who had regular and predictable shifts was entitled to the same benefits as a permanent member of staff, including accrued annual leave pay. What does this potentially mean for the security industry? In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Chris Del...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Dr Anthony Bergin and Don Williams about the recently released ASPI (Australian Strategic Policy Institute) report, From The Situation Room To The Boardroom , which looks at why corporate security is effectively national security. We discuss how some of the findings from the report relate to the impact of Coronavirus on Australia and w...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Lynette Walsh, Regional Director at AON, Australia’s largest insurance broker and ASIAL partner for 20 years. Lynette discusses the findings of the 2019 AON Global Risk Management Survey which involved responses from more than 2,600 risk managers from 33 industries, representing small, medium and large-sized organisations operati...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Tony Vizza, Director of Cyber Security Advocacy ISC2, an international, nonprofit membership association for information security leaders. Tony examines the cyber security challenges for organisations trying to manage staff working from home during the current Coronavirus pandemic, and outlines some of the common pitfalls to help organ...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Jodi Oakman, Associate Professor and head of the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors at La Trobe University. Dr Oakman discusses some of the typical challenges most people encounter when transitioning to a work from home environment and how to avoid the most common mistakes people make with a view to remaining as productive a...

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Crisis Communication expert Tony Jaques, about how businesses can maintain effective communication with clients and staff during a crisis such as the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr Jaques is a frequent conference presenter on issue and crisis management and has run professional workshops in Australia, New Zealand, the USA and throughout A...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Chris Delaney, Industrial Relations Advisor at ASIAL about employer obligations during the current Corona Virus Pandemic. Chris answers questions around what can be done if there is a lockdown, obligations around paying staff unable or unwilling to work, how we might keep essential services running and much, much more.

Best known for his work in Risk Management, Julian is the author of the Security Management Body of Knowledge and most recently, his new book Security Risk Management Aide-Memoire . His experience includes roles as Divisional Manager and one of the founders of the $240 million ASX listed Citadel Group Limited, CEO of Jakeman Business Solutions, Manager of Property and Security for the Australian g...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Joe Saunders about the recently released Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC) report into Occupational Violence, Aggression and Duty of Care in Australia.   The report, funded and supported by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) and the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) examines a number of in...

Best known for his work in Risk Management, Julian is the author of the Security Management Body of Knowledge and most recently, his new book Security Risk Management Aide-Memoire . His experience includes roles as Divisional Manager and one of the founders of the $240 million ASX listed Citadel Group Limited, CEO of Jakeman Business Solutions, Manager of Property and Security for the Australian g...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we discuss the challenges of running a security company during a pandemic. What might customers expect of their security providers? How do you manage the safety of staff? How can you effectively aligned your expectations regarding roles and responsibilities with those of your customers?   

In this episode, we speak with Dr Kristy Campion about the rise of Right Wing Extremism in Australia. A Senior Lecturer in Terrorism Studies with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security at Charles Sturt University, Dr Campion is historian by training with postgraduate and research expertise focusing on terrorism and extremism, both domestically and internationally.

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In this episode, we speak with ASIAL President Kevin McDonald, along with ASIAL Board Members and Directors Mike Smith and Rachael Saunders about developments in the security industry in 2019. What has the Association achieved this year? What has been the impact of those achievements on the broader industry and how will these initiatives help members and the industry reach the goals of increased p...

The Black Economy Taskforce estimates that the black economy is costing the Australian community as much as $50 billion, which is approximately three percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In order to better protect the economy, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) introduced the Taxable Payments Reporting System (TPRS) for businesses providing security, investigation or surveillance services as...

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Nicholas Martin, Head of Property and Security Services at AGL Energy and the current Chair of the Forum of Australasian Security Executives (FASE) about the recently released ASPI report From board room to situation room. Why corporate security is national security. We examine the views of senior leaders in Australian organisations re...

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