A national security industry association and approved security industry association for security providers, providing industry education, compliance and business services.
We have been providing friendly, helpful support to our members for over 50 years.
Membership is available to all security service providers throughout Australia. In today’s highly regulated security industry it is imperative for licence holders’ to fully understand their compliance obligations, achieving and maintaining compliance and being able to dedicate the time and resources to the growth of their business.
Member Benefits
As a member of SPAAL you have access to a number of benefits and special offers which will help move your business forward.
· Business templates, policies and other publications
· Online store for the purchase of security equipment and products
· Alarm Monitoring Centre Certification Scheme
· Compliance Inspection Scheme
· Latest industry news and information from the SPAAL website
· Regular updates on licensing and regulatory changes
· Updates on workplace relations, health and safety and other compliance issues
· Award pay rates and schedules updates
· Member Area with a range of industry information, business forms and templates
· Promotion of SPAAL members to consumers
· Business listing on the SPAAL website member directory for corporate members
· Advocacy to Federal and State Governments on industry issues
· Development of standards, codes and best practice guidelines
· Continuing Professional Development program
Latest News
The latest updates in the Security Industry
Facial Recognition in Retail: Lessons from the Kmart Case
In September 2025, the Australian Privacy Commissioner ruled that Kmart’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) between 2020 and 2022 […]
Daylight Saving Time Starts: Sunday 5th October 2025
A reminder to all members and providers that Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins in Australia at 2:00am on Sunday, 5 […]
Security Licensing Surge Signals Industry Growth — and Urgency for Reform
Australia’s private security industry continues to expand at a record pace, with recent data showing over 162,000 licensed security personnel […]
When Seeing Isn’t Believing: Deepfakes and the New Frontier of Security Risk
As SPAAL continues to champion higher standards and smarter practices across Australia’s security industry, one emerging threat demands urgent attention: […]
Elevate Your Skills: Free Professional Development for Queensland Security Personnel
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is offering a six-week microcredential course designed to enhance core competencies in the […]
Espionage Threat Highlights Critical Role of Private Security
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess recently revealed that foreign interference is costing Australia an estimated $12.5 billion annually. This espionage threat […]