SAIWA WA Security Legislation 2

Question 1

What is the primary legislation governing the security industry in Western Australia?

Accepted Answer

The Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996

Answer

The Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 is the primary legislation.

Question 2

Who has authority to inspect a security company's premises and records under WA legislation?

Accepted Answer

Authorised officers from WA Police Licensing Enforcement Division

Answer

Authorised officers from the Licensing Enforcement Division have broad inspection powers.

Question 3

What does the Act define as security agent work?

Accepted Answer

A range including guarding, crowd control, investigating, consulting, installing equipment, and bodyguarding

Answer

The Act broadly defines security work encompassing multiple functions.

Question 4

What are the grounds for refusing a security agent licence application under WA law?

Accepted Answer

Criminal history, lack of fitness, failure to meet training requirements, or other unsuitability factors

Answer

Applications can be refused on multiple grounds including criminal history, fitness concerns, and training deficiencies.

Question 5

What legislative requirements apply to security agent uniforms in WA?

Accepted Answer

Uniforms must not be designed to be confused with police, military, or emergency service uniforms

Answer

WA legislation prohibits security uniforms from resembling police, military, or emergency service uniforms.

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