SAIWA WA Security Legislation 3

Question 1

How does the Criminal Code Act 1913 (WA) affect security agent powers?

Accepted Answer

Provides citizen's arrest provisions that apply equally to all citizens, without granting additional powers

Answer

The Criminal Code provides citizen's arrest powers applying equally to all citizens including security agents.

Question 2

What obligations does the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA) place on the security industry?

Accepted Answer

Both employers and employees must ensure workplace health and safety including risk assessment and safe procedures

Answer

Workplace safety legislation places obligations on both employers and employees.

Question 3

Under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), what conduct is prohibited for security agents?

Accepted Answer

Discriminating against any person based on race, sex, age, disability, or other protected attributes

Answer

Agents must not discriminate based on protected attributes when providing services.

Question 4

What is the relationship between the Security Act 1996 and the Liquor Control Act 1988 for crowd control?

Accepted Answer

Both apply at licensed venues: the Security Act governs agent licensing while the Liquor Act governs venue conditions including security requirements

Answer

Both Acts apply to crowd controllers at licensed venues, covering different aspects of regulation.

Question 5

What restrictions apply to body-worn cameras used by security agents under WA legislation?

Accepted Answer

Must comply with the Surveillance Devices Act 1998, including restrictions on covert recording of private conversations

Answer

Body-worn cameras must comply with the Surveillance Devices Act 1998.

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