Journal article
The evolution of security industry regulation in Australia: A critique
International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, Vol.1(1), pp.38-51
2012
Abstract
This paper charts the main changes in security industry regulation in Australia from the 1980s to the present time, and provides a critique of the regulatory framework and the change process. Change has largely been driven by recurring conduct scandals, with governments obliged to introduce increasingly more stringent integrity checks and competency standards in an attempt to diminish widespread concerns about the industry. Despite the lack of strategic planning, a significant learning process is evident and a clear model of best practice has emerged. Recent enquiries show that Australia still does not have an optimal system for managing the industry but change has been in the right direction, with scope for fine-tuning to ensure more responsive and effective regulation.
Details
- Title
- The evolution of security industry regulation in Australia: A critique
- Authors
- Timothy Prenzler (Author) - Griffith UniversityRick Sarre (Author) - University of South Australia
- Publication details
- International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, Vol.1(1), pp.38-51
- Publisher
- Queensland University of Technology
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.5204/ijcjsd.v1i1.72
- ISSN
- 2202-7998
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449384902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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