Episodes

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 changing market. With Degrees from Melbourne University, Harvard Business School and Oxford Univers...

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 changing market. With Degrees from Melbourne University, Harvard Business School and Oxford Univers...

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 of Australian Government agencies including ACT Health and FACS NSW emergency management covering respons...

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 of Australian Government agencies including ACT Health and FACS NSW emergency management covering respons...

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 of Australian Government agencies including ACT Health and FACS NSW emergency management covering respons...

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. She has also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at beyondblue, the Australian Food and Groce...

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. She has also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at beyondblue, the Australian Food and Groce...

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. She has also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at beyondblue, the Australian Food and Groce...

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 needs to look at ways to reboot its own the manufacturing capabilities. Unless otherwise expressly st...

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 needs to look at ways to reboot its own the manufacturing capabilities. Unless otherwise expressly st...

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 needs to look at ways to reboot its own the manufacturing capabilities. Unless otherwise expressly st...

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 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 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 across the Globe. Now celebrated in countries such as the UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand, Macau, I...

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 across the Globe. Now celebrated in countries such as the UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand, Macau, I...

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 across the Globe. Now celebrated in countries such as the UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand, Macau, I...

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 difficult to get new, qualified people into the industry at a rate that keeps pace with demand.

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 difficult to get new, qualified people into the industry at a rate that keeps pace with demand.

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 difficult to get new, qualified people into the industry at a rate that keeps pace with demand.

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 the awards? Which awards are appropriate to which sectors of the industry and how can people go about...

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 the awards? Which awards are appropriate to which sectors of the industry and how can people go about...

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 the awards? Which awards are appropriate to which sectors of the industry and how can people go about...

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 Delaney, ASIAL's workplace relations advisor, about the potential impact of this decision on the securit...