Safeguarding Security
Expose the truth. Protect workers. Protect the public.
Australia’s security industry is in crisis. Dodgy operators are cutting corners. Workers are being underpaid, silenced and put at risk. And weak procurement systems are allowing it to happen.
Safeguard Security is a national campaign to clean up the industry and we need to hear from workers to make real change.
If you work in security and have seen:
Unsafe staffing
Wage theft or underpayment
Sham contracting
Fake compliance
Intimidation or coercion
Dodgy links or criminal activity
We want to hear from you.
Your voice matters. Your safety matters.
And your story could help protect workers and the community.
Why This Matters
Security workers protect some of the most important public spaces in Australia — hospitals, major events, shopping centres, transport hubs and government buildings.
But when standards collapse, everyone is put at risk:
Workers face exploitation and unsafe conditions
Communities face increased safety risks
Reputable employers are undercut by dodgy operators
Taxpayer money is funnelled into unsafe, non-compliant companies
Recent media revelations have exposed serious integrity concerns across the sector, including criminal influence and systemic labour abuse.
This didn’t happen by accident.
Years of weak oversight and outsourced procurement have created the perfect environment for exploitation to thrive.
Safeguard Security is about putting safety, integrity and accountability back at the centre of the industry.
Your Story Can Help Fix This
Real change only happens when workers speak out.
We are collecting stories from security workers across Australia about:
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Wage theft or unpaid hours
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Unsafe staffing levels
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Training failures
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Use of fear or visa threats
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Dodgy providers on major sites
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Pressure to break the rules
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Retaliation for speaking up
Your story will help:
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Expose unsafe operators
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Force government action
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Protect workers from exploitation
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Strengthen industry-wide standards
You will remain completely anonymous. Support with visa assistance and protections can also be arranged.