Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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Under Western Australian law, which body is primarily responsible for issuing security agent licences?
Answer: WA Police Licensing Enforcement Division
The WA Police Licensing Enforcement Division administers security agent licensing under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.
What is the maximum penalty for performing security work without a valid licence in Western Australia?
Answer: $10,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment
Operating as a security agent without a licence can attract fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to 12 months.
How often must a security agent licence be renewed in Western Australia?
Answer: Every year
Security agent licences in WA are issued for one year and must be renewed annually.
Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for obtaining a security agent licence in WA?
Answer: A national criminal history check
A national criminal history check is mandatory for all security licence applicants.
A licensed security agent discovers their licence expired two days ago. What should they do?
Answer: Immediately cease all security work and apply for renewal
Once a licence expires, the holder must immediately stop performing security functions and apply for renewal.
Under WA regulations, which licence class covers crowd control agents?
Answer: Class 2
Class 2 licences specifically cover crowd control agents at licensed venues and events.