New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 27 January (2)
Labour Day – Monday 10 March
Good Friday – Friday 18 April (1)
Saturday before Easter Sunday – Saturday 19 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 20 April
Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
ANZAC Day – Friday 25 April (1)
King’s Birthday – Monday 9 June
Friday before the AFL Grand Final – Subject to AFL Schedule (3)
Melbourne Cup – Tuesday 4 November (4)
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December (1)
Boxing Day – Friday 26 December

1 ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day are restricted trading days.

2 As Australia Day falls on a Sunday, the public holiday is on the following Monday.

3 Friday before AFL Grand Final typically falls on the last Friday in September. This website will be updated with the exact date upon release of the 2025 AFL schedule.

4 Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by a non-metro council.

New South Wales

New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January

Australia Day – Monday 27 January

Good Friday – Friday 18 April

Saturday before Easter Sunday – Saturday 19 April

Easter Sunday – Sunday 20 April

Easter Monday – Monday 21 April 

Anzac Day – Friday 25 April

King’s Birthday – Monday 9 June

Bank Holiday – Monday 4 August

Labour Day – Monday, 6 October

Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December

Boxing Day – Friday 26 December

*The public holiday standard in the Public Holidays Act 2010 provides that when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day and instead the following Monday is to be the public holiday. 

**The public holiday standard in the Act provides that when New Year’s Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday there is to be an additional public holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday.

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What lets me do this?

Section 36 of the Private Security Act 2004 deals with licence renewals.

The three relevant subsections are as follows:

36 Application to renew a licence

(1) Before a private security licence expires, the holder of the licence may apply to the Chief Commissioner for the renewal of the licence.

(2) An application under subsection (1) must—

(a) be in a form approved by the Chief Commissioner; and
(b) contain any prescribed particulars; and
(c) be accompanied by any prescribed documents or prescribed information.

And,

(4) A private security licence, in respect of which an application is made under this section, is deemed to continue in force, after the expiry of the licence period, until the Chief Commissioner makes a decision in relation to the application.

What does this mean?

That as long as you have submitted your renewal, your old (current) licence is in effect until a decision is made by the Chief Commissioner through LRD.

Because of this, you should continue to carry your expired licence while working as it is still considered in effect.

What should I tell Police or my Employer?

If you are queried by the Police or your Employer upon providing your expired licence, inform them that you have submitted your licence renewal.

You may wish to provide evidence of this, such as your payment receipt.

How do I know if LRD have received my application?

In VicSU’s correspondence with LRD, we were informed that a person who’s application has been received prior to expiry will continue to appear in the LARS database with the expiration date. Licence holders who’s renewal is not received prior to the expiration date will not be visible on the LARS database.

VicSU members can contact us for queries and assistance with licence renewals.

More Licencing information can be found on the LRD Website or by contacting LRD directly.

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External Links

Worksafe Victoria: – Crowd Control in Venues and Events

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If any officer is working night shift they should be paid a minimum wage of $34.74 or 121.7% of their day-time wage.

Many allowances are given to our industry for additional qualifications and circumstances E.G. First Aid allowance and Firearms allowance. Also employees should inquire as to there pay rates on weekends and public holidays.

More information can be found at here.

If you believe you or a company isn’t being paid correctly feel free to become a member and allow us to follow it up for you.

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NEW RESTRICTION EASEMENTS TO TAKE FORCE FROM TUESDAY 23:59. PLEASE REFER TO https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE CHANGES.

Face Masks

• From 11 October all Victorians must wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where they live. 
• All Victorians must wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where they live. As restrictions ease and movement increases, the effectiveness of a face mask is even more important. 
• You must wear a fitted face mask that covers the nose and mouth. This means that face shields, bandanas, or scarves or loose snoods, loose Buffs® or loose neck gaiters on their own will no longer be considered a sufficient face covering.  
• There are a number of lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask.
• A face mask with three layers is the option recommended by the Chief Health Officer, as it provides the best protection for you and others. 

All information sourced from https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus please visit for more specific information as it relates to your particular circumstances. All information should be viewed as strictly informational and not as any legal advice or guidance. Please check with the DHHS to verify any information provided within this site and on social media.

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