LRD Archives - The Victorian Security Union Incorporated https://vicsu.org.au/tag/lrd/ Security Workers Standing Together Mon, 27 May 2024 12:09:33 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://vicsu.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-VSUEurekaSmall-1-1-32x32.png LRD Archives - The Victorian Security Union Incorporated https://vicsu.org.au/tag/lrd/ 32 32 Security Licence Expiry & Renewal Information https://vicsu.org.au/security-licence-expiry-renewal-information/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=security-licence-expiry-renewal-information Tue, 04 May 2021 06:46:50 +0000 https://vicsu.org.au/?p=569 Delays in processing licence renewals brought about by Covid are causing a number of Security Workers to query whether they are able to work once their licence expires and awaiting their new licence to be issued.

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]]> Delays in processing licence renewals brought about by Covid are causing a number of Security Workers to query whether they are able to work once their licence expires and awaiting their new licence to be issued.

We have compiled the steps and responses received from LRD here.

My Licence is Expired, can I still work?

Yes.

Provided you have submitted your renewal application IN FULL.
This means that every item of the renewal has been met with and submitted, including payment, prior to expiration.


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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]]> Licensing Services and COVID-19 https://vicsu.org.au/licensing-services-and-covid-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=licensing-services-and-covid-19 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:05:38 +0000 https://vicsu.org.au/?p=144 As of 28th September, The Victorian Police LRD phone lines have initially re-opened at a limited capacity. The hours available […]

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]]> As of 28th September, The Victorian Police LRD phone lines have initially re-opened at a limited capacity. The hours available for phone queries are Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 2pm.

New Applications
Security licence applicants are to send applications via email to lrd@police.vic.gov.au until further notice, mail in applications MAY NOT be assessed.

Renewals 
If you have been issued a renewal payment notice and have been unable to have your photo taken as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, no action will be taken against your licence. Keep your payment notice and attend a photo point as soon as it practicable for you to do so. All Renewals should also be emailed in as their updated capabilities are not published in renewal letters. Mail in applications WILL be delayed, email will get the fastest response.

For further Information
To get all the latest updates on LRD and their COVID-19 limited capabilities please visit https://www.police.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-regulation-division

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