1. Access to a representative association of like-minded professionals in the security and associated industries.
2. Be a part of a professional represent- ative body which will lobby legislative & corporate entities for positive support & acceptance of the stated aims & objectives of the association.
3. Have an association to promote the science & professional practice of the security industry.
4. Have a central body to develop the most effective security measures in commerce & industry.
5. Have an organisation to promote a close liaison between all members of the association & Police forces within the Commonwealth of Australia, with other officially constituted law enforcement bodies & with any other organisations having similar aims & objectives to the association.
6. Have a representative body to establish & prescribe standards of professional conduct which shall be incorporated in the Code of Ethics & relevant Standard Operating Procedures & be represented on Standards Australia Committees.
7. To establish & provide best practice teaching facilities, to conduct studies & surveys for members, hold conferences, forums & industry awareness related training courses as required.
8. To arrange for the presentation of matters of interest & resolve relevant issues on behalf of members.
9. To foster, promote, encourage & facilitate discussions, study & research on topical issues by collecting & disseminating information of interest to members.
10. Provide access to a contract database of qualified, professionally trained operators & contractors seeking or offering employment in the security or related industry.
11. Provide industry intelligence & legislative awareness to members.
12. Provide all necessary documentation, resources & advice on matters relating to the good & proper operation of “best practice” procedures in the industry.
13. To provide members with industry specific stationery.
14. To provide industry specific products & accessories at the current trade prices.
15. To provide access to a discount purchase plan for items such as fuel, tyres office equipment, stationery, & other business supplies.
16. To provide National representation to Federal bodies relating to the industry.
17. The ability to provide serviced offices & contract accounting facilities.
18. Establish non-competitive retail outlets for sale of security & security related products.
19. To provide a complaint resolution committee for members so as to resolve consumer related complaints or issues.
20. To provide a compliance/review mechanism to assist members in maintaining legislative compliance & procedure, in addition to providing a demonstrable process of meeting community acceptable standards & practices.