Membership Requirements

Current Business Registration AU / Certificate of Incorporation NZ

Current Security Licence/Registration

For applicants operating in NSW, ACT, VIC, WA & QLD.

Current Insurance Certificate of Currency (Public & Product Liability)

Business Members are required to hold Public & Products Liability insurance to the level determined by the Board.

The current level of cover required is $20 million (Australia) and $5 million (New Zealand).

The MLAA has a preferred insurance partner, however, Business Members are free to use the insurer or broker of their choice.

QLD Security Firm Licence Audit

If you hold a Security Firm Licence in Queensland, you are required to complete a Security Firm Licence Audit every 3 years. 

If your business has been in operation for over 3 years, you'll be asked to provide details of your last audit.

Qualifications for Trade Qualified Nominee

One or more of the following must be provided:

• Cert III or Cert IV security industry qualification (excluding a manpower qualification)
• Master Locksmiths Trade Test
• RPL/APL Certificate from a TAFE or RTO

The Trade Qualified Nominee for applicants from NSW, ACT, VIC, WA & QLD must hold an Individual Security Licence/Registration.

Individual Member Requirements

Employed in the Locksmithing and/or Associated Security Industry

Hold a recognised trade qualification

One or more of the following must be provided:

• Cert III or Cert IV security industry qualification (excluding a manpower qualification)
• Master Locksmiths Trade Test
• RPL/APL Certificate from a TAFE or RTO.

Applicants from NSW, ACT, VIC, WA & QLD must hold an Individual Security Licence/Registration.

Hold appropriate individual Security Licence/Registration

Individual Members must hold and maintain an Individual Security Licence/Registration, if applicable in the jurisdiction in which the person carries on business.