Private Guards at Australian Defence Sites Can’t Stop Drones or Search Without Consent

A Hong Kong-based company supplies private security to Australian defence sites.

Private Guards at Australian Defence Sites Can’t Stop Drones or Search Without Consent

TL;DR

  • Private guards at Australian Defence bases are unarmed.
  • Guards can only search individuals who agree to be searched.
  • Guards have no power to deal with drones.
  • Guards can stop, question, or call the police.
  • Contractors like Wilson Security, owned by a Hong Kong family, supply these guards.