Secura Insights

Evidence-informed publications that translate emerging issues, regulatory developments and industry information into practical considerations for organisational leaders.

At Secura Consulting, we believe leaders are overwhelmed with information but often under-supported when it comes to practical interpretation and implementation.

Secura Insights are short publications developed through a Safety, Risk and Assurance lens to help organisations understand emerging issues, strengthen controls and support organisational performance.

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SI-001 | Artificial Intelligence is No Longer an IT Issue

Published: June 2026

Category: Emerging Risk

Synopsis:

The Five Eyes cyber security agencies have issued a clear message to organisational leaders: cyber resilience can no longer be treated as an IT responsibility. This publication explores the implications of AI on organisational risk, governance and assurance.

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SI-002 | Working at Heights: South Australia’s New 2 Metre Rule Explained

Published: June 2026

Category: Legislative Change

Synopsis:

An overview of South Australia's changes to high-risk construction work and the practical implications for PCBUs, principal contractors and organisational leaders.

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SI-003 | Critical Controls in Practice

Published: July 2026

Category: Prosecution Insight

Synopsis:

Using the E.J. & D. Hammond trench collapse prosecution as a case study, this Insight examines the practical application of critical controls and the lessons organisational leaders can apply to strengthen risk management, operational assurance and workplace safety.

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SI-004 | Response Time: The Forgotten Critical Control

Published: July 2026

Category: Safety | Risk | Assurance

Synopsis:

Prompted by a recent discussion on workplace response time, this Insight explores why organisations should look beyond prevention and recognise the critical role of corrective (mitigative) controls. It examines how effective emergency response, crisis management and business continuity capability can reduce the consequences of incidents, strengthen organisational resilience and ultimately determine outcomes when prevention fails.

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SI-005 | Good Work Starts Before the First Tool is Picked Up

Published: July 2026

Category: Safety | Risk | Assurance

Synopsis:

Using the prosecution of SafeWork NSW v Solution Hoist Hire Pty Ltd as a case study, this Insight explores why effective risk management begins before work starts. It examines the relationship between task planning, risk assessment, control selection and execution, demonstrating how weaknesses in planning can undermine the entire control environment and contribute to serious workplace incidents.

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Disclaimer

Secura Insights publications are intended to provide practical interpretation of emerging issues, industry developments and publicly available information through a Safety, Risk and Assurance lens.

They are designed to support informed discussion and decision making but are not a substitute for organisation-specific consulting advice, risk assessments, assurance activities or legal obligations.

Organisations should consider their own operational context when applying the information contained within these publications.

Formal advice and recommendations can be provided through a separate engagement with Secura Consulting.

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Last updated: July 2026.