Most trade businesses run GPS tracking, dash cams and job-management apps without ever telling their workers in writing. That's a live compliance gap. NSW and the ACT require written notice before surveillance starts. Victoria and SA require consent for tracking. Get it wrong and you're looking at fines, an unfair dismissal claim that turns on unlawfully obtained evidence, or a WHS breach if you're using AI-based monitoring without treating it as a safety risk.
Who it's for
Trade businesses using CCTV, GPS tracking, dash cams, or apps like Tradify, ServiceM8, Fergus or simPRO to manage jobs, time and safety records. If your business tracks vehicles, monitors company phones, or runs cameras on-site, you need this in place before a worker asks why.
What's included
A How To Guide that walks you through which parts of the policy apply to your business. State by State Action Points covering NSW, ACT, Victoria, SA, WA, NT, Queensland and Tasmania, so you know exactly what your state requires. Important Information setting out how to customise and roll out the policy. And the operative Workplace Surveillance Policy itself, ready to brand with your own business details and logo.
Key clauses included
Notice and consent requirements by state, permitted uses of camera, computer, app and GPS tracking, no-go zones (toilets, bathrooms, change rooms), team member obligations, breach and disciplinary process, and record-keeping and privacy handling.
Disclaimer: Tradie Contract Co publishes legal templates and information for tradies. We are not acting as your lawyer, and this template does not constitute legal advice. See the full disclaimer inside the document for terms of use and limitations.
Most trade businesses run GPS tracking, dash cams and job-management apps without ever telling their workers in writing. That's a live compliance gap. NSW and the ACT require written notice before surveillance starts. Victoria and SA require consent for tracking. Get it wrong and you're looking at fines, an unfair dismissal claim that turns on unlawfully obtained evidence, or a WHS breach if you're using AI-based monitoring without treating it as a safety risk.
Who it's for
Trade businesses using CCTV, GPS tracking, dash cams, or apps like Tradify, ServiceM8, Fergus or simPRO to manage jobs, time and safety records. If your business tracks vehicles, monitors company phones, or runs cameras on-site, you need this in place before a worker asks why.
What's included
A How To Guide that walks you through which parts of the policy apply to your business. State by State Action Points covering NSW, ACT, Victoria, SA, WA, NT, Queensland and Tasmania, so you know exactly what your state requires. Important Information setting out how to customise and roll out the policy. And the operative Workplace Surveillance Policy itself, ready to brand with your own business details and logo.
Key clauses included
Notice and consent requirements by state, permitted uses of camera, computer, app and GPS tracking, no-go zones (toilets, bathrooms, change rooms), team member obligations, breach and disciplinary process, and record-keeping and privacy handling.
Disclaimer: Tradie Contract Co publishes legal templates and information for tradies. We are not acting as your lawyer, and this template does not constitute legal advice. See the full disclaimer inside the document for terms of use and limitations.
