Security firm goes into administration amid scandals, 1700 jobs at risk

A national security company that held contracts with AFL clubs, retailers, government agencies and universities has collapsed into administration after a string of scandals, placing 1700 jobs at risk two days before Christmas. Administrators were appointed after melbourne-headquartered MA Services Group fell into voluntary administration on Tuesday. Loading… Continue reading…

Up to 1,700 jobs axed days out from Christmas as security firm MA Services collapses

Up to 1,700 jobs have been axed two days before Christmas as a melbourne-based company that provides security, cleaning and maintenance staff to the public sector and major retailers enters administration. MA Services listed Coles, Kmart, Aldi, Amazon, Dan Murphy’s and several AFL clubs among its clients along with a number of local councils. It…

Security giant MA Services goes into voluntary administration, leaving workers stranded and retailers scrambling

A major and ongoing investigation into MA by this masthead over the past two months has exposed many of these issues and revealed how the firm has faced sustained scrutiny from authorities and liquidators. Ahuja has also been accused of being a serial sex harasser. Despite the problems, MA won lucrative contracts with blue-chip companies…

1,700 jobs lost as Melbourne-based MA Services enters administration ahead of Christmas

In a shocking turn of events just two days before Christmas, up to 1,700 employees of MA Services have been notified of job losses, as the melbourne-based company has entered voluntary administration. Known for providing security, cleaning, and maintenance staff to public sector clients and prominent retailers, the company has served major names including Coles,…

Sydney’s Beloved Carriageworks Has Gone Into Voluntary Administration

Redfern’s Carriageworks has gone into voluntary administration. Well, fuck. Carriageworks, a beloved hub known for its live performances and art exhibits, is now sydney’s first major arts enterprise to take such measures. As the arts sector continues to bear the brunt of this lockdown period, further pressure is being placed on the government to provide…