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title: How do I check that I’m legally able to work in Australia ?
description: "### *Verify Work Rights Instantly with a Worker Checks VEVO Check* To make sure you — or your workers — meet **Australian employment and immigration laws**, it’s recommended that you complete two simple checks through **Worker Checks**: 1️⃣ **Australian Police…"
url: "https://workerchecks.com/docs/how-do-i-check-that-im-legally-able-to-work-in-australia/"
updated: "2026-01-07"
category: AFP Police Checks
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# How do I check that I’m legally able to work in Australia ?

### *Verify Work Rights Instantly with a Worker Checks VEVO Check*

To make sure you — or your workers — meet **Australian employment and immigration laws**, it’s recommended that you complete two simple checks through **Worker Checks**:

1️⃣ **Australian Police Check** (Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check)
2️⃣ **VEVO Check** (Visa Entitlement Verification Online)

If you’ve spent time overseas or employ international workers, you may also need:
3️⃣ **International Police Check**

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### 🧩 **1. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)**

An **Australian police check** confirms that a worker has **no disclosable criminal history** that may affect their ability to perform regulated or sensitive work.
Worker Checks is **ACIC-accredited** and provides results quickly — **75 % of checks complete in under one hour**.

👉 **[Start Your Police Check ›](https://workerchecks.com/product/nationally-coordinated-criminal-history-check/)**

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### 🌏 **2. VEVO Check – Right to Work in Australia**

A **Worker Checks VEVO check** instantly confirms whether a worker’s **visa is valid** and whether they are **legally entitled to work** in Australia.
This check is completed **100 % online** and results appear in your **personal portal** within seconds.

👉 **[Get Your VEVO Check Now ›](https://workerchecks.com/product/vevo-check/)**

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### ✈️ **3. International Police Check**

If you or your worker has **lived or worked overseas for more than six months**, many employers and licensing authorities require an **International Police Check**.
Worker Checks offers fast, fully digital processing across **70+ countries**, including:

- New Zealand (≈ 5 days)
- USA (1–2 days)
- India (≈ 7 days)
- UK (≈ 10 days)

👉 **[Learn More About International Checks ›](https://workerchecks.com/product/international-police-check/)**

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### 🏢 **Business Solutions for Employers**

If you manage a workforce or HR team, Worker Checks offers **free business portal access** to:

- Invite and track multiple workers at once
- Manage VEVO re-checks automatically
- Receive real-time compliance updates
- Worker or Employer Pays

👉 **[Register for Your Free Business Account ›](https://workerchecks.com/police-check-business-solution/)**

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### 💡 **Why Choose Worker Checks**

✅ ACIC-accredited provider
✅ All data hosted in Australia
✅ Fast, digital processing
✅ Compliant with employer obligations

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