What is a DEMIRS licensing police check?

A DEMIRS licensing police check is an Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check that is accepted by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) for licensing purposes. Worker Checks is an accredited provider of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and can issue a police clearance certificate specifically for DEMIRS licensing.

What must be listed as the issuing authority on my DEMIRS police check certificate?

To be accepted for DEMIRS licensing, your police check certificate must clearly specify “Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licensing purposes” as the Issuing Authority. If this wording is not included, the certificate will not be accepted and you will need to obtain another police check at your own cost.

How should I complete the Issuing Authority when applying for a DEMIRS police check?

When completing your application, make sure you enter the Issuing Authority to reflect DEMIRS licensing, for example: • DEMIRS Police Check Application • DEMIRS Licensing Police Check – Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA) This ensures your certificate is clearly marked for Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licensing purposes.

Who requires a DEMIRS police check?

A DEMIRS police check is required for many occupational licences issued or overseen by DEMIRS, including licences under: • Commissioner for Consumer Protection • Director of Energy Safety • Electrical Licensing Board • Plumbers Licensing Board • Building Services Board If you are applying for, renewing or restoring an occupational licence under any of these authorities, you must supply a compliant Australian National Police Check.

When is a police check required for DEMIRS licensing?

Most DEMIRS-regulated licences require a police check. A police clearance is commonly required for new licence applications, licence renewals, restoring expired licences and mutual recognition applications. Because requirements vary by licence type, you should always refer to the specific DEMIRS licensing application form for your occupation to confirm whether a police check is required.

What about police checks for Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 licensing?

If you are applying for licensing under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, DEMIRS specifies which police checks are accepted. You should refer to the Dangerous Goods Licensing requirements to confirm the exact police check type and any additional conditions that apply to your application.

Do I need an international police check for DEMIRS licensing?

If you have lived outside Australia, DEMIRS may require an International Police Check in addition to your Australian National Police Check. In these cases you must provide overseas police clearance from the relevant country as well as a DEMIRS-ready Australian police check.

Why choose Worker Checks for my DEMIRS police check?

Worker Checks is ACIC-accredited to provide Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and offers a fast, 100% online service. Most checks are completed quickly, with many processed within about an hour. You can apply online with mobile document capture, and your certificate is delivered to your secure Worker Checks portal. Worker Checks certificates are accepted for DEMIRS licensing across Western Australia when you correctly specify Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licensing purposes as the Issuing Authority.

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Important Information:

To be accepted, the certificate must specify “Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licensing purposes” as the Issuing Authority for the check.

Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licensing purposes must be included on your Police Check Certificate or it will not be accepted. You will be required to obtain another check at your own cost.

Please ensure you add the following to the Issuing Authority when competing your application as follows:

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DEMIRS Licensing Police Check – Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA)

Who Requires a DMIRS Police Check?

A police check is required for many occupational licences issued or overseen by DEMIRS, including:

Commissioner for Consumer Protection
Director of Energy Safety
Electrical Licensing Board
Plumbers Licensing Board
Building Services Board

If you are applying for, renewing or restoring an occupational licence under any of these authorities, you must supply a compliant Australian National Police Check.

When Is a Police Check Required for Department of Mines Licensing?

Most DEMIRS-regulated licences require a police check. Requirements vary by licence type, so always refer to the application form for your specific occupation.

Police checks are commonly required for:

New licence applications
Licence renewals
Restoring expired licences
Mutual recognition applications

If unsure, check the DEMIRS licensing application form to confirm police check requirements.

Police Checks Under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004

If you are applying for licensing under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, DMIRS specifies which police checks are accepted.

Refer to the Dangerous Goods Licensing requirements for full details.

Do You Need an International Police Check?

If you have lived outside Australia, DMIRS may require an International Police Check in addition to your Australian National Police Check.

If you need an overseas police check:
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Why Choose Worker Checks?

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