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Many people comparing these checks are\n    deciding whether to order a\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/police-check-types\/national-police-check\/\">national police check<\/a>\n    for employment, licensing or onboarding.\n  <\/p>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Knowing which check you need ensures your application meets the correct compliance standard.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Also known as a <strong>national police check<\/strong>, this is the most commonly requested\n    background check in Australia. 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