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class=\"wc2\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <div class=\"wc2-hero\">\n    <span class=\"eb\">Updated October 2026<\/span>\n    <span class=\"wc2-hero-title\">Police check providers in Australia, compared<\/span>\n    <p class=\"wc2-hero-sub\">An honest side-by-side of ACIC-accredited providers \u2014 pricing including GST, turnaround, online process, mobile support and business portals.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- WORKER CHECKS CTA -->\n  <div class=\"wc2-cta\">\n    <div>\n      <p class=\"wc2-cta-label\">Worker Checks<\/p>\n      <span class=\"wc2-gst\">GST inclusive \u2014 the price you see is the price you pay<\/span>\n      <p class=\"wc2-cta-price\">$52 employment <span>\u00b7 $21 volunteer \u00b7 GST included, no checkout fees<\/span><\/p>\n      <p class=\"wc2-cta-facts\">80% returned in 1\u20133 minutes \u00b7 ACIC-accredited \u00b7 100% online \u00b7 free BusinessHub portal for employers<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/checkout-link\/?products=2804\" class=\"wc2-cta-btn\">Start your check \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- INTRO -->\n  <div class=\"wc2-intro\">\n    <p>More than 40 ACIC-accredited bodies are authorised to access the National Police Checking Service in Australia. Every Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued by an accredited provider draws on the same national database and carries the same legal validity \u2014 so the real differences come down to price, speed, user experience and additional services.<\/p>\n    <p>This guide compares popular online providers to help individuals and organisations choose the right option. Worker Checks is included \u2014 at $52 inc. GST, it is the lowest-priced commercial provider in this comparison. All prices below are shown including GST so they can be compared like for like.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\n  <h2 class=\"wc2-h\">Quick comparison<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"wc2-gstbar\"><strong>All prices shown including GST.<\/strong> Worker Checks&#8217; $52 already includes GST with no fees added at checkout. Some providers advertise an ex-GST price \u2014 we&#8217;ve added GST to those so you can compare the real amount you&#8217;ll pay.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"wc2-tablewrap\">\n    <table class=\"wc2-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Provider<\/th>\n          <th>Employment (inc. GST)<\/th>\n          <th>Volunteer<\/th>\n          <th>Typical turnaround<\/th>\n          <th>Online<\/th>\n          <th>Mobile<\/th>\n          <th>Business portal<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr class=\"us\">\n          <td class=\"name\">Worker Checks<\/td>\n          <td class=\"p\">$52 <span class=\"wc2-pill\">GST incl.<\/span><\/td>\n          <td class=\"p\">$21 <span class=\"wc2-pill\">GST incl.<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>80% within 1\u20133 min<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>BusinessHub (free)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">Rapid Screening<\/td>\n          <td>~$56.90 <span class=\"ns\">(advertised $51.73 + GST)<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"ns\">Not stated<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>1\u20132 hours (advertised)<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"ns\">Not stated<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"ns\">Not stated<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">ANCC<\/td>\n          <td>~$58<\/td>\n          <td>~$27<\/td>\n          <td>1\u20133 business days<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">AuthNTick<\/td>\n          <td>~$59 (incl. fees)<\/td>\n          <td>~$23<\/td>\n          <td>Within 24 hours<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">National Crime Check<\/td>\n          <td>~$59<\/td>\n          <td>~$30<\/td>\n          <td>~70% in 1\u20132 biz days<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes (API)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">CrimCheck<\/td>\n          <td>~$60<\/td>\n          <td>~$23<\/td>\n          <td>~2 in 3 within 2 biz days<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">Checked Australia<\/td>\n          <td>~$64<\/td>\n          <td>~$34<\/td>\n          <td>Within 1 hour<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">CVCheck (fit2work)<\/td>\n          <td>~$65<\/td>\n          <td>~$27<\/td>\n          <td>95% in 10 biz days<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes (API)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td class=\"name\">Crime Check Australia<\/td>\n          <td>~$99<\/td>\n          <td>~$69<\/td>\n          <td>Within 1 hour<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr class=\"gov\">\n          <td class=\"name\">AFP<\/td>\n          <td>$56 (GST exempt)<\/td>\n          <td>$56 (GST exempt)<\/td>\n          <td>5\u20137 business days<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"ltd\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>No<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr class=\"gov\">\n          <td class=\"name\">Victoria Police<\/td>\n          <td>$91.50 (GST exempt)<\/td>\n          <td>$31.10 (volunteer)<\/td>\n          <td>Min. 10 biz days<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"yes\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"ltd\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>No<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"wc2-note\">Commercial providers are listed by employment price including GST; government providers are listed last. Worker Checks pricing and turnaround are current and confirmed. Our prices include GST with no additional processing or transaction fees added at checkout \u2014 the price shown is what you pay. Some competitors advertise a price excluding GST and\/or add transaction fees at checkout, so the final amount can be higher; we have added GST where a provider advertises an ex-GST price. &#8220;Not stated&#8221; means the provider&#8217;s public website did not show that information when checked. Competitor prices and turnaround times are approximate, reflect each provider&#8217;s public information (July\u2013October 2026), and are a general guide only. Always confirm the final checkout total directly with each provider before applying. Government providers (AFP, state police) are GST-exempt.<\/p>\n\n  <!-- WHAT TO CONSIDER -->\n  <h2 class=\"wc2-h\">What to consider<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"wc2-body\">\n    <h3>Price<\/h3>\n    <p>ACIC-accredited online providers generally charge between roughly $52 and $99 including GST for an employment police check, and around $21 to $69 for a volunteer check. The AFP charges a flat $56 (GST exempt) for both purposes. When comparing, check whether the advertised price includes GST and any transaction fees \u2014 some providers show an ex-GST base price. The underlying NCCHC certificate is identical regardless of who you apply through.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Turnaround time<\/h3>\n    <p>Advertised turnaround varies widely, from minutes to several business days. However, a portion of all applications are <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/docs\/reasons-a-police-check-is-delayed\/\">referred for manual review<\/a> by police agencies, which can take up to 15 business days regardless of provider. No accredited body can speed up manual review \u2014 it is handled directly by state and territory police and the ACIC. Government channels (AFP, state police) typically take 5\u201310 business days for routine checks.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Online &amp; mobile experience<\/h3>\n    <p>All major commercial providers offer online applications with digital identity verification. The best are fully mobile-friendly, letting applicants complete the entire check \u2014 including ID upload and identity verification \u2014 from a smartphone without installing an app. Government channels accept online applications but may require postal submission for fingerprint-inclusive checks and offer more limited mobile support.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Business &amp; employer portals<\/h3>\n    <p>If you screen multiple workers, most providers offer a portal with bulk uploads, employer-pay or worker-pay billing, compliance tracking and expiry reminders. Some charge for portal access; others \u2014 such as Worker Checks BusinessHub \u2014 include it at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Additional checks<\/h3>\n    <p>Some providers offer screening beyond police checks: VEVO right-to-work verification, international police checks, NDIS Worker Screening support, Working With Children Check tracking, verification of identity, and qualification verification.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- PROVIDER CARDS -->\n  <h2 class=\"wc2-h\">Provider overviews<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"wc2-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc feat\">\n      <h4>Worker Checks<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment $52 inc. GST<\/span>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Volunteer $21 inc. GST<\/span>\n      <span class=\"wc2-gst\">GST inclusive \u00b7 no checkout fees<\/span>\n      <p>ACIC-accredited provider based in Melbourne. The whole process is 100% online and mobile-friendly \u2014 complete your check from any phone, tablet or computer. Around 80% of checks finish within 1\u20133 minutes; the rest may be <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/docs\/reasons-a-police-check-is-delayed\/\">referred for manual review<\/a>, which can take up to 15 business days. Includes a free business portal (BusinessHub) for bulk screening, plus VEVO, international police checks, verification of identity and qualification checks. Certificates are secured with private blockchain technology.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/checkout-link\/?products=2804\" class=\"lnk\">Start your check \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>Rapid Screening<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment ~$56.90 inc. GST<\/span>\n      <p>Advertises its NCCHC at $51.73 excluding GST (shown against a struck-through $67.50), which is about $56.90 including GST. States results in 1\u20132 hours and a 100% online process, and advertises both ACIC and AFP accreditation. Volunteer pricing and a business portal were not shown on its website when checked.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>Australian Federal Police<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">All purposes $56 (GST exempt)<\/span>\n      <p>Issues National Police Certificates for Commonwealth\/ACT purposes, immigration and overseas employment. Online applications take around 5\u20137 business days. Required for Australian visa applications and certain Commonwealth roles. No business portal.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>AuthNTick<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment ~$59 at checkout<\/span>\n      <p>ACIC-accredited provider (operated by DPI Consulting) offering both NCCHC and AFP checks, plus VEVO and employment verification. Its advertised base price (~$52.72) excludes GST and a transaction fee, bringing the checkout total to around $59.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>National Crime Check<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment ~$59<\/span>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Volunteer ~$30<\/span>\n      <p>ACIC-accredited provider offering an API for enterprise integration, bulk processing discounts and online ID verification technology.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>CrimCheck<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment ~$60<\/span>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Volunteer ~$23<\/span>\n      <p>Not-for-profit ACIC-accredited body. Its site states roughly two in three checks are returned within two business days, with profits directed to community support.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>Checked Australia<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment ~$64<\/span>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Volunteer ~$34<\/span>\n      <p>ACIC-accredited provider that advertises most checks processed within one hour during business hours, with an express option and both individual and corporate portals.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>CVCheck (fit2work)<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Employment ~$65<\/span>\n      <p>ACIC-accredited provider (operated by Kinatico Ltd) processing large check volumes annually. States 95% completed within 10 business days. Offers an API for enterprise integration.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"wc2-pc\">\n      <h4>Victoria Police<\/h4>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Standard $91.50<\/span>\n      <span class=\"wc2-tag\">Volunteer $31.10<\/span>\n      <p>Issues National Police Certificates directly (both GST exempt). Online or postal applications accepted, with a minimum of around 10 business days processing. Reduced fees apply for eligible Victorian volunteers and students with a Community Volunteer Fee number. Fees confirmed from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/national-police-check-fees-charges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Victoria Police fees page<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <h2 class=\"wc2-h\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"wc2-faq\">\n    <details open=\"\">\n      <summary>Are all ACIC-accredited police checks the same? <span class=\"pm\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ans\">Yes. Every NCCHC issued by an accredited body uses the same National Police Checking Service database and carries the same legal validity \u2014 the certificate is equivalent regardless of provider. The differences relate to price, turnaround, user experience and additional services.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Do I need an AFP check or an NCCHC? <span class=\"pm\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ans\">For most employment, volunteering and licensing purposes, an NCCHC from any ACIC-accredited provider is accepted. An AFP National Police Certificate is specifically required for visa and immigration applications, Commonwealth security clearances, and roles where the requesting organisation explicitly requires AFP-issued certification.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Can any provider speed up a manual review? <span class=\"pm\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ans\">No. When an application is <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/docs\/reasons-a-police-check-is-delayed\/\">referred for manual review<\/a>, it is processed by state and territory police and the ACIC. No accredited body can influence or expedite this. Manual reviews typically take up to 15 business days.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>How long is a police check valid? <span class=\"pm\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ans\">An NCCHC is a point-in-time certificate reflecting your criminal history on the date it was issued. There is no universal expiry \u2014 each requesting organisation sets its own policy, commonly requiring one issued within 3, 6 or 12 months.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>What is the cheapest police check in Australia? <span class=\"pm\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ans\">Among the ACIC-accredited commercial providers compared here, Worker Checks has the lowest employment price at $52 including GST, with volunteer checks at $21 including GST and no checkout fees. The AFP charges a flat $56 (GST exempt) regardless of purpose. When comparing, check whether a provider&#8217;s advertised price includes GST and transaction fees. Because more than 40 accredited bodies operate in Australia, always confirm current pricing before applying.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Can I use a police check from one state in another? <span class=\"pm\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ans\">Yes. An NCCHC covers all Australian states and territories. It draws from a national database, so the result is valid anywhere in Australia regardless of where you live or which provider you used.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CALLOUT -->\n  <div class=\"wc2-callout\">\n    <p>The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission maintains the official register of accredited bodies. View the complete list at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acic.gov.au\/accredited-bodies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">acic.gov.au\/accredited-bodies<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FOOTER NOTE -->\n  <div class=\"wc2-foot\">\n    Last updated October 2026. Competitor pricing and service details are approximate, sourced from public provider websites, and may change without notice.<br>\n    Worker Checks Pty Ltd is an ACIC-accredited body and is included in this comparison.<br>\n    Please verify current pricing directly with each provider.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/police-check-providers-australia\/#faq\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Are all ACIC-accredited police checks the same?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Every Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check issued by an accredited body uses the same National Police Checking Service database and carries the same legal validity. The certificate is equivalent regardless of provider. 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