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Disclosable Court Outcomes on a Police Check – What Are They? Last Updated: February 2026 When you apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (formerly National Police Check), understanding what appears on your certificate is crucial for employment, volunteering, and licensing purposes. What Are Disclosable Court Outcomes? Your police check will show one of…
Do Pending Charges Show up on a Police Check? Pending charges on Police Check – do they appear? This is a very common question that gets asked at Worker Checks. The answer differs by state. The simple answer is YES. Pending charges DO show up on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in all state…
Australian Police Check from overseas? Yes, with Worker Checks A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is a document containing the details of a person’s disclosable court outcomes and any pending charges. A police check is most commonly used for pre-employment screening to ensure that the individual does not pose any risk. I Am Overseas, Can…
Why police checks for screening new starters are a must in 2025? It’s very common practice for employers to require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check from potential new employees. Many recruiters use a police check to regulate the screening process of individuals before they begin working with the company. It serves as a means…
Are you getting your criminal history check from ACIC Accredited Provider? When researching for information about police checks or applying for a police check online, you might find that the term ACIC (Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission) accredited body comes up frequently on the different websites of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check providers. To ensure you have a…
A failed police check is not the end of the world! Read on… What to Do If a Potential Employee Fails a Police Check If an individual fails a police check, it means that their criminal record has raised some concerns for the organisation conducting the check. The result of a police check can vary…
Worker Checks Validation for Printed Police Checks Be wise.Make sure you authenticate any printed checks. Worker Checks has made Validating Police Checks easy with the addition of a unique authentication feature. Every printed Worker Check’s certificate contains two features for authentication: 1. Scan the QR code Or 2. Enter the certificate code in the authentication…
What is an AFP Police Check? An Australian Federal Police Check, also known as a AFP Police Check, is a certificate issued by the Australian Federal Police, which contains information about an individual’s criminal history in Australia. It is commonly requested by employers, licensing authorities, and other organisations as part of their assessment processes for…
Can I do a police check on another person? No, as an individual, you cannot conduct a police check on another person. Any application for a criminal history check must include the informed consent of the individual on whom the check is being conducted. Police checks, also known as background checks or Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in Australia,…
To obtain a police check solution for your business, you will need to follow these steps: Worker Checks provides a free full business solution to manage all your worker checks: Available for any organisation More information on Worker Checks Business solutions here >
Fast, online & ACIC-accredited – most results returned within 60 minutes. Getting a Police Check in Australia is now a quick digital process, completed entirely online.With Worker Checks, you simply purchase your check → register your account → verify your identity → complete your application → download your certificate. This guide walks you through each…
Do Dropped or Dismissed Charges Show up on a Police Check? Do dropped or dismissed police charges show up on a Police Check? This is a very common question that gets asked at Worker Checks. Having a conviction or other disclosable court outcome on your Police Check is a situation that can cause some difficulty with employers or…
Police Check Overview We have penned this Police Check Overview to help both individuals and those in organisations understand a little more about Police and criminal history Checks in Australia. Employers require their applicants to undertake a police clearance or national criminal history check, as part of their hiring process. Police checks contain essential information…
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (formerly known as a Australian National Police Check) or an Australian Federal Police (AFP) Check is requested for many purposes. It involves a criminal record check on an individual to disclose police information on any disclosable criminal history of an individual. The question is often asked – do Police…
If you’re applying for a National Police Check through Worker Checks, you’ll need to provide the correct identity documents so we can verify your identity and submit your check through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).This guide explains exactly what you need, why it’s required, and how to prepare your documents so your police check…
I need to conduct a Police Check – documents in different names? Anybody applying for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check will be required to provide 4 documents to prove their identity, no matter which service they use. But we are often asked -What if my identity documents are in different names? – Can I still compete…
Is your Police checks delayed? Police checks are common practice for many industries across Australia, with thousands of citizens applying for national police clearance every year. The National Police Checking Service will always endeavour to complete and return a police check application as soon as possible, but in some cases the process is delayed. There are…
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