Police Checks

Is a national police check different to an Australian Federal Police check?
An Australian Federal Police check is primarily used for Visa, immigration and citizenship purposes. It is used for applicants who live outside of Australia...
Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 at 7:31 PM
What identity documents do I need for a Police Check?
To successfully complete an Australian national police check, you need to upload identity documents. These include: One ‘Commencement of Identity’ documen...
Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 at 5:20 PM
How long does it take to process an Australian police check through WorkPro?
Using WorkPro, in most cases you can expect your check to be processed within a number of hours. There are two possible outcomes: 1. ‘No Disclosable Co...
Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Why do some national police checks take additional time to process?
There are many reasons as to why some police checks may take longer than others to process, including: The individual has a common name, or a name that...
Sat, 28 Jan, 2023 at 1:24 PM
How long is an Australian police check result valid?
Police check results have no set expiry date. However, they are considered a point-in-time check, meaning that the results only reflect police records on th...
Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Is there a minimum candidate age requirement for an Australian national police check?
Yes. A candidate must be at least 16 in order for a police check to be completed. In addition, anyone under the age of 18 must have the informed consent of ...
Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Can an Australian police check be conducted without an individual's permission?
No, the individual must express informed consent during the application process. WorkPro checks the signature during the verification process prior to submi...
Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Do I need to disclose 'Without Conviction' court matters on checks to work with children/vulnerable people?
As of 7 December 2019, any court matters receiving an outcome of ‘Without Conviction’ are disclosable on checks required for the purpose of working with, or...
Wed, 6 May, 2020 at 2:02 PM
Will the applicant receive a copy of their police check certificate?
Using WorkPro, the applicant will receive a copy of their National Police Certificate. In addition, it is an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission req...
Fri, 4 Sep, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Are online police checks secure?
When individuals and organisations seek to conduct an online police check, a key concern should be the security of the system and processes given the sensit...
Fri, 11 Sep, 2020 at 5:05 PM