Police Checks in Australia Factsheet
A practical guide to understanding and managing Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks (NCCHCs) across the employment lifecycle.
What’s in the Factsheet?
How Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks work and why check purpose matters
Key legislation, privacy requirements and employer responsibilities
Identity verification and informed consent requirements
How to assess results and maintain current screening records
How technology can support consistent police checking and workforce compliance
What you need to know
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks can help organisations consider relevant criminal history when assessing a person’s suitability for a role. Managing these checks effectively requires a clear understanding of how the process works and the responsibilities involved.
From selecting the appropriate check purpose to managing identity verification, consent and sensitive information, there are several considerations for employers throughout the screening process.
Requirements can also vary depending on the role, work environment and applicable regulatory or contractual obligations.
This factsheet provides a practical overview of police checks in Australia, including the key controls that support consistent screening and the processes organisations can use to maintain current, reliable screening records across their workforce.
Download the factsheet to learn more about managing police checks across the employment lifecycle.
