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A police check, also known as a criminal history check, is a process where an individual’s criminal record is examined. It involves checking databases maintained by law enforcement agencies to verify if the person has any prior convictions, charges, or other relevant criminal history. Employers, organisations, or government agencies often request police checks during recruitment or when working with vulnerable populations.

The purpose is to assess an individual’s suitability for a specific role or responsibility; however, care must be taken to ensure that any assessment is relevant to the inherent requirements of a position.

This FAQs: Police Checks resouce includes helpful answers to common questions to help Members better understand the police check process.

Employers who require additional information should seek advice from Ai Group or call the Workplace Advice Line on 1300 55 66 77 for further assistance. Extensive resources on the recruitment process are also available in our Attracting, Recruiting and Onboarding topic.  

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