A police check is a big help to organizations. They are able to make
informed decisions about the suitability of applicants. Police check is usually
needed for the following:
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recruitment,
job applications, and pre-employment screening
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volunteer
and non-profit positions
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working
with the elderly, children and other vulnerable people
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citizenship
and immigration
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application
for visa
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application
for adoption
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licensing
related to an occupation
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licensing
for firearm
Requirements
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The
applicant should submit all the following requirements for a police check
application. The Australian Federal Police will not process any application
with incomplete requirements. Applications that do not meet the required
standards will be also rejected.
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The
applicant should provide all other full names by which he or she is also known.
This includes previous names such as the maiden name. The date of birth should
also be correct.
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A credit
card is one of the accepted payment methods for the application. Bank cheque
payment is also accepted for an application that is manually-completed. Payment
should be in Australian dollars or money order obtainable from Australia Post.
Personal and Company Cheques are not accepted.
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Copies
of identification documents should also come with the application form. A
100-point-checklist is available at the Australian Federal Police website.
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Underaged
minors can also apply for a National Police Check
Australia. The
applicant only needs parental consent or consent from his or her guardian. The
parent or guardian will countersign the applicant's application forms.
Manually-completed
application has more requirements.
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An
applicant should submit a manually-completed application within three months
after signing it.
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A cross
[ X ] should mark the appropriate checkboxes.
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An
applicant should secure all paperwork, forms, payment, and identification.
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All
necessary details should be complete. The form should have the proper signature
and date.
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The
application form should be always completed using capital or block letters.
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Payment
should be payable to the Australian Federal Police. Bank cheques and money
orders should be in Australian Dollars ($AUD).
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Bank
cheques should be from an Australian bank. Bank cheques can also come from
financial institutions affiliated with an Australian bank.
False
or misleading information
An applicant needs to certify all personal information provided on the
application form. All details should be correct and complete. A check of police
records can check the verity of this information. A provision of false or
misleading information is a criminal offense. The applicant may face
prosecution because of this.
Disputes
The court outcome/s on a National Police Certificate can also be
incorrect or inaccurate. An applicant should complete the Disputed Record form
if this is the case. It is on the Australian Federal Police website. The
applicant should attach any information or documents that will support the
inquiry.
This will allow the AFP to assess the application with more accuracy.
Comparison fingerprints are sometimes required to resolve some disputes. An
applicant will receive a notification if the process calls for it.
The Australian Information Commissioner ensures the protection of
private information relating to individuals. An individual can contact the
Australian Information Commissioner for any concerns about this. The telephone
number is 1300-363-992. Applicants can reach the Australian Federal Police
through (02) 6140-6502.