Police Checks

My police check has been referred. How long until I know the outcome?
Normally Referred checks are finalised within 10 business days with a small number outside of this period. There are many reasons why some police checks...
Tue, 6 Aug, 2024 at 3:23 PM
What is an Australian national police check?
An Australian national police check is formally known as a Nationally Co-ordinated Criminal History Check. It is the process that involves identifying a...
Tue, 7 Oct, 2025 at 11:23 AM
What information is disclosed in an Australian police check?
An Australian national police check is a ‘point in time’ check, meaning results reflect police records at the date and time the result is released. Infor...
Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 at 3:20 PM
What information is not disclosed in an Australian national police check?
The following information is not disclosed in an Australian police check: Traffic offences are not criminal offences and are not disclosed unless the i...
Tue, 7 Oct, 2025 at 11:26 AM
What is a spent conviction?
The Australian Commonwealth Spent Convictions Scheme means that certain criminal convictions are not disclosed after a period of good behavior. The Scheme a...
Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 at 3:21 PM
What does ‘NDCO’ mean?
NDCO stands for ‘no disclosable court outcomes’. This result indicates that there is no police history information held against the individual, or no in...
Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 at 3:23 PM
What does ‘DCO’ mean?
DCO stands for ‘disclosable court outcomes’. Specifically, the record of court convictions and findings of guilt, subject to the application of relevant...
Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 at 3:24 PM
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...
Tue, 7 Oct, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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