What the check is?
Provides a national police clearance issued by the AFP and combines it with international criminal checks.
What the value is?
Ensures broader coverage by combining Australian and international criminal history.
What does it check?
Overseas police records plus AFP data for disclosable criminal convictions.
Why do you do it?
Confirms suitability for roles involving trust, safety or vulnerable communities. Reduces compliance and reputational risk.
How often does it need to be checked?
At hire; periodic re-checks in high-risk roles (typically every 12–36 months).
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Healthcare and aged care; childcare and education; financial services; government and defence contractors; security clearance roles.
Risk of not doing it?
You may miss serious offences, creating compliance and safety risks.