Criminal history

Who Maintains Criminal History Records in Australia?
Criminal history records play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security across the community and various sectors in Australia. Whether it’s for background screening during the hiring process, child […]
Should Your Business Conduct Background Checks?
The need to conduct Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks on staff or potential employees depends on a number of factors. Some occupations legally require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check […]

Preventing Fraud in Your Workplace
In Australia, background checks are an essential part of the recruitment process, helping employers make informed hiring decisions and ensure they are hiring trustworthy, qualified individuals. Whether you are hiring […]

What to do When Your Candidate has a Criminal Record
When undertaking a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) in Australia as a precondition of employment, you might come across candidates with a criminal record. While discovering a criminal record […]

How to conduct Background Checks on Potential and Current Employees
In Australia, background checks are an essential part of the recruitment process, helping employers make informed hiring decisions and ensure they are hiring trustworthy, qualified individuals. Whether you are hiring […]

What to Do When an Applicant Refuses to Undertake a Criminal History Check?
Employers can only conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with the informed consent of the individual. Prospective employees may be reluctant to disclose their criminal history for fear that […]

Job Interview Advice for Ex-Offenders
Going for a job interview can be nerve-wracking for anyone. You’ve got to make sure that you dress appropriately, arrive on time, or just a few minutes beforehand, and have […]

Criminal Background Checks Australia and Obtaining Employment – What You Need to Know
Criminal background checks, such as Australia’s Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, is a common part of their hiring process. Whether you’re applying for your dream job or exploring new career […]

What to Do When Someone Has a Criminal Record?
Have you ever run criminal history checks on future or current staff members hoping to not find anything – but then you did? Being prepared in these situations will make life easier for your organisation.

What Legislation Applies When Running a Background Check in Australia?
You’ve run a criminal history check and found something! What do you do now? Or rather, what can you do now?

Can an Individual Refuse to Undergo a Background Check?
Mitigating employment risks for your organisation may mean that you need to conduct a criminal history check for new and existing employees. Doing so can help you assess any risks they pose for your organisation’s reputation, your clients, and, your workforce.

How Do I Conduct a Background Check on New Employees?
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