What is Single Name Check?

Single Name Check

The Australian community is diverse. Many cultures traditionally use different naming conventions when documenting names at birth. As a result, an applicant may include a single name on their identity documents and in police systems which could represent one or more names in traditional Western naming convention. Single names are legitimate if the applicant is … Read more

Spent Convictions Schemes

Spent Conviction

After a period of time, an individual’s conviction may become ‘spent’. This means that under certain circumstances (including the severity of the conviction, the time since the conviction and whether or not any other crimes have been committed) a conviction may not be released on a check. This also gives the applicant the right not … Read more

Why my Police Check is Delayed?

What Causes Police Checks To Get Delayed? Your check can be delayed if your check is referred to the police for further investigation because your name and date of birth may be the same or similar to the personal details of someone who has a criminal history in the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission national database. … Read more

Why AuthNTick vs Local Police station

Difference between Local Police Station VS AuthNtick In short, no. There is no difference in the Police Check document you receive from AuthNTick, your local police station or the post office as we all use the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission system to obtain this information. There is, however, a difference in cost, follow-up, communication and … Read more

About AuthNTick

DPI Consulting TA as AuthNTICK has been operating since 2014. We operate multiple lines of business, including application development, systems integration and professional services. Nevertheless, our primary focus is on integrating secure development practices as part of a lean-agile system development process.  Our consulting clients have included Australia’s major national and international banks, the Department … Read more

National Police Check – Identity Documents

Minimum identity requirements – National Police Check  As a minimum requirement, the applicant must provide four identity documents to confirm your identity:  ONE commencement of identity document to confirm your birth in Australia or arrival in Australia  ONE primary use in the community document is to show the use of your identity in the community. and   two secondary use in the community documents   If you are … Read more

Who needs a police check

All Staff in Australia requires a national police certificate for employment purpose. Police certificates are required by people who require confirmation of their criminal status and may include all staff members volunteers Trade professionals like electricians, doctors, plumbers, motor mechanics, cleaners etc., on renewal of their licence. If you are looking for National Police or … Read more

Quick criminal background check

A nationally coordinated criminal history check (police check) is a collation of police and conviction history information about an individual that has been determined releasable by Australia’s police agencies and made available to you by the ACIC. The police check involves processing an individual’s biographic details, including name and date of birth, against information held … Read more

Criminal History Check – Australia

Nationally coordinated criminal history checks, commonly known as police checks, are important for the Australian community. They help protect community safety by providing accurate and timely police information to inform decision-making. A National Police Check may be used to help screen and make informed decisions about individuals within the Australian community for many roles, including … Read more