What Is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)?
Learn about the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), Australia's national police check managed by the ACIC, its process, and the importance of using ACIC-accredited providers like National Clearance Australia for valid certificates.
The Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is Australia's national police check. It is administered by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), a federal government body that coordinates criminal intelligence across all Australian law enforcement agencies.
When you apply, your personal details (name, date of birth, residential history) are matched against police databases in every Australian state and territory. Each jurisdiction reviews their records and returns any disclosable court outcomes to ACIC, which compiles your certificate.
Only organisations accredited by ACIC are authorised to submit NCCHC applications on behalf of applicants. National Clearance Australia is an ACIC-accredited provider, meaning your check is processed through the official national system and your certificate carries full legal recognition.
Using a non-accredited provider may result in a certificate that is not accepted by employers or licensing bodies. Always verify that your provider is ACIC accredited.
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