PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SYDNEY’S BLOG: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AUSTRALIA
A Criminal background check Australia business wants. Australian human rights legislation makes Australian Police reports less than perfect from a private investigator Sydney’s viewpoint. Because there are limitations to the data underpinning a criminal background check Australia Police may use.
Firstly, they can only base their reports on information in their central database, and secondly they may only search it in terms of specified biographic details. Finally, they may not disclose what they regard as minor or pardoned offences. Furthermore, they may only provide the service within a narrow band of circumstances.
The Police Criminal Background Check Australia Policy Permits
Australian human rights law protects its citizens from unwarranted access to their personal information, including past records of criminal convictions. Accordingly, a police criminal history check may only take place under the following conditions:
- An employer needs the report for a recruiting decision
- A non-profit is screening a volunteer to fulfil a role
- A registering or licensing authority deems it necessary
- An individual or couple wishes to adopt a minor child
- A person has applied for a role involving the vulnerable
- An individual requires a visa to enter Australian territory
- An individual is claiming rights to Australian citizenship
- Where legislation otherwise specifically requires it
How Police Criminal Checks May Let Businesses Down
The criminal history check NSW, Australia police provide may prove inadequate, given that the Australian Institute of Criminology reports fraud is often by Australians without criminal records. Moreover, these criminals are likely to be hold professional qualifications, and be in stable employ in accounting or director roles.
Being trusted with responsible positions, means they could quite easily commit business fraud should they wish to. The responsible business owner should seek the advice of a qualified investigator urgently, if they notice their business has started losing money without a logical explanation.
AusCovert Investigations offers a confidential service. This complements a criminal history check Australian police may provide, and extends the value with a more detailed background check of suspected individuals. Call 1800 553 788 or visit this link to AusCovert Investigations to explore possibilities further. If we speak over the phone, the first half hour of our time is free.