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What is an ACT-Specific Employment & Licensing Police Check?

ACT residents can apply online using the ACT-Specific Police Check Code via AuthNTick.

Dev Tripathi

05 Apr 2025 — 2 min read

AFP Police Check Canberra Residents

If you live or work in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and need a National Police Check (NPC), you're in the right place! Those outside the ACT can quickly obtain a pre-employment NPC online through the AFP link. Our secure and user-friendly platform makes it easy to apply for a police check, regardless of your location.

National Police Check (NPC)

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

ACT Police Check

ACT-Specific Police Check Code

An ACT-specific police check is a criminal history check tailored for use within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It’s used to determine whether a person has any disclosable court outcomes or pending charges, specifically in the context of roles or requirements relevant to the ACT.

ACT-Specific Police Check Code

When submitting a police check for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), it is essential to use the correct purpose code to ensure the check is processed correctly.

For various roles or positions in the ACT, the following code should be used:

Code 08: Hospital Employment - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 09: Security Licence (Security Guard) - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 10: Aged Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 11: Brothel or Escort Agency Owner/Operator/Interested Party - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 12: Child Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 13: Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 15: Fire Fighting/Prevention - in the ACT

Unspent offences and offences of Arson or Attempted Arson.

Code 16: Firearms Licence/Permit - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 17: Interactive Gambling Licence/Casino Employee - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 18: Prison Officer - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 19: Child/Aged/Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 20: Working in a School - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 21: Teacher/Teacher’s Aide - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 30: Pre-Employment/Standard Disclosure - in the ACT

Unspent offences.

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