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SECTION 8: Purpose of Check
(Choose one purpose only from the following list)
If the purpose for your NPC is not listed or you are unsure please call the National Police Check Help Desk on 02 6140 6502 between 8am and 5pm (Australian EST).
AFP NPC FORM-5023
Offences recorded in the ACT that will be released
(Spent Convictions Act 2000)
ACT Purpose / Employment
Code Number
Please note that the NPC purposes in this section are ONLY for applicants living or working in the Australian Capital
Territory (ACT). If you live outside the ACT and you require a pre-employment/standard disclosure National Police
Check, you should contact your local Police service.
Offences recorded in the Commonwealth that will be released
(Part VIIC Crimes Act 1914)
Commonwealth Employment / PurposeCode Number
Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT
Child Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT
Brothel or Escort Agency Owner/Operator/Interested Party - in the ACT
Aged Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT
Pre-Employment/Standard Disclosure - in the ACT
Teacher/Teacher’s Aide - in the ACT
Working in a School - in the ACT
Child/Aged/Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT
Prison Officer - in the ACT
Interactive Gambling Licence/Casino Employee - in the ACT
Firearms Licence/Permit - in the ACT
Fire Fighting/Prevention - in the ACT
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
Unspent offences and offences of Arson or Attempted Arson
Unspent offences
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
Security Licence (Security Guard) - in the ACT All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
Hospital Employment - in the ACT All ACT offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits
Care of Intellectually Disabled Persons
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Consumer Credit/Financial
Services Licensing Requirements
Aged Care Key Personnel
Unspent offences
Unspent offences
Care, Instruction or Supervision of Children
Civil Aviation Safety Authority ASSC
Immigration Detention Centre Employment
Unspent offences
Care, Instruction or Supervision of Children/Care of Disabled Persons/
Aged Care Staff/Volunteers
Overseas Visa - Supply to a Country Other than Australia
Overseas Employment - Aged/Disabled Care
Overseas Employment - General Employment
Overseas Employment - Teaching
Overseas Employment - Working with Children
Overseas Employment - Nursing, Hospital Employment
Other Commonwealth Purpose ONLY
Unspent offences
** If you need a NPC for other than a Commonwealth related purpose, (eg working for a
Commonwealth Department or Agency) you must contact your local Police.
Aged Care Staff/Volunteers Unspent offences and offences against the person where State/
Territory legislation permits
Unspent offences and offences against the person where State/
Territory legislation permits
Unspent offences as well as any (i) sexual offence, (ii) other offence
against the person if the victim of the offence was under 18 at the time
the offence was committed where State/Territory legislation permits
Unspent offences as well as any (i) sexual offence, (ii) other offence
against the person if the victim of the offence was under 18 at the time
the offence was committed, (iii) offences against the person where
State/Territory legislation permits
Unspent offences and offences involving violence where State/
Territory legislation permits
Immigration/Citizenship – for Supply to the Department of Home Affairs All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as
legislation permits
Superannuation Trustee/Custodian/Investment Manager or Responsible Officer of a
Body Corporate that is a Trustee, Investment Manager or Custodian of a
Superannuation Entity
Unspent offences and offences in respect of dishonest conduct where
State/Territory legislation permits