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The right to work in Australia is available to:

  • Australian citizens.

  • New Zealand citizens.

  • Australian permanent residents.

  • Foreign nationals who hold a valid work visa.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs heavily enforces these regulations. Individuals who work illegally in Australia could face fines of up to $63,000 and/or five years imprisonment.

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How Do I Check That I Am Legally Able To Work In Australia?

Even if you hold a valid visa, a Right To Work check can confirm that you meet the conditions required by Australian employment laws before commencing employment. All check results are returned to you by email.

Two checks are recommended:

Even if you hold a valid visa, a Right To Work check can confirm that you meet the conditions required by Australian employment laws before commencing employment. All check results are returned to you by email.

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  • Australian Police check (also known as a Nationally Co-Ordinated Criminal History Check).

    Fee $58.90.

  • Right To Work check.

    Fee $9.00 ($5.00 when bundled with an Australian Police Check).

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Right To Work checks can be processed with an Australian Police check or separately:

How Can I Process Right To Work Checks As An Organisation?

Organisations and businesses can process bulk Right To Work checks on current or potential staff promptly and efficiently with a tailored NCC business solution. Visit our Business Solutions Right To Work and VEVO Checks page to see how we can streamline your Right To Work checks with a:

  • Co-Branded Dashboard Business System.

  • Application Programming Interface (API).

  • HR Platform Integration.

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