Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSCHECK ACT 2007 (NO. 53, 2007) - SECT 5

                   A background check , in relation to an individual, is an assessment of information relating to one or more of the following:

                     (a)  the individual's criminal history;

                     (b)  matters relevant to a security assessment of the individual;

                     (c)  the individual's citizenship status, residency status or the individual's entitlement to work in Australia, including but not limited to, whether the person is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or an unlawful non‑citizen;

                     (d)  verification checks of documents relating to the identity of the individual.

6  Crown to be bound

             (1)  This Act binds the Crown in each of its capacities.

             (2)  This Act does not make the Crown liable to be prosecuted for an offence.