Did you know some convictions can be ‘spent’ and removed from most police checks?
- sidneydavies8
- Feb 23
- 1 min read
Did you know some convictions can be ‘spent’ and removed from most police checks?
Minor convictions are removed automatically
Other convictions are removed automatically after 5 or 10 years (new offences might restart the clock)
Some serious offences can only be removed by applying to court
Learn more: justice.vic.gov.au/spent-convictions
The Spent Convictions Act 2021 says who can see your criminal history,
what can be shared and how to remove old or ‘spent’ convictions
Contact Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service - VALS for a free police check and legal advice on 1800 064 865
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