Blue Card Application Guidance

Summary

A past conviction due to an error may impact your Blue Card application in Queensland. Confirm if the error has been corrected in your criminal record by contacting the Queensland Police or the court where you were convicted. Once updated, you can proceed with your application.

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I was convicted in * for an overpayment with Centrelink but in * I received a letter saying that it was an error. I am wanting to apply for a blue card and want to see if thats possible
Hi ****! Based on what you've shared, it seems your conviction might have been due to an error. To apply for a blue card in New South Wales, you need to undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Here are some considerations:
- Convictions: A past conviction can impact your WWCC.
- Errors: If the conviction was an error and has been corrected, it should be updated in your record.
Have you confirmed if the error has been corrected in your criminal record?
I haven't asked.
It would be a good idea to check if the error has been corrected in your criminal record. You can contact the NSW Police or the court where you were convicted to confirm this. Once your record is updated, you should be able to proceed with your Blue Card application.
Is there anything else you'd like to know about the process?
What about for QLD?
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In Queensland, the equivalent of the NSW Blue Card is called a Blue Card. Here are some considerations:
- Convictions: A past conviction can impact your Blue Card application.
- Errors: If the conviction was an error and has been corrected, it should be updated in your record.
You should contact the Queensland Police or the court where you were convicted to confirm if the error has been corrected in your criminal record.
Would you like to know more about the Blue Card process in Queensland?
Thank you I will get onto the courts,
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It seems you're on the right track by contacting the courts. If you need more specific guidance on the Blue Card process in Queensland or any other legal information, feel free to ask!