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The Queensland Government is in a caretaker period until after the state election. Minimal updates will be made to this site until after the election results are declared.

Criminal records and history checks

Criminal records

Explaining what a criminal record is, how long it lasts, when you don’t have a record, and how your information is protected by law, and what to do if you are discriminated against because of your criminal record.

Criminal history checks

Types of criminal history check, how to apply and what they are needed for.

Expungement of historical homosexual convictions

Consensual male homosexual activity stopped being a criminal offence in 1991 and you can now apply to have existing convictions expunged.