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Individuals and businesses needing a blue card

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Industries needing a blue card

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Interstate working with children checks

You can’t use another state or territory’s working with children card for restricted work here. Using your blue card elsewhere depends on their rules.

When you don't need a blue card

Learn about scenarios when you don't need to apply for or hold a blue card to work or volunteer with children.

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