On 4 September 2025, The Minister for Home Affairs declared the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 a Major National Event (MNE).
People working or volunteering at the Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 may need to undergo a Major National Event (MNE) background check.
This event will be held from 1 March to 21 March 2026.
It will be held across 5 venues in 3 cities.
If the event organiser has advised you need an MNE background check, read through the information on how to apply for an MNE background check.
If you apply, learn about how we protect your information in the Privacy notice for Major National Event (MNE) – Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.