About Major National Event (MNE) background checks
A Major National Event (MNE) background check informs the event organiser (the organising body) on whether or not you're eligible to work or volunteer at the MNE.
If you're assessed as eligible, the organising body decides whether or not to issue you with event accreditation.
Who needs an MNE background check
The organising body will advise whether you need an MNE background check.
They will provide you with information on how to apply.
Learn more about Major National Events (MNEs).
Cost
See fees for background checks.
How to apply
Once the organising body has advised you need an MNE background check, follow these steps.
After you apply
AusCheck will arrange for our partner agencies to do a background check.
Application processing times vary based on individual circumstances and the complexity of each applicant’s background.
Background checks can take up to 6 to 8 weeks.
Learn more about how long background checks take.
Possible results
We'll let you and your organising body know when your background check outcome is complete.
There are 3 possible findings.
Eligible
The applicant's criminal record has:
- no Level 1 MNE security-relevant offences
- not been subject to an adverse security assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
Eligible with security-relevant offences
The applicant's criminal record has one or more Level 2 or 3 MNE security-relevant offences.
Not Eligible
The applicant's criminal record has either:
- a Level 1 MNE security-relevant offence
- an adverse or qualified national security assessment by ASIO.
To learn about MNE security-relevant offences, go to criminal offences.
Disputing an outcome
If we find information that may affect your eligibility, AusCheck will contact you in writing. You'll have the opportunity to respond to the finding.
If we decide you're not eligible, AusCheck will contact you and the organising body in writing.
Accreditation decision
The MNE organising body uses the background check finding to help them decide whether or not to issue you with event accreditation.
If they don't issue you with accreditation and you disagree with their decision, contact the organising body.