The table below outlines AusCheck charges for:
- Aviation security identification Cards (ASICs)
- Maritime security identification Cards (MSICs)
- Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA)
- Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI)
- Major National Events (MNEs)
The charges in the table represent AusCheck fees for the background checking component of each application and cards. These fees are not subject to GST.
Auscheck charges 2023-2025
| Scheme/s | Background check | Card issuing | Total | Comments |
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| 2-year ASIC or MSIC - adult | $92 | $157.50 | $249.50 | Charges for the ASIC and MSIC schemes will remain frozen until 30 June 2025 |
| 2-year ASIC or MSIC - under 18 | $38 | $157.50 | $195.50 | Charges for the ASIC and MSIC schemes will remain frozen until 30 June 2025 |
| 4-year MSIC - adult | $184 | $157.50 | $341.50 | Charges for the MSIC schemes will remain frozen until 30 June 2025 |
| Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) | $136 | N/A | N/A | Authorised persons in the SSBA scheme have to be aged 18 or over |
| Major National Event (MNE) | $136 | N/A | N/A | The MNE scheme does not have separate provisions for U18 applicants, unless through Ministerial Determination |
| MNE - under 18 | $55.87 | N/A | N/A | If the Minister for Home Affairs determines the background check for U18 applicants does not include a criminal history check, this charge will apply |
| Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) | $136 | N/A | N/A | The SOCI scheme does not have separate provisions for U18 applicants |
An issuing body, responsible entity, registered entity, or organising body may incorporate this charge within it's own administrative costs when setting the final application charge. Administration costs may vary between issuing bodies and entities.
If charges change, AusCheck will endeavour to consult with affected industry participants early in the change process.
Cost recovery
AusCheck operates on a cost recovery basis. Any charges we collect cover the actual cost of providing our service.
This process represents an ongoing commitment by the Australian Government to ensure that fair and accurate costs are recovered from those who pay for its services.
