NSW National Police Check and Name Change - Conviction for Assault?

Australia's #1 for Law
Join 150,000 Australians every month. Ask a question, respond to a question and better understand the law today!
FREE - Join Now
29 November 2015
1
0
1
Hi all, I was wondering if I get a name change through Births, Deaths and Marriages, would I come up on a "national police check" for new employment and/or volunteering? I have been convicted of several common assaults and DUI's. Last conviction was common assault nearly three years ago. I have been sober since my last conviction and am now studying and looking to change my career to helping others but am worried I can't even volunteer.
 

JS79

Well-Known Member
2 October 2015
306
36
714
Perth
Most employment contracts would ask you to provide details of any previous name used.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Tim W

Tim W

Lawyer
LawConnect (LawTap) Verified
28 April 2014
4,913
820
2,894
Sydney
...and if you are a registerable person, then trying to change your name can be an offence in itself.

In short and simple - if you want to join an organisation where your character is an issue,
then no, you don't get to hide your offending behind a new name.