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Australia: The "70/30" Problem - Background Check Delays

April 15, 2026 posted by Steve Brownstein

In Australia, the National Police Checking Service is currently operating on what experts call the "70/30 Rule."

• The Instant Minority: Only about 70% of checks are "instant."

• The Manual Minority: The other 30%—the "Manual Minority"—are referred to local police for physical review.

• The Delay: For anyone with a common name or a multi-state residency history, the check can stay "In Progress" for weeks as it moves through various state jurisdictions, each with different workloads.