When does a conviction become spent in Australia?

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Spent conviction schemes let some older, less serious convictions be treated as not existing for most purposes after a crime-free period. The rules differ by state and territory.

Commonly, a conviction can become spent after 10 years for adults, or 5 years for juveniles, if there's no further offending and the sentence wasn't too serious.

Some jobs, such as working with children, may still require disclosure.

Legal aid commissions can explain the rules in your state.

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