Changes to the blue card system

Outline of the changes

Learn about the different areas of the blue card system that are affected by the changes and access more specific information.

No Card, No Start and application changes

• You will need a blue card before you start work
• New ways to apply
• Renew before your card expires to keep working

Changes for organisations

• There will be new obligations relating to sighting ID, linking card holders and employing restricted person(s).
• You will have access to a portal to help you keep track of your blue card holders.

Police information and restricted persons

• Individuals will need to tell us immediately if their police information changes
• Restricted persons won’t be able to rely on an exemption to work with kids.

Frequency test and exemption cards

• If you work with kids for not more than 7 days in a calendar year, you may not need a blue card.
• Exemption cards will expire after 3 years.

Resources

We provide resources to help you understand the changes, including factsheets, posters, videos explaining the changes and more.