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Sample Background Check Report
This is an illustrative example only — not a real person or business
ABN 12 345 678 901 · Requested: 8 April 2026 · Reference: PC-2026-0841
Overall: 1 ITEM FLAGGED
Important — please read
This report is compiled entirely from publicly available government registers, official regulatory databases and publicly accessible online sources. Properly Collective is not a government agency, law firm or licensed investigator. Nothing in this report constitutes legal advice. This report is provided for consumer due diligence purposes only to assist you in making an informed decision about whether to engage the nominated tradesperson. You should form your own judgement about the information presented and seek independent legal or professional advice if required.
Source: Victorian Building Authority public register · vba.vic.gov.au
2. ABN & Business Registration — ABR / ASIC
PASS
ABN: 12 345 678 901 — Active
Registered: March 2014 (12 years)
Entity type: Australian Private Company
GST registered: Yes (since March 2014)
Business name: Matches ABN registration ✓
ABN cancellations: None
Source: Australian Business Register (abr.business.gov.au) · ASIC Connect (asic.gov.au)
3. ASIC Company & Director History
PASS
Director: James David Smith (appointed March 2014)
Other directorships: 1 additional active company (J Smith Holdings Pty Ltd — unrelated industry)
Deregistered companies: None associated with this director
Licence name match: James David Smith — confirmed match ✓
Source: ASIC Connect company search and director extract · asic.gov.au
4. Regulatory History, Complaints & Public Warnings ⚠
FLAG
VBA Compliance Notice — September 2022 (Resolved)
A compliance notice was issued by the VBA relating to incomplete waterproofing on a residential wet area. The matter was resolved and closed in November 2022 with rectification works completed. The licence was not suspended and no further action was taken by the VBA.
Public warnings checked: Consumer Affairs Victoria · NSW Fair Trading · QBCC · VBA — No active public warnings found.
Source: VBA public compliance notice register · Consumer Affairs Victoria public warnings · vba.vic.gov.au
Note: This item is included for your information only. It is a historical resolved matter. Properly Collective does not make a recommendation about whether to engage or not engage this tradesperson. You should consider this information alongside all other factors and form your own judgement.
5. ASIC Banned & Disqualified Register
PASS
No results found on the ASIC Banned & Disqualified register for the director or the business entity. This register covers disqualification from corporate management, banning from financial services or credit activities, and related enforcement actions.
6. Insolvency Notices & Personal Bankruptcy — ASIC / AFSA
PASS
No insolvency notices (liquidation, voluntary administration, receivership) found on the ASIC Published Notices register for this entity.
No personal bankruptcy or personal insolvency agreements found on the AFSA National Personal Insolvency Index for the registered director.
Source: ASIC Published Notices (insolvencynotices.asic.gov.au) · AFSA National Personal Insolvency Index (afsa.gov.au)
7. PPSR — Personal Property Securities Register
PASS
No security interests registered against this business entity on the PPSR. A security interest registration can indicate that lenders or creditors hold claims over business assets, which may be relevant if considering paying a significant deposit.
Source: Personal Property Securities Register (ppsr.gov.au) — organisation search
8. WorkSafe Victoria — Prosecution & Enforceable Undertakings
PASS
No prosecution outcomes or enforceable undertakings found on the WorkSafe Victoria public prosecutions register for this business or director. WorkSafe publishes outcomes of successful prosecutions related to workplace health and safety breaches.
Source: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution outcomes (worksafe.vic.gov.au)
9. Published Court Records — AustLII
PASS
No published court decisions found on AustLII referencing this business name or director. AustLII indexes published decisions from the Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Supreme Courts and VCAT. Note that not all court proceedings result in published decisions, and this search covers only publicly available indexed decisions.
Source: Australasian Legal Information Institute (austlii.edu.au) — free public legal database
Negative pattern check: No recurring complaint themes identified (e.g. incomplete work, deposit disputes, non-contact after payment)
Source: Google Maps · ProductReview.com.au · HiPages.com.au — all publicly accessible platforms
Summary of findings
9 of 10 checks returned no adverse findings. One historical VBA compliance notice was identified (September 2022) — it was resolved with rectification works completed and the licence was not suspended. No insolvency, bankruptcy, banning, court record, safety prosecution or reputation concerns were found. The business has been registered continuously for 12 years with no ABN cancellations.
Disclaimer: This report is compiled from publicly available information only. Properly Collective is not a licensed investigator, law firm or government body. The information in this report is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Properly Collective makes no representation about the completeness or accuracy of third-party public registers. This report does not cover private information, criminal history (which requires the individual's consent under Australian law), or information that is not publicly available. You should form your own independent judgement and seek professional advice if needed.
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This is not legal advice. All information in Properly's reports is sourced exclusively from publicly available government registers, official regulatory databases and publicly accessible online platforms. These are public records that any member of the public is legally entitled to access. Properly Collective does not conduct private investigations, obtain information without lawful entitlement, or provide legal advice. You should form your own independent judgement about the findings in any report.
What our 10-point report covers
1 Licence
Current status, class, category, expiry, conditions and full suspension/cancellation history from the state licence register (VBA, QBCC, NSW Fair Trading, etc.).
2 ABN & Business
ABN status, registration date, entity type, GST registration, business name registration and any prior ABN cancellations. Confirms the entity is actively and correctly registered.
3 ASIC Director History
Full director and officeholder history from ASIC. Identifies deregistered companies associated with the director — a pattern of dissolved businesses is a significant risk indicator.
4 Complaints & Warnings
Public complaint and disciplinary history from state Fair Trading authorities, VCAT/NCAT tribunal orders on the public register, VBA compliance notices, and public warnings issued by regulatory bodies.
5 Banned & Disqualified
ASIC's Banned & Disqualified Register — six registers searched simultaneously covering disqualification from corporate management, financial services banning and credit industry banning.
6 Insolvency & Bankruptcy
ASIC Published Insolvency Notices for the company (liquidation, voluntary administration, receivership) plus AFSA National Personal Insolvency Index for the registered director. Catches phoenix operators.
7 PPSR
Personal Property Securities Register search — identifies whether creditors hold registered security interests over business assets. Relevant when considering paying a deposit to a business with creditor claims against it.
8 WorkSafe Prosecutions
WorkSafe Victoria public prosecution outcomes and enforceable undertakings. Identifies safety breaches — particularly relevant for trades involving asbestos, electrical work, heights, or confined spaces.
9 Court Records
Published court decisions on AustLII — Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Supreme Courts and VCAT. Covers publicly indexed decisions only; not all proceedings result in published judgements.
10 Online Reputation
Aggregated review summary from Google Maps, ProductReview.com.au, HiPages and Word of Mouth Online — star ratings, review volume and pattern analysis for recurring complaints such as deposit disputes or incomplete work.
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What you receive
A clear written report with a pass/flag/fail rating across all 10 categories, delivered to your email within 2–3 business days. Any issues found are explained in plain English with the source document referenced so you can verify the finding yourself. The report includes a plain-language summary of key concerns to help you make an informed decision.
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