Can Police Lie or Bluff During an Interview in Australia?

Jul 9, 2026

There’s no absolute law stopping Australian police from lying or bluffing during an interview, but under the Evidence Act, an admission obtained through a false statement police knew, or should have known, was false can be ruled improperly obtained and excluded from evidence.

Does a Caution Show on a Police Check in Victoria?

Jul 9, 2026

In most cases, a formal caution does not appear on a standard National Police Check in Victoria, because a caution is a diversionary outcome, not a criminal conviction. However, a caution is still recorded internally by Victoria Police, and it can be taken into account if you come to police attention again in future.