Queensland Blue Card Exemption
In Queensland, some people are exempt from needing a standard Blue Card (the state's Working With Children Check) because of another role they already hold. Registered teachers and police officers are the most common examples — their existing registration already covers them for child-related work.
A Blue Card Exemption records that exemption against the worker, so the requirement is met without them also holding a separate Blue Card.
Who needs it
Workers in Queensland who are exempt from holding a standard Blue Card — typically registered teachers and police officers.
What Oho needs
The worker's exemption details as recorded by Queensland's Blue Card Services, along with their name.
How Oho confirms it
A Blue Card Exemption is confirmed with Blue Card Services. This is a manual process rather than an instant online lookup, so the result is reviewed and recorded rather than returned in seconds. Once recorded, the exemption sits on the worker's profile alongside their other credentials and counts towards their compliance.
Reading the result
Every check resolves to one of a few outcomes, shown with a colour so it's easy to scan:
| Outcome | Colour | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| MAY_ENGAGE | Green | The exemption is confirmed and current — the person is cleared for the work. |
| MAY_NOT_ENGAGE | Red | The exemption couldn't be confirmed, or no longer applies. |
| REVIEW_REQUIRED | Yellow | Confirmed but worth a person reviewing before relying on it. |
| IN_PROGRESS | Grey | Still being confirmed — this is a manual check, so it can take a little longer. |
| ERROR | Grey | The check couldn't be completed; Oho will try again. |
The worker's profile keeps a history of every check, and Oho updates the outcome if the exemption's status changes.