PoMoSo

Cheers for the help mates!

That is the gamble you take.. Who knows what government agreements exist between Australia and Sweden? Or what will show up on your police clearance certificate? Or what might happen in the future? Failure to declare a conviction that is later discovered could risk your visa or chance of citizenship...

So youre saying I should add it? The crime (although it wsnt even me, but try telling that to the racist judge and police officers) was armed robbery, no beating or anything, but personal belongings of the victim were all stolen. But it was 13 years ago, My recent personality, have done an MPhil should speak for itself that Im not a troublemaker right?

yes. The question is clear: “has any applicant ever been convicted of a crime or offence in any country (including any conviction which is now removed from official records)?”

But if it has been removed from the official records, then theres no way of DIAC finding out anyway..right?

I mean, noone in Sweden is entitled to dig into a past more than ten years ago.

Alright Im glad this topic came up. And I did check the website ww.nationalcrimecheck.com.au/police-checks-individuals/resources/spent_convictions_information ... but english is my third language, plus Im abit tipsy, + been at uni half day and work the other half, so Id appreciate it if anyone could clarify it for me.

If a person was convicted of a crime 13 years ago. He did a minor time, plus paid his fines, would he need to declare this?