TRA Personal Information – Updated Guidelines
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has updated TRA Personal Information Applicant Guidelines to strengthen privacy protections for all applicants and their authorized representatives for TRA Skill Assessment.
The update emphasizes that sensitive personal details such as Tax File Numbers (TFNs) and unnecessary bank information must not be included in TRA skills assessment applications or supporting documents.
This change helps ensure compliance with Australian privacy laws and safeguards your personal data during the assessment process.
Many applicants unknowingly include personal information in documents like:
While these documents are required to verify work experience and income, Trades Recognition Australia does not need access to personal details like your Tax File Number (TFN) or unrelated bank transactions.
The TRA Applicant Guidelines (July 2025) now clearly state:
“Applicants and their authorized representatives must protect information that is not required to complete a skills assessment, such as Tax File Numbers (TFNs) or bank account information. This information must be deleted or not visible before documents are provided to TRA or TRA-approved Registered Training Organizations.”
TRA is not authorized to collect, use, store, or disclose TFNs under the:
If your TFN appears on any document (such as pay slips or tax summaries), it must be removed or covered before submission.
Only information relevant to your employment evidence (such as salary deposits) should be visible.
All other transactions or personal financial details should be blurred, deleted, or covered.
TRA requires only the details necessary to verify your work experience, qualifications, and employment history.
Supplying extra personal data can delay processing and create privacy risks.
Before submitting your TRA skills assessment application:
✅ Review all documents carefully.
✅ Delete or cover your TFN and irrelevant bank details.
✅ Ensure only essential employment-related information remains visible.
✅ If you’re unsure, consult your migration agent for guidance.
Protecting your personal data not only meets Australian privacy standards but also ensures your documents are processed quickly and safely.
TRA has made it clear that non-essential personal details should never be shared unnecessarily.
By following these guidelines, applicants demonstrate professionalism and reduce the risk of identity misuse or delays in assessment.
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Q1. What personal information should be removed from my TRA application?
You should remove your Tax File Number (TFN), private bank account numbers, and any unrelated personal transactions.
Q2. Can I blur or cover information on scanned documents?
Yes. TRA accepts documents with sensitive information covered, provided essential employment details remain visible.
Q3. Why can’t I include my TFN on my pay slips?
TRA is not authorized to collect TFNs under Australian law. Including it can cause privacy concerns or delays.
Q4. Does this apply to all TRA programs (OSAP, MSA, TSS, JRP)?
Yes. These privacy guidelines apply to all TRA skills assessment programs.
Q5. From where can I get further information?
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the official Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) website:
👉 https://www.dewr.gov.au/trades-recognition-australia
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