FLR (BID) - Criminal Offence question

Last minute panic on this, not quite sure how to handle it.

I was convicted for Drink Driving back in Australia 6 years ago, I received a fine and had my license suspended. I was only just over the limit (it was under 0.07 BAC) so it was not serious, but I did not realise this was classed as a criminal offence for immigration purposes per say and consequently it appears I need to disclose the incident on the FLR form under Section 6.1, despite never having brought the issue up in 6 years..

Problem is, I have none of the original details of the incident. I cannot recall the exact dates or penalties. I could take an educated guess but I don't want to appear that I am distorting the truth! I have contacted my lawyer and they have destroyed the files because they were old. The other option could be apply for a criminal record history from Queensland Police. There will be a fee involved and it is uncertain how long it will take. I need to submit my application by next Tuesday.

What should I do?

Might be spent.In which case, no need to mention.

Thank you very much for that lead.

It seems the period for spent Australian convictions is 10 years, however under British law it is 5 years according to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

My license suspension ended in 2006 which makes it more than 5 years ago.

So under Australian law it is unspent but under British law it is spent.

Any idea where that leaves me??

Please can anyone help?

What does an unspent conviction in Australia mean in the UK?