With the exception of Sydney and Gold Coast, private investigator must be licenced by the relevant licensing authority in the state they are located. You can gain further confidence in your choice of private investigator Australia by checking whether they belong to any appropriate professional bodies and it is recommended to research their claims more thoroughly by viewing their past work.

1. How to Choose a PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR in Australia
With the exception of Sydney and Gold Coast, private investigators must be licenced
by the relevant licensing authority in the State they are located. In addition to
individual licences, companies offering investigation services must also have a business
licence. If you plan to engage an investigation company make sure they have one.
The licences are generally issued and administered by the Police in conjunction with
courts in most States, however, in some states or territories of Australia this is
managed by other government agencies.
Professional Body:
You can gain further confidence in your choice of private investigator Australia by
checking whether they belong to any appropriate professional bodies. These will
generally be advertised on the Investigation website or alternatively framed in their
office.
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2. Experience and Specialties:
Registration with a professional body may not be sufficient to ensure a particular
investigator or firm is the right choice for your particular situation. Certain private
investigation companies specialise in certain areas such as surveillance or skip tracing.
Make sure the one you choose is right for the job by reading the companys' website
and reviewing their case studies and media links.
Individual private investigator Sydney and Gold Coast, too, will have different levels of
experience. Many are ex­police or ex­army. The contacts and experience gained during
these previous professions will often be advantageous during investigations.
When choosing an investigator or investigation company it is recommended to
research their claims more thoroughly by viewing their LinkedIn accounts, historic
media articles and other investigation forums to confirm the validity of their
statements.
Does the company or individual write a blog? Many firms who specialise in a
particular area offer regular articles about trending issues in their area of expertise.
Alternatively, they may be called upon by media to speak as a keynote industry leader.
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3. Location:
When considering hiring an private eye it is important to factor in the location of
where the investigation is to take place. The investigation company or individual must
be licensed in the State where they conduct their inquiries, rather than where their
client is located. Is the company located in the same State you require the
Investigation in? Unless they have a secondary office in another State to where they
located it is highly likely they will hire sub­contractors to conduct the work for them.
Do the investigators need to travel interstate or overseas for your requirements? It is
important to ensure the investigators are licensed in each state and make necessary
inquiries to possible licensing or restrictions if travelling abroad.
Reputation:
When deciding on a firm to use, where possible seek recommendations and referrals
from others who have used their services before. A little research on the Internet can
also identify a wide range of positive and negative comments about others personal
experience with the firm. They may be well known in the industry ­ however it may be
for all the WRONG reasons!
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4. Don't be afraid to ring around and/or email a selection of investigation companies for
quotes and advice before making your final decision. There is always more than one
way to conduct a successful investigation and depending on an investigators
experience and knowledge base their method may be significantly more time
consuming than the other, which will ultimately reflect the final price. Always agree
on a budget prior to any investigation taking place and where possible ensure a Client
Service Agreement is signed and dated by both parties.
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