Background Checks in Canberra

We run background checks for people across Canberra who have a decision to make and an uneasy feeling about the person on the other side of it. What we produce is a plain summary of what the record actually shows, including the gaps. You will not be judged for asking, and you will not be pressured into proceeding.

Canberra is the national capital and the seat of federal government. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle background checks here.

Why people in Canberra call us

• A prospective tenant has given references that feel rehearsed
• You have met somebody online and the details do not quite add up
• A contractor claims qualifications and insurance you want confirmed
• You need to know whether a company is solvent before signing
• A family member has become involved with somebody you know nothing about
• A carer or tutor will be spending unsupervised time with your family

On the ground in Canberra

Working in Canberra means understanding a planned city of distinct town centres separated by open space. Our operatives plan around that rather than turning up and hoping. Where a matter runs across several days we rotate vehicles and positions so that a familiar car never becomes part of the scenery.

We work regularly across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Queanbeyan and Civic, and we travel further into Australian Capital Territory where a matter calls for it.

How we run background checks in Canberra

1. You give us everything you already have, including names, dates of birth, addresses and any documents
2. We search corporate records, business registrations and directorships
3. Where a record is ambiguous we say so instead of rounding it up into a finding
4. We search the open web and archived material for the person’s own trail
5. We cross check names against dates of birth to avoid mistaken identity
6. You receive a written report that separates what is confirmed from what is unconfirmed

Background Checks and the law in Australian Capital Territory

People ask about the law here more than anything else, so here it is plainly. Background checking is legitimate research, but it is bounded by privacy law and by the Listening Devices Act 1992 (ACT) where any form of monitoring is involved. We work from public and lawfully obtainable records. We do not access private databases we have no right to, and we will tell you plainly when something you have asked for cannot be obtained lawfully. Doing it properly is slower on some jobs. It is also the only version that survives contact with a courtroom.

This is general information rather than legal advice. If your matter is already before a court, speak to your solicitor about what evidence will assist and we will work to that brief.

What you will pay

Nobody enjoys asking what this costs, so we will get to it first. Background checks are quoted as a fixed fee for a defined scope, so you know the number before we start. A simple identity and corporate check is inexpensive. A full history including property, litigation and asset tracing across Australian Capital Territory costs more because it takes considerably longer. If we think a smaller job will answer your question, we will propose the smaller job.

Who you are dealing with

You are entitled to know who you are hiring. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2001 and trades as GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438. We hold NSW Master Licence 412080174 and VIC Master Licence Z6583160S. Work in Australian Capital Territory is conducted in accordance with the territory security industry legislation, and where a locally licensed operative is required we engage one rather than cutting a corner.

We do not use aggressive sales scripts and we do not chase people who decide against proceeding. If the answer is no, that is a perfectly fine answer.

Frequently asked questions

Can you check somebody’s criminal history?

A national police check can only be obtained with the person’s consent through an accredited body. What we can do is search publicly reported court matters and tell you what is on the open record.

Is it legal to run a check on somebody without telling them?

Searching public records is lawful. Where consent is legally required, such as a formal police check, we will tell you and we will not pretend otherwise.

How long does it take?

A basic check in Canberra is usually turned around in one to three business days. A complex matter with assets across Australian Capital Territory takes longer.

What if you find nothing?

That is a result too, and we say so plainly. An empty record is useful information and we do not invent findings to justify a fee.

Can the report be used in court?

Our reports set out sources and dates so they can be tendered or relied on by your lawyer. We can provide a statement if the matter proceeds.

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See also private investigators in Canberra and Background Checks across Australian Capital Territory.

Talk to an investigator about Canberra

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. Tell us what is happening and we will tell you plainly whether an investigation is the right step, what it would involve and what it would cost.

If you would rather write to us, use the contact form and we will come back to you the same day.