Background Checks in Queensland

There is usually a point at which waiting and hoping stops working. People are not always who they present themselves to be. A background check across Queensland pulls together the public record, the corporate record and the property record so you can see the shape of somebody’s history before you commit money, a contract or your personal safety to them. We will give you a straight assessment of whether this is worth doing at all.

Queensland is a state of more than five million people built on mining, tourism, agriculture, construction and resources logistics. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle background checks here.

Why people in Queensland call us

A prospective tenant has given references that feel rehearsed
You have met somebody online and the details do not quite add up
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
An online seller wants payment before you have met them

On the ground in Queensland

Covering Queensland means working from the South East corner north through the Wide Bay, Central Queensland and the Far North. Distance is the main constraint, so we plan around it: we confirm the ground before an operative is committed, and we tell you when travel time is going to make a job uneconomic rather than billing you for a day in a car.

We work regularly across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and Toowoomba, and we travel further into Queensland where a matter calls for it.

How we run background checks in Queensland

You give us everything you already have, including names, dates of birth, addresses and any documents
We confirm identity first, because every later search depends on getting that right
Where a record is ambiguous we say so instead of rounding it up into a finding
We search the open web and archived material for the person’s own trail
We cross check names against dates of birth to avoid mistaken identity
You receive a written report that separates what is confirmed from what is unconfirmed

Background Checks and the law in Queensland

Before anything starts, you should understand what is and is not permitted. Background checking is legitimate research, but it is bounded by privacy law and by the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld) 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. Evidence gathered outside those limits is worthless to you, and it hands the other side a much better story than the one you were trying to tell.

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

Cost is usually the second question after whether it is legal, so here is a straight answer. 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 Queensland costs more because it takes considerably longer. We have turned work away when the likely cost outweighed the likely benefit, and we will do it again.

Who you are dealing with

You are entitled to know who you are hiring. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2002 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 Queensland is conducted in accordance with the Security Providers Act 1993 (Qld), administered by the Office of Fair Trading, 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 Queensland is usually turned around in one to three business days. A complex matter with assets across Queensland takes longer.

Do you check businesses as well as individuals?

Yes. Company searches, directorship histories, related entities and solvency indicators are a standard part of our commercial work.

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.

Other things we do in Queensland

Talk to an investigator about Queensland

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. Describe the situation in your own words. You do not need to have it organised or evidenced before you call.

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