Private Investigators in Queensland

Sydney Private Investigations covers Queensland, a state of more than five million people built on mining, tourism, agriculture, construction and resources logistics. We have been investigating since 2002 and we work from the South East corner north through the Wide Bay, Central Queensland and the Far North. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour and speak to an investigator rather than a receptionist.

Our services across Queensland

Surveillance in Queensland. Covert observation with time stamped footage and a written log.
Background Checks in Queensland. Identity, corporate, property and litigation records pulled into one plain report.
Cheating Spouse Investigations in Queensland. Discreet answers when you no longer trust what you are being told.
Locate a Person in Queensland. Tracing people who have moved, gone quiet or do not want to be found.
Bug Sweeping in Queensland. Sweeps of homes, offices and vehicles for listening devices, cameras and trackers.
Phone Number Search in Queensland. An honest investigation of an unknown number and what is lawfully knowable.
Corporate Investigations in Queensland. Theft, misconduct, due diligence and workplace matters handled properly.

Cities and regions we cover

Private investigators in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia
Private investigators in Gold Coast, a coastal city of more than six hundred thousand people on the New South Wales border
Private investigators in Sunshine Coast, a fast growing coastal region north of Brisbane
Private investigators in Townsville, the largest city in northern Queensland and a major defence base
Private investigators in Cairns, the northern gateway to the reef and the Tablelands
Private investigators in Toowoomba, the largest inland city in Queensland, on the edge of the Darling Downs

Covering distance 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.

Investigation law in Queensland

Two bodies of law matter most. The first is the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld), which controls listening devices, optical surveillance devices, tracking devices and data surveillance. It is the reason a competent investigator will refuse to put a tracker on a car you do not own or record a conversation they are not part of.

The second is licensing. Investigators working in Queensland are regulated under the Security Providers Act 1993 (Qld), administered by the Office of Fair Trading. Where a locally licensed operative is required for work in Queensland, we engage one. We will never pretend a licence exists that does not.

Matters that end up in court in Queensland are generally heard in the Magistrates Courts of Queensland, the District Court and the Supreme Court. Family law matters are heard federally in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Evidence has to be gathered with that destination in mind from the first day, not tidied up afterwards.

Who you are dealing with

A few facts about us, so you can check them. 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.

If your matter really belongs with police or with a solicitor, we will tell you that instead of selling you surveillance.

Frequently asked questions

Is surveillance legal in Queensland?

Observing somebody in a public place is generally lawful. Using devices is what the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld) restricts, and we work strictly inside it.

How much will it cost?

Surveillance is hourly with a minimum engagement. Searches, traces and checks are usually fixed fee. You get a number before anything starts.

Can you help with a family law matter?

Often, yes. Australian family law is no fault, so an affair by itself does not shift a property settlement, but evidence about parenting, residence and finances can matter a great deal.

How do I start?

Call 1300 773 293 and describe the situation. The first conversation is free and we will tell you honestly whether an investigation is the right step.

Are you licensed?

We hold NSW Master Licence 412080174 and VIC Master Licence Z6583160S, and we trade as GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438.

Talk to an investigator about Queensland

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. There is no charge for the first conversation and no obligation at the end of it.

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