Private Investigators in Victoria

Sydney Private Investigations covers Victoria, a state of close to seven million people built on manufacturing, agriculture, education, healthcare and financial services. We have been investigating since 2002 and we work from the Melbourne metropolitan area across the Bellarine, the Goldfields, Gippsland and the Murray. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour and speak to an investigator rather than a receptionist.

Our services across Victoria

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

Cities and regions we cover

Private investigators in Melbourne, the largest city in Victoria and one of the two biggest markets in the country
Private investigators in Geelong, the second largest city in Victoria and the gateway to the Bellarine and the Surf Coast
Private investigators in Ballarat, a goldfields city an hour and a half west of Melbourne
Private investigators in Bendigo, a major regional centre in central Victoria

Covering distance in Victoria

Covering Victoria means working from the Melbourne metropolitan area across the Bellarine, the Goldfields, Gippsland and the Murray. 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 Victoria

Two bodies of law matter most. The first is the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic), 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 Victoria are regulated under the Private Security Act 2004 (Vic), administered by Victoria Police Licensing and Regulation Division. We hold VIC Master Licence Z6583160S.

Matters that end up in court in Victoria are generally heard in the Magistrates Court of Victoria, the County 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 we are

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 are a licensed agency. We hold VIC Master Licence Z6583160S. Every operative who works on your matter holds a current individual licence.

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 Victoria?

Observing somebody in a public place is generally lawful. Using devices is what the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic) 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 Victoria

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.