Surveillance in Australian Capital Territory

There is usually a point at which waiting and hoping stops working. Surveillance is the most direct way to convert a suspicion into evidence. Working across Australian Capital Territory, our investigators observe, follow and record without ever making themselves known, and hand you a factual account of where a person went, who they met and how long they stayed. If the answer is that you do not need us, we will tell you that.

Australian Capital Territory is a territory of around four hundred and seventy thousand people built on public administration, defence, higher education, research and professional services. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle surveillance here.

Common situations we see in Australian Capital Territory

An employee on workers compensation appears to be working elsewhere
A former partner is breaching a parenting arrangement
A business partner may be running a competing operation
A tenant or occupant may be subletting or misusing a property
Stock, tools or takings are going missing and you do not know who is responsible
You have been told a version of events that does not match what you have seen

On the ground in Australian Capital Territory

Covering Australian Capital Territory means working across the Canberra districts and the surrounding capital region. 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 and Canberra, and we travel further into Australian Capital Territory where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Australian Capital Territory

We take a full brief, including the subject description, vehicles, addresses and the pattern you have noticed
We agree the days, hours and budget before anybody goes out, so there are no surprises
Operatives take up position discreetly and record continuously, noting every movement with the time
Where a job runs several days we rotate vehicles and operatives so nothing becomes familiar
Footage and stills are captured where it is lawful and useful to do so
You receive a progress update while the job is running, not just at the end

Surveillance and the law in Australian Capital Territory

Before anything starts, you should understand what is and is not permitted. Surveillance in a public place is generally lawful in Australian Capital Territory. What is tightly controlled is the use of devices. The Listening Devices Act 1992 (ACT) governs listening devices, optical devices, tracking devices and data surveillance, and it sets out when a device may and may not be used. We work strictly inside those limits, because evidence gathered outside them is worthless to you and creates a problem you did not have before. 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.

Fees and how we charge

There is no reason for pricing to be mysterious. Surveillance is charged by the hour with a minimum engagement, plus travel where the job takes us outside Australian Capital Territory. The real cost driver is not the hourly rate, it is how many hours are wasted watching nothing. We will tell you honestly if we think the pattern you have described means a shorter, better targeted window will get you the same answer for less. No work begins until you have agreed the scope and the figure in writing.

About our agency

Before you hand over anything sensitive, here is who we are. 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 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.

You will deal with the same people from the first call to the final report. Nothing gets handed to a stranger halfway through.

Frequently asked questions

Is surveillance legal in Australian Capital Territory?

Observing a person in a public place is generally lawful. The restrictions apply to devices. The Listening Devices Act 1992 (ACT) sets out the rules for listening devices, cameras, trackers and data surveillance, and we operate inside them at all times.

Will the person know they are being watched?

No. Covert surveillance only works if it stays covert. Our operatives use unmarked vehicles, change position and rotate where a job runs over several days.

Can I use the footage in court?

Evidence gathered lawfully and documented properly is generally admissible. We record continuously, keep the original files unaltered and can supply a statement from the operative if a matter proceeds.

How many hours do I need?

It depends on how predictable the pattern is. A specific window on a specific day may take four hours. Establishing a routine from scratch usually takes several sessions. We will give you a realistic estimate at the briefing.

Do you cover regional areas outside Australian Capital Territory?

Yes. We travel throughout Australian Capital Territory and charge travel separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

Other things we do in Australian Capital Territory

Talk to an investigator about Australian Capital Territory

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.