Surveillance in Central Coast

Most people find this page because something has stopped adding up. Surveillance is the most direct way to convert a suspicion into evidence. Working across Central Coast, 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. We have been doing this since 2002 and we are not easily surprised by anything you tell us.

Central Coast is a region of more than three hundred thousand people between Sydney and Newcastle. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle surveillance here.

Common situations we see in Central Coast

An employee on workers compensation appears to be working elsewhere
A former partner is breaching a parenting arrangement
You need to establish where somebody is living for a legal matter
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
A vehicle keeps appearing near your home or workplace

Local conditions in Central Coast

Working in Central Coast means understanding a spread of coastal towns and lake communities linked by the M1. 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 Gosford, Wyong, Terrigal, The Entrance, Erina and Woy Woy, and we travel further into New South Wales where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Central Coast

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
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
We stand down early and tell you when a session is producing nothing of value

Surveillance and the law in New South Wales

The rules are not complicated, but they are strict. Surveillance in a public place is generally lawful in New South Wales. What is tightly controlled is the use of devices. The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) 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. We would rather lose the job than gather something that cannot be used and cannot be undone.

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 Central Coast. 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

It is a reasonable thing to ask, so here are our details. 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 NSW Master Licence 412080174. Every operative who works on your matter holds a current individual licence.

There is no obligation attached to the first conversation, and no pressure applied in it.

Frequently asked questions

Is surveillance legal in New South Wales?

Observing a person in a public place is generally lawful. The restrictions apply to devices. The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) 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.

Do you cover regional areas outside Central Coast?

Yes. We travel throughout New South Wales and charge travel separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

How quickly can you start?

For most jobs in Central Coast we can deploy within twenty four to forty eight hours, and sooner for urgent matters.

More of our work in Central Coast

We also cover Surveillance in Sydney, Surveillance in Newcastle, Surveillance in Wollongong.

Talk to an investigator about Central Coast

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.