Surveillance in Hobart

When you need to know what is actually happening rather than what you are being told, surveillance is the tool that settles the question. Our operatives run covert surveillance across Hobart and produce a record you can rely on: continuous notes, time stamped footage and a written report that reads clearly to somebody who was never there. If the answer is that you do not need us, we will tell you that.

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and the smallest capital city on the mainland network. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle surveillance here.

Common situations we see in Hobart

• 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
• You need to know who a family member is spending time with
• A vehicle keeps appearing near your home or workplace

Working in Hobart

Working in Hobart means understanding a river city where the two shores are joined by a small number of bridges. 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 Glenorchy, Kingston, Sandy Bay, Bellerive, New Norfolk and Sorell, and we travel further into Tasmania where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Hobart

1. We take a full brief, including the subject description, vehicles, addresses and the pattern you have noticed
2. We agree the days, hours and budget before anybody goes out, so there are no surprises
3. Operatives take up position discreetly and record continuously, noting every movement with the time
4. Where a job runs several days we rotate vehicles and operatives so nothing becomes familiar
5. You receive a progress update while the job is running, not just at the end
6. A written report is delivered with an indexed log and the supporting media

The cost of surveillance in Hobart

We would rather talk about money early than surprise you later. Surveillance is charged by the hour with a minimum engagement, plus travel where the job takes us outside Hobart. 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. You can stop at any review point. We do not lock people into blocks they no longer need.

Surveillance and the law in Tasmania

It is worth being clear about the legal position. Surveillance in a public place is generally lawful in Tasmania. What is tightly controlled is the use of devices. The Listening Devices Act 1991 (Tas) 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. If we are asked to do something that falls outside those rules, we will say no and explain why, and we will suggest a lawful way at the same problem.

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.

About our agency

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 Tasmania is conducted in accordance with the Security and Investigation Agents Act 2002 (Tas), administered by the Department of Justice, 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 Tasmania?

Observing a person in a public place is generally lawful. The restrictions apply to devices. The Listening Devices Act 1991 (Tas) 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.

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.

What happens if you lose the subject?

It happens occasionally, and we tell you when it does. We log the loss, the time and the reason, and we do not pad a report to hide it.

Do you cover regional areas outside Hobart?

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

Other things we do in Hobart

• Background Checks in Hobart
• Cheating Spouse Investigations in Hobart
• Locate a Person in Hobart
• Bug Sweeping in Hobart
• Phone Number Search in Hobart
• Corporate Investigations in Hobart

See also private investigators in Hobart and Surveillance across Tasmania.

We also cover Surveillance in Launceston.

Talk to an investigator about Hobart

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. You will speak to somebody who does this work, not to a receptionist reading from a script.

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