Surveillance in Sunshine Coast

Surveillance is the most direct way to convert a suspicion into evidence. Working across Sunshine 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. If the answer is that you do not need us, we will tell you that.

Sunshine Coast is a fast growing coastal region north of Brisbane. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle surveillance here.

Common situations we see in Sunshine Coast

An employee on workers compensation appears to be working elsewhere
A former partner is breaching a parenting arrangement
A tenant or occupant may be subletting or misusing a property
You need to know who a family member is spending time with
A duty of care matter requires you to know where somebody actually goes
You have been told a version of events that does not match what you have seen

What Sunshine Coast is like to work in

Working in Sunshine Coast means understanding a string of beach towns and hinterland villages joined by the Bruce Highway. 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 Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa, Nambour, Buderim and Kawana, and we travel further into Queensland where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Sunshine 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
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
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

The cost of surveillance in Sunshine Coast

Here is how the billing works, without the vagueness. Surveillance is charged by the hour with a minimum engagement, plus travel where the job takes us outside Sunshine 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. We will also tell you when we think you are about to spend money for very little return.

Surveillance and the law in Queensland

It is worth being clear about the legal position. Surveillance in a public place is generally lawful in Queensland. What is tightly controlled is the use of devices. The Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld) 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

Before you hand over anything sensitive, here is who we are. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2001 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.

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 Queensland?

Observing a person in a public place is generally lawful. The restrictions apply to devices. The Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld) sets out the rules for listening devices, cameras, trackers and data surveillance, and we operate inside them at all times.

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 Sunshine Coast?

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

How quickly can you start?

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

Other things we do in Sunshine Coast

We also cover Surveillance in Brisbane, Surveillance in Gold Coast, Surveillance in Townsville.

Talk to an investigator about Sunshine 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.