Private Investigation Services in Australia

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What is a Private Investigation?

A private investigation is a professional, legally regulated service that collects evidence, conducts surveillance and uncovers facts for individuals, law firms and businesses. In Australia, private investigators operate within strict state licensing frameworks. Clients turn to private investigators for a variety of reasons—from finding missing persons and investigating potential infidelity to conducting corporate due diligence and exposing fraud.

At The Find Group, our investigators are led by a former Police Detective and are licensed and insured. We adhere to every state’s regulatory requirement, so every investigation is lawful and ethical, and our evidence is gathered and documented to the standard courts and tribunals expect.

Our Core Services

We provide comprehensive private investigation services for both personal and professional matters. Each case is handled discreetly and tailored to your specific objectives.

Why Choose The Find Group?

  • Trusted Expertise: Led by a former Police Detective with 20+ years’ experience; licensed and insured investigators
  • Evidence That Holds Up: We adhere to all state laws and regulations, and document our findings to evidentiary standards so they can be relied on in legal proceedings.
  • Carefully curated team of Investigators: All of our agents have undergone a rigorous selection process and have been selected to deliver optimal results.
  • Tailored to You: Every case begins with a confidential consultation so we can craft a bespoke investigation plan.
  • Advanced Tools & Techniques: We use licensed databases, open-source intelligence (OSINT) and professional surveillance equipment, deployed within state surveillance laws.
  • Absolute Discretion: Your privacy is paramount. From initial contact to final report, we handle your information with the highest confidentiality.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re a law firm seeking evidence prepared to evidentiary standards, an insurer needing to verify a claim, a business owner concerned about fraud, or an individual requiring clarity in a personal matter, The Find Group is your trusted partner.

Contact us for a confidential consultation. We’ll help you find the truth so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to engage an investigator?
In most circumstances, hourly rates are applied, and in the case of surveillance, this also includes the agent’s costs of travelling to and from a location and whilst conducting observations. Background Investigations are often based on an initial set fee or budget, with scope for further work if required. Other crimes may require a more tailored approach and cost application, which we would usually address based on the specific requirements.


All communications are initially briefed to one person, and in most circumstances, this will be a Director or Senior Manager. This information can be provided in person or discreetly via email, or other appropriate arrangements can be discussed. Investigators are briefed on only the necessary information required. Communications and all information obtained are limited to only those working on the file, and all information is stored securely.


We routinely cover all capital cities and major regional areas. For remote areas, we would be required to assess the viability of sending one of our team to the area and the costs associated with this. For overseas investigations, we have the choice of engaging one of our associate partners or sending an Australian Investigator to that location. Several of our agents have experience in the Middle East and through parts of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and India.

You might need a private investigator in Australia if you require evidence for legal proceedings, need to gather information on a person or entity discreetly, suspect fraudulent activities, or are trying to locate someone who is missing. If you face a situation where professional investigative skills are required to gather facts or resolve doubts, consulting with a private investigator could be beneficial.

Ask the investigator for their licence details and confirm them with the regulator in the state or territory that issued the licence, as most Australian jurisdictions license private investigators. A reputable agency will provide these details without hesitation, confirm its insurance and explain how it will protect your information. The Find Group’s investigators are licensed and insured, and we can provide the details during your confidential consultation.

We provide background checks and due diligence, surveillance investigations, infidelity and relationship investigations, insurance and workplace investigations, skip tracing and missing persons searches, and corporate and fraud investigations. We act for law firms, insurers, finance providers, businesses and private clients across Australia.

Share what you already know: the people or businesses involved, relevant dates and locations, any documents you hold and what you need the investigation to achieve. You do not need everything before contacting us. We will review what you have, tell you whether there is enough to begin and recommend the most cost-effective approach.

Our investigators conduct surveillance by observing and recording a person’s activities in public places, supported by the lawful use of cameras and recording equipment. Tracking and listening devices are strictly regulated under state surveillance devices laws, so we plan every surveillance operation to comply with those laws and with privacy legislation. You receive a written report of our observations, with footage where it is obtained.

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