Private Investigators are Supposed To Do The Following Things

In Australia, what may private investigators legally do? 

All private investigators in Australia must follow local and federal legislation in order to conduct private investigations.


Impersonate Law Enforcement - In Australia, private investigators are not permitted to carry a badge, wear a uniform, or say anything that suggests the private investigator is a police officer or federal agent.

Conduct an Arrest - Private Investigators in Australia are not permitted by law to make arrests. If evidence shows that an arrest should be made, the investigator should notify law authorities.

Wiretapping - Without a formal warrant, wiretapping is illegal. A phone cannot be tapped by a private investigator.

Trespassing - Private investigators are not permitted to enter private property.

Private investigators offer investigative and legal support services to government agencies, corporations, and the general public in the following areas: fraud prevention, detection, assessment, and resolution; corporate fraud and risk management services; insurance fraud and claims investigation, monitoring, and evaluation; aviation accident and loss investigation; marine loss investigations; occupational health and safety incident investigation; witness location and skip tracing.

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