Surveillance Investigations Queensland

For Surveillance investigations Queensland organisations and individuals rely on must be lawful, proportionate and evidence-based. Regional Queensland Investigations conducts professional surveillance investigations across Queensland.

Our surveillance work is undertaken as a formal investigative discipline, not opportunistic observation. Each deployment is planned, proportionate, and conducted for a clearly defined lawful purpose, with reporting suitable for legal, regulatory and evidentiary scrutiny.

Independent Surveillance Operatives Across Queensland

RQI surveillance operatives are engaged where independent, defensible evidence is required. We operate across metropolitan, regional and remote Queensland, including locations where local knowledge, logistics and discretion are critical.

Surveillance investigations are commonly commissioned in matters where allegations, claims or conduct cannot be resolved through interviews or document review alone.

Who Engages Our Surveillance Services

Our surveillance investigations are conducted on instruction from:

Legal practitioners
Employers and corporate entities
Insurers and claims managers
Government agencies and local councils
Statutory authorities and integrity bodies

This work is performed independently of internal decision-making, ensuring objectivity, procedural fairness and evidentiary reliability.

Private Surveillance for Individuals

In addition to institutional and organisational matters, RQI also conducts private surveillance investigations for individual clients across Queensland.

Private surveillance is commonly requested in matters involving:

Family law–related concerns
Relationship or domestic matters
Personal safety or welfare concerns
Disputed conduct requiring independent verification

All private surveillance engagements are subject to the same standards applied to our corporate and government work, including lawful purpose, proportionality, discretion and evidentiary integrity.

RQI does not conduct speculative or intrusive surveillance. Each private engagement is assessed to ensure it is appropriate, lawful and capable of producing meaningful outcomes for the client.

When Surveillance Investigations Are Appropriate

Surveillance may be appropriate in matters including:

Workplace misconduct or integrity investigations
Workers’ compensation or insurance matters
Fraud or misrepresentation concerns
Compliance and regulatory investigations
Disputed conduct or activity requiring corroboration

Surveillance is never conducted speculatively. Each deployment is justified by a defined investigative purpose and assessed for proportionality.

Lawful Surveillance in Queensland

All surveillance investigations are conducted in accordance with Queensland legislation, privacy obligations and accepted investigative standards.

RQI places particular emphasis on:

Lawful purpose and necessity
Proportionality of surveillance activity
Privacy considerations
Risk management and safety
Evidentiary continuity and integrity

This ensures surveillance findings can withstand legal, regulatory or tribunal scrutiny if required.

Our Surveillance Investigation Methodology

RQI surveillance investigations follow a structured and defensible methodology:

1. Planning and Intelligence

Each matter commences with intelligence review, scope definition and planning to ensure surveillance is targeted and appropriate.

2. Risk Assessment

Operational, legal and safety risks are assessed prior to deployment, particularly in regional or remote environments.

3. Deployment

Surveillance is conducted discreetly using trained operatives, with methods adapted to the environment and subject activity.

4. Evidence Capture

Photographic, video and observational evidence is recorded contemporaneously, with strict attention to accuracy and continuity.

5. Reporting

Findings are documented in a clear, factual report suitable for use by lawyers, employers or decision-makers.

Surveillance in Workplace and Employment Matters

Surveillance is often conducted as a supporting component of w orkplace investigations, particularly where allegations involve conduct outside formal interview settings.

When used appropriately, surveillance assists employers and legal advisers to make informed decisions based on independent evidence, rather than assumption or inference.

Queensland-Wide Capability

RQI conducts surveillance investigations throughout Queensland, including:

Brisbane and South East Queensland
Central and North Queensland
Regional and remote communities

Our operatives are accustomed to working in diverse environments where discretion, preparation and situational awareness are essential.

Engage a Surveillance Investigator in Queensland

If you require independent, lawful surveillance investigations in Queensland, RQI can provide advice on whether surveillance is appropriate and how it should be conducted.

All enquiries are handled discreetly.

Contact Regional Queensland Investigations to discuss surveillance requirements or investigative strategy. Private and confidential enquiries are welcomed.