Private investigations are completely legal in Queensland under the Security Providers Act (1993), and licenses are issued by the Office of Fair Trading (QLD). It is essential for private investigators to hold a valid license to be able to perform their work. In addition, if a firm conducts private investigation work as a business, it also needs to be licensed. Regional Queensland Investigations Pty Ltd proudly holds a Security Firm (Class 1) License No: 4769679.
When choosing a private investigation company in Queensland, it’s crucial to request their Security Firm license. Failure to produce one likely indicates that they are not licensed to carry out the work. You can swiftly confirm a company’s security license status by searching the Office of Fair Trading website.
Private investigations are completely legal in Queensland and Australia, and individuals and companies frequently engage private investigators to uncover or verify evidence in a matter. It’s crucial to emphasize that real private investigations are quite different from what is portrayed in movies or television – private investigators must strictly adhere to the law, or else they risk prosecution. There have been instances in Australia where private investigators have faced prosecution.
At Regional Queensland Investigations Pty Ltd, our operations are conducted ethically and we are fully licensed to work in Queensland.
