🔎 Investigative Insights: Hearsay vs. Admissible Evidence (12 Nov 2025)
Not all evidence carries the same weight in investigations or in court. A key distinction every organisation should understand is the difference between hearsay and admissible evidence.
⚖️ Hearsay
Information repeated by a third party — “someone told me that…” — is generally not admissible in court. While it may raise concerns worth investigating, it cannot usually stand alone as proof.
⚖️ Admissible Evidence
Facts that are relevant, directly observed, and lawfully obtained. This includes records, documents, direct witness testimony, and properly collected statements or exhibits.
Why does this matter?
Using hearsay alone risks cases collapsing.
Admissible evidence ensures findings can withstand legal or regulatory scrutiny.
Ethical investigators know the line and gather information correctly.
At Regional Queensland Investigations, we focus on lawful, admissible evidence so our clients can rely on findings with confidence.
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