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What Does a Private Investigator Do? (And When Should You Hire One?)

Whether you’ve seen private investigators portrayed in crime dramas or you’re quietly wondering whether you need one yourself, the reality of what a private investigator does might surprise you. Far from the trench-coated figure of fiction, today’s professional private investigator is a licensed, methodical, and legally compliant specialist. In Australia, private investigations professionals act in […]

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What Can a PI Legally Record During Surveillance in Australia?

What Can a PI Legally Record During Surveillance in Australia?

APRIL 17, 2026 • BLOG
In Australia, a private investigator can legally capture evidence that changes the outcome of court cases, exposes fraud, and resolves disputes worth millions. What they can record, however, is governed by a legal framework that varies by state, by setting, and by the type of recording being made.  What Does Surveillance Actually Involve? In the […]
6 Situations Where a Private Investigator Can Help

6 Situations Where a Private Investigator Can Help

MARCH 25, 2026 • BLOG
Every day, individuals, families, businesses, and even governments across Australia turn to private investigators for help navigating situations they simply can’t resolve alone. Here are six situations where a private investigator can offer the exact kind of help that you might not have even known you needed. 1. You’re Facing a Personal Crisis and Don’t […]
What Can Private Investigators Legally Do in Australia?

What Can Private Investigators Legally Do in Australia?

MARCH 21, 2026 • BLOG
Engaging a private detective Australia citizens can trust is commonly linked to the concept of unearthing secrets, collecting evidence, and resolving complex personal or business issues. Nevertheless, many are left wondering what private investigators can and cannot do within the bounds of the law. In Australia, private investigators are bound by very strict laws and […]
What Forensic Science Can (and Can’t) Tell You

What Forensic Science Can (and Can’t) Tell You

MARCH 9, 2026 • BLOG
Forensic science has come a long way. What was once limited to basic fingerprinting and rudimentary lab testing has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that can uncover critical evidence from the smallest of traces. Advances in DNA profiling, toxicology, chemical analysis and digital forensics now allow specialists to extract meaningful information from samples that would […]
When Workplace Conflict Goes Digital

When Workplace Conflict Goes Digital

FEBRUARY 19, 2026 • BLOG
Conflict in the workplace is nothing new. What is new is the increasing number of ways it can play out. In NSW workplaces, disputes involving bullying, harassment and misconduct continue to feature prominently in complaints to HR teams, regulators and the Fair Work Commission. Employers now routinely grapple with cyberbullying and digital misconduct, involving harmful […]
Managing Risks to Facilities Providing Care or Custodianship of Persons (Schools, Child Care Centres, Aged Care Homes, etc)

Managing Risks to Facilities Providing Care or Custodianship of Persons (Schools, Child Care Centres, Aged Care Homes, etc)

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • BLOG
No single security guide or protocol can apply comprehensively to all facilities designed to provide care or education to occupants, students or other attendees/visitors. As is the case for all institutions, centres of care or facilities of a similar type, a tailored approach that takes into account the needs and risks specific to the prevailing […]
The Rise of Deepfake Scams — Can Private Investigators Help

The Rise of Deepfake Scams — Can Private Investigators Help

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • BLOG
The Rise of Deepfake Scams — Can Private Investigators Help?  Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way crimes are carried out, and one of the most alarming developments is the rise of deepfake scams. These schemes use AI to generate convincing video and audio forgeries that can imitate someone’s face or voice with startling accuracy. A […]
Statement regarding NCAT findings regarding Dominique Grubisa

Statement regarding NCAT findings regarding Dominique Grubisa

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • BLOG
The parties to this statement are: Chris Baker Lyonswood and Associates Pty Ltd (current owner of Lyonswood Investigations and Forensic Group) Detect Smart Pty Ltd (former owner of Lyonswood Investigations and Forensic Group) The Investigation Group Pty Ltd The parties to this statement note the findings of NCAT in relation to proceedings brought by the […]