Queensland Government information re licenses
Must have completed the designated course, and be a suitable person to hold such a licence. All applicants must also undergo a criminal history check.

Training course Queensland Police Site

New South Wales Legislation

New South Wales forms

New South Wales Police

Victorian Government Information:

Private investigators, or enquiry agents, are covered under the Private Security Act 2004. Those employed as Investigators must hold a Private Security Individual Operator licence, and companies offering investigative services a Private Security Business licence. To be eligible for an individual licence, you must have undertaken, or complete, a Certificate III in Investigative Services or higher. You must also undertake a criminal history check, and certain offences may prohibit you from holding a licence. A business license is more involved, with such conditions as appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience, and/or membership in an approved industry organisation considered relevant, is required.

Victorian Police

Tasmanian Government Information

The Security and Investigations Agents Act of 2002, and the Security and Investigations Agents Regulations of 2002, require that anyone who trades or is employed as a Private Investigator - Inquiry Agent must be licensed. Trading or operating as an inquiry agent in Tasmania, without a valid licence, carries penalties of up to $110,000. To be eligible for a licence, you must be over 18 years of age, have not been convicted of certain offences, are not an undischarged bankrupt, and have completed a relevant course approved by the Commissioner for Corporate Affairs - or have your qualifications and/or experience recognised by an approved training provider.

Tasmanian Police

Tasmanian State Security

South Australian Government information

South Australian Police

Western Australia

There are two different licenses in Western Australia covering Private Investigators. One for those who actually conduct Investigations (Investigator licence required), and one for those who advertise and supply the services of Investigators (Inquiry Agent licence required). Licenses are covered in the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act.

Contact the Western Australia Police for further

West Australian Police

Northern Territory Government information (search for inquiry agent)

The key requirements for holding an Inquiry Agents (Private Investigator) licence in the Northern Territory are passing a character test (criminal history check, etc), and proving sound financial status.

Northern Territory Police

Australian Capital Territory - There are no license requirements at present, although it is expected that legislation may soon be passed to cover this area.

Federal Police

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