Licensed Private Investigators — NSW

Clarity, obtained discreetly.

Factum Investigations conducts licensed, evidence-grade investigations across Newcastle and New South Wales, including surveillance, due diligence, corporate matters and locating persons. Every matter is handled with strict confidentiality from first contact to final report.

NSW Master Licence 000111255 Confidential by default Newcastle-based, regional NSW
Newcastle harbour foreshore at night

Newcastle, NSW

Licensed private investigators NSW Master Licence 000111255

Licensed & regulated

Fully licensed under NSW security industry legislation, with every engagement conducted within that framework.

Independent & impartial

We establish what actually happened, not a version of events that suits one side.

Strict confidentiality

Your enquiry, identity and findings are never discussed outside the engagement.

Newcastle & regional NSW

Based in Newcastle, operating across the Hunter, Central Coast and regional NSW.

What we do

Four disciplines. One standard of evidence.

Surveillance

Covert, licensed surveillance for personal, insurance and workplace matters.

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Background & Due Diligence

Pre-employment, tenancy, business partner and personal due diligence checks.

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Corporate & Workplace

Independent investigations into theft, fraud, misconduct and policy breaches.

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Skip Tracing & Locating Persons

Lawful, record-based tracing to locate missing persons, debtors and witnesses.

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How it works

A methodical process, from enquiry to evidence.

01

Confidential enquiry

You contact us by phone, email or the enquiry form. Nothing is discussed with a third party.

02

Consultation & scope

We assess what's lawful and achievable, then provide a clear scope and fee estimate.

03

Investigation

Work is carried out under licence, with evidence and chain-of-custody logged as we go.

04

Findings delivered

You receive a written report and supporting evidence, prepared for your intended use.

Our approach

Factum — Latin for "a thing done."

We deal only in what can be established, verified and stood behind. Three principles govern every engagement.

01 / DISCRETION

Handled quietly

Enquiries, instructions and findings stay strictly between you and Factum. We do not confirm or discuss a matter with anyone outside the engagement.

02 / DILIGENCE

Worked methodically

Every engagement follows a defined scope and lawful method. No shortcuts, no assumptions presented as fact.

03 / DOCUMENTATION

Recorded properly

Findings are logged, timestamped and reported to a standard that holds up under scrutiny.

Where we work

Based in Newcastle. Operating across NSW.

Factum Investigations is based in Newcastle and undertakes matters throughout the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Sydney and regional New South Wales.

  • Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
  • Maitland & the Hunter Valley
  • Port Stephens & the Central Coast
  • Sydney metro & regional NSW, by arrangement
Nobbys Head lighthouse and beach, Newcastle

Common questions

Before you get in touch

Is it legal to hire a private investigator in NSW?
Yes. Private investigation is a licensed activity under the NSW Security Industry Act 1997. We work strictly within that framework and within NSW privacy and surveillance law.
Will the evidence gathered hold up in court?
Evidence is collected and logged with a defined chain of custody, and reports are prepared to a standard suitable for legal proceedings. Admissibility ultimately rests with the court, and we're available to give evidence where required.
How much does an investigation cost?
It depends on scope. We provide a clear fee estimate after an initial confidential consultation. There's no fixed public rate because every matter differs.
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Get in touch

Every matter starts with a confidential conversation.