AIPI – The voice for Australia’s Professional Investigators
Established in 1995, the Australian Institute of Professional Investigators aims to be the premier organisation representing Australia’s professional investigators, throughout both government and private sector organisations
Find a Professional Investigator
AIPI can help find a professional investigator who can work with you to respond to a range of uncommercial situations. If you have an issue with internal or external fraud, workplace misconduct, cyber attack, governance or internal control failure, an AIPI member can help. Select your location and your specific needs and a list of AIPI members who can help will be generated for you.
Become a Member
AIPI has a range of membership categories from ‘Student’ to ‘Fellow’ depending on current role, experience and formal qualifications.
Latest News
Indigenous leader and family members face court on fraud charges worth more than $650,000 – 5 October 2018
Indigenous leader Geoff Clark and three of his family members faced court on a total of 86 fraud-related charges between them for the purposes of paying Mr Clarks legal fees. They have been accused of dishonestly obtaining around $685,000 from Framlingham Aboriginal...Victorian Nationals MP Tim McCurdy facing fraud trial just weeks before election – 4 October 2018
Tim McCurdy, a former real estate agent who became a Coalition frontbencher, is accused of falsifying documents relating to the sale of two dairy farms in northern Victoria in 2009. Mr McCurdy said he will still re-contest the seat of Ovens Valley, which he has held...ABC board hires investigator to examine explosive Michelle Guthrie claims – 4 October 2018
The ABC board has hired an investigator to examine explosive claims made by former ABC managing director, Michelle Guthrie in the weeks leading up to her removal. Several of those allegations, including political interference and inappropriate conduct by former...Insurers use private investigators as ‘last resort’ – 4 October 2018
Insurers have moved to defend the use of private investigators, saying they are necessary for the detection of fraud and they have tightened the industry code to prevent the misuse of surveillance. AIPI was asked to comment and we noted that members need to comply...Upcoming Events
Evaluation of Security Documents – 16 October 2018
The aim of this four day training course is to develop participants’ practical skills in evaluating document credibility. You will build on your current understanding of security and identity documents by increasing your knowledge of security document manufacture and...The National Advanced Strategic Intelligence Course – 22 October 2018
The course aims to provide participants with advanced practical knowledge of strategic intelligence, research methods, policy requirements, data collection, analysis and intelligence. It is suitable for those working within law enforcement, defence, national security...ACFE Breakfast Meeting – 31 October 2018
A Conversation with a Convicted Insider Trader When Wednesday 31st October 2018 7:15am – 7:45am registration and breakfast Where ANZ Centre Upper Ground Floor Conference Suites 833 Collins Street Docklands, Victoria 3008 AIPI members interested in attending this...International Policing and Security Conference 2018 – 7 November 2018
The International Policing and Security Conference 2018 brings together police practitioners and academic leaders and educators from around the globe. The key focus of the Pre-Conference 2 Day Workshop is to offer a forum for international collaboration in the...
Working For You
The AIPI welcomes investigators from all backgrounds who have a common purpose of conducting ethical investigations in a professional manner for the benefit of their clients and the community.
Professional Networking
The AIPI serves as a central point for Professional Investigators to network and interact with their peers.
Stay Updated
The AIPI ensures its members are always updated on the current industry news, innovations and changes to relevant laws.
One Step Ahead
The AIPI keeps a watch on the dynamic nature of Professional Investigation to anticipate changes to minimise impact on its members.
1995
Founded
172
Current Membership
600+
Extended Network
245+
Events Delivered