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
Queensland Education staff embroiled in more than 100 cases of fraud – 17 April 2019
17A Right to Information investigation reveals 116 cases of fraud and theft by Department of Education staff in Queensland in 2018. Many of these included inappropriate use of public resources and misuse of corporate cards....How to avoid being ripped off by a dodgy financial planner – 20 April 2019
A Brisbane financial planner (Bradley Sherwin) set up Ponzi-type scheme’s using clients money, without their knowledge. He lost the $60 million life savings of 400 clients. Article also gives good tips on how to avoid being scammed by a financial planner and what to...Perth company Ausdrill sacks worker over $10m fraud – 17 April 2019
A worker for a Perth-based mining services company has been sacked and reported to police, over an alleged $10 million fraud. He had authorised and concealed payments to suppliers....Tougher new ASIC warns directors – 17 April 2019
ASIC was given more than $400mil in extra annual funding with the aim of stamping out financial sector misconduct especially within the financial sector. It will have strategic change programs and work with the Australian Financial Complaints authority (AFCA)....Upcoming Events
A scammer claims to have become a Bitcoin millionaire by using a technique known as ‘typosquatting.’ – 22 March 2019
A man says he scooped more than 200 Bitcoin over a period of four years, with many individual users losing in excess of $20,000 each. To do this he used “Typosquatting”, where websites look like the real thing, but are one or two letters (or characters) off the real...AIPI ‘Live’ National Webinar – 10 April 2019
When: Wednesday 10 April 12:30 – 1:30pm Speaker: Honourable Stephen Charles will present Stephen is a former Supreme Court Judge, QC and President of the Australian Bar Association. Stephen will provide his thoughts on: the proposed Commonwealth Integrity...APAC Fraud Summit – Sydney – 9 – 11 April 2019
Implementing a ‘detect and prevent’ approach through cross-border collaboration and enhanced cyber capability More than $8.5 billion was reported lost by Australian victims of fraud schemes in 2017. This is an increase of at least $60 million from 2016. With...AIPI Victoria Chapter Meeting – 16 April 2019
Proudly sponsored by Where: Deloitte Buliding, Level 11 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne When: Tuesday 16 April 2019 7.30 am to 9.15 am Speaker: Mr Nick McKenzie – Fairfax Media Cost: $20 AIPI Members $30 Victoria Police $30 Members of ACFE, RMIA, CPA FFIDG $40 Guests A...
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+
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