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
Alleged cyber criminals in Adelaide, Sydney charged over $11 million identity theft – 6 February 2020
Three people in Adelaide and Sydney have been accused of stealing more than $11 million by hacking into businesses and modifying payroll, superannuation and credit card details. Money was then transferred to other bank and cryptocurrency accounts....Why every business needs a whistleblower policy – 6 February 2020
Article outlines excellent reasons why small business should proactively develop and implement a whistleblowing policy, even though it may not be mandatory for them to do so....Racing identity Bill Vlahos faces prison after $17.5m punting Ponzi scheme exposed – 5 February 2020
Bill Vlahos has been accused of committing fraud totalling $17.5 million through his punting club ‘The Edge’. He tricked more than 70 people into thinking he had a secret formula for picking winners and sent them fake information....Hyper-Realistic Masks Are Extremely Hard To Spot – 5 February 2020
Hyper-realistic silicone masks can help criminals to commit identity fraud. The task is to find ways to improve people’s rates of detecting when someone is wearing a mask....Upcoming Events
Enhancing Investigations & Enforcement Outcomes – Canberra, 24 – 27 February 2020
As the regulation and enforcement role continues to evolve, professionals are expected to achieve more with fewer resources on a tighter time frame. Regulators are turning to tools and technology to achieve more effective outcomes. Are you looking for other ways you...ACFE – The Origins of Ethical Failures – Melbourne – 26 February 2020
When 7:15 am – 9:00 am Wednesday 26 February 2020 Where Deloitte Level 10, 550 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 300 Guest speaker: Dennis Gentilin, author of prize-winning “The Origins of Ethical Failures” “The origins of ethical failures, why...AIPI Webinar with Cognitive Scientist – Julian Matthews – 4 March 2020
When 12:30 – 1:30 pm Wednesday 4 March 2020 The AIPI is proud to present “A Trip Down Memory Lane – Why two people see the same thing but remember it differently”. Julian Matthews is a cognitive scientist at Monash University, investigating...The Professional Regulator – How to be a risk-based regulator – Sydney, 30 – 31 March 2020
Professor Malcolm Sparrow returns to host an Executive Education Forum. * Details to be advised.
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