Workplace Investigations
Comprehensive, impartial, and trauma-informed workplace investigations for businesses across Tasmania and Australia. We bring law enforcement expertise and court-level rigour to every matter.
Workplace Bullying & Harassment
Workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee or group of employees that creates a risk to health and safety. This can include belittling, intimidation, exclusion, or the setting of impossible tasks. Harassment involves unwanted conduct related to a personal characteristic — such as gender, age, or race — that has the purpose or effect of violating a person's dignity.
What we investigate
- Allegations of repeated bullying behaviour by managers or peers
- Hostile or intimidating workplace environments
- Sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination
- Racial, age, or disability-related harassment
- Psychological and emotional abuse in the workplace
Our approach
We conduct thorough, impartial investigations into bullying and harassment complaints with a trauma-informed approach — ensuring all parties feel heard and treated with dignity throughout the process.
Misconduct Investigations
Misconduct covers a wide range of inappropriate workplace behaviours that breach an employer's policies, the employment contract, or broader legal obligations. Serious misconduct may include theft, fraud, violence, or significant breaches of policy.
What we investigate
- Policy and procedural breaches
- Theft, fraud, or misuse of company property
- Inappropriate use of systems or confidential information
- Conflicts of interest and undisclosed relationships
- Serious behavioural or conduct issues
Our approach
Our investigators bring extensive law enforcement experience to misconduct matters, applying a rigorous, fact-based methodology designed to meet court-level evidentiary standards. Our findings are presented in clear, concise reports.
Capacity Assessments
A capacity assessment is a structured process to determine whether an employee can meet the inherent requirements of their role. This may arise due to ongoing performance issues, medical circumstances, or a significant change in job requirements.
What we investigate
- Persistent underperformance despite support and guidance
- Inability to meet role requirements due to medical or other factors
- Assessment of whether reasonable adjustments have been made
- Review of whether a fair performance management process was followed
Our approach
We provide impartial capacity assessments that are fair to both employer and employee, ensuring the process is procedurally sound and legally defensible.
Internal Complaints
Businesses often receive internal complaints that fall outside the scope of formal misconduct or bullying matters — such as grievances about management decisions, interpersonal conflict, breaches of internal policy, or concerns raised through a whistleblower process. These matters deserve a structured, fair, and documented response.
What we investigate
- Employee grievances and formal internal complaints
- Whistleblower disclosures and protected reports
- Interpersonal conflict escalated to a formal complaint
- Alleged breaches of internal policies or codes of conduct
- Complaints about management decisions or treatment
Our approach
We help businesses handle internal complaints in a way that is procedurally sound, transparent, and fair to all parties. Our independent involvement ensures the process is credible and defensible, and our written findings give you a clear basis for next steps.
Our investigation process
A clear, fair, and defensible process from the first conversation to the final report.
Scope the matter
We work with you to define clear, specific allegations, identify the relevant policies and evidence, and agree on a realistic timeframe and any interim measures.
Gather the evidence
We collect documents, interview the complainant, respondent, and witnesses, and put the specific allegations to the respondent — a cornerstone of procedural fairness.
Assess & make findings
We weigh the evidence against each allegation on the balance of probabilities, applying greater rigour for more serious allegations.
Deliver a clear report
You receive a structured, jargon-free written report setting out the allegations, evidence, analysis, and findings — giving you a sound basis for decisions.
For a deeper walkthrough, read The Workplace Investigation Process in Australia.
Areas we serve
Based in Hobart and working with employers across Tasmania — on site and remotely.
Need an investigation?
We are based in Hobart, Tasmania and work with businesses across the state and remotely throughout Australia. Get in touch for a confidential discussion.