What is the Australian Civil Investigation Industry?
A.1. Civil investigation is the conduct of non – criminal investigations. In Australia we have police who handle all aspects of criminal investigation, and despite what you read in sensationalized headlines, the police are very successful at it. Non criminal investigations involve matters such as Insurance, Sexual Harassment, Work Place Bullying and Internal Corporate Investigation. The differences are police are involved with Criminal law involving offences against the legislation of the State (e.g. rape, stealing) and this is applied on the criminal burden of proof, Beyond a reasonable doubt. The two parties are referred to as: Prosecutor vs Accused, if the accused is found guilty, punishment is determined. Civil law – involves one person enforcing their private rights against another (e.g. breach of contract). This will be determined by a court, applying the civil burden of proof, Balance of Probabilities. The Law of Torts is applied in these matters. The two opposing parties are re
