You will need this licence to act as an inquiry agent. An inquiry agent is a person who advertises or supplies the services of investigators. An investigator is someone who conducts for remuneration investigations into the conduct of individuals or organisations. This includes surveillance activities, and investigations into missing persons.
This licence only covers the advertisement and supply of investigators. You will need a separate licence to work as an investigator. You will need to be licensed as an inquiry agent and an investigator to carry out work as a sole trader.
You may apply for a temporary licence of up to one year if you are an interstate visitor and hold an equivalent licence in your home state or territory.