Workplace Investigations
Organisations may require independent investigations when allegations arise relating to employee conduct or workplace behaviour. Choice Investigation Services conducts workplace investigations into matters such as:
- workplace bullying and harassment
- discrimination or inappropriate conduct
- breaches of workplace policies or codes of conduct
- conflicts of interest
- employee misconduct or serious misconduct
- complaints involving managers or senior staff
Investigations are conducted in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice, ensuring all relevant information is carefully examined before findings are made.
Corporate and Misconduct Investigations
Organisations may require independent investigations where concerns arise regarding misconduct, unethical behaviour, or governance issues. Choice Investigation Services can conduct investigations relating to matters including:
- suspected fraud or financial irregularities
- conflicts of interest within organisations
- unethical or improper conduct
- breaches of internal policies or governance frameworks
- allegations of misconduct involving employees or contractors
Independent investigations assist organisations in establishing the relevant facts and determining appropriate responses.
Sports Integrity Investigations
Choice Investigation Services provides specialist investigative services for sporting organisations and governing bodies. Sporting organisations increasingly face integrity risks relating to governance, compliance with competition rules, and conduct of participants. Independent investigations ensure matters are examined impartially and in accordance with procedural fairness. Sports integrity investigations may include:
- alleged player payments or inducements
- breaches of amateur status rules
- misconduct by players, coaches, or officials
- governance concerns within clubs or sporting organisations
- conflicts of interest within sporting bodies
- disciplinary investigations
- competition integrity matters
Choice Investigation Services is led by Tony Walton, who has extensive experience investigating integrity matters within sporting environments, including previous work as a Senior Investigator with Racing and Wagering Western Australia and current service as Competition Integrity Officer with the Perth Football League.
Insurance Investigations
Choice Investigation Services provides factual investigations to support insurers, legal practitioners, and organisations requiring independent enquiries. These services may include:
- witness statement taking
- factual investigations relating to claims
- background enquiries
- evidence gathering and documentation
All investigations are conducted lawfully and documented in structured investigation reports.
Integrity and Compliance Reviews
Organisations may require independent reviews to identify risks or weaknesses within governance and compliance systems. Choice Investigation Services can assist organisations by conducting reviews relating to:
- integrity frameworks
- governance processes
- compliance systems
- internal complaint management processes
- organisational risk relating to misconduct or unethical behaviour
These reviews assist organisations in identifying potential vulnerabilities and strengthening internal governance arrangements.
Investigation Reports
- the scope of the investigation
- allegations examined
- evidence obtained during the investigation
- analysis of the available evidence
- findings that can reasonably be made based on the available evidence
- identification of any limitations encountered during the investigation
Reports are prepared in a format suitable for use in disciplinary processes, regulatory review, or legal proceedings. All enquiries are handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Private and Civil Investigations
Choice Investigation Services also provides investigation services to individuals and legal practitioners in relation to private or civil matters where factual enquiries may assist in resolving disputes or clarifying circumstances. These investigations may include:
- gathering factual information relevant to civil disputes
- locating and interviewing potential witnesses
- obtaining statements from relevant parties
- background enquiries relevant to civil proceedings
- preparation of reports to assist legal representatives
Where appropriate, investigations may be conducted in support of legal proceedings or to assist individuals in understanding the facts surrounding a particular matter. All enquiries are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and licensing requirements.
Organisations or individuals requiring independent investigative support are encouraged to contact Choice Investigation Services for a confidential discussion regarding their matter.