| Category | Core Australian resources | Why it matters |
| Identity and entity verification | ABN Lookup, ASIC, ACNC, DVS/myID where authorised | Confirms who or what an entity is before relying on documents, invoices, bank details or business claims. |
| Telecommunications | Optus, Telstra, Network, Telco Foundation, ISP address, website search, | Confirms account ownership, capacity of telco services, cconnectiv |
| MyGov ID Medicare Centrelink Child Support | FOI, Request. | Confirmation of identity, clarity of claims, CS investigations. |
| Financial and asset mapping | BSB Lookup, PPSR, AFSA, ASIC, land title searches, ASX, Moneysmart | Useful for financial abuse, hidden assets, debts, property control, business interests and compensation/cost recovery strategy. |
| Court and legal preparation | FCFCOA, Federal Law Search, AustLII, NSW Caselaw, state court lists, Federal Court practice notes | Supports chronologies, issue mapping, procedural context and solicitor-ready evidence packs. |
| Technology-facilitated abuse | eSafety, WAGEC, 1800RESPECT device safety, ReportCyber, wearable, personal device, smart home, entertainment, security, access control, office, tracking and monitoring devices and features. | Essential for stalking, surveillance, account compromise, car/app tracking, spyware, doxxing and online harassment. |
| Fraud/scam/identity recovery | Scamwatch, IDCARE, ReportCyber, Moneysmart, ASIC alerts | Supports financial harm triage, identity theft recovery and scam reporting. |
| Professional/licence checks | ASIC professional registers, banned/disqualified registers, APRA registers, ABLIS, state PI/security registers | Helps check advisers, companies, investigators, licence holders and regulated services. |
| Evidence integrity | Hunchly-style web capture, metadata retention, chain-of-custody logs, court practice notes | Helps ensure evidence is organised, dated, explainable and capable of being relied on. |
| Safety and wellbeing | 1800RESPECT, eSafety, WESNET, specialist DFV services, legal aid pathways | Keeps the investigation aligned with safety, not curiosity. |
