Small Team – Big Results
At Online Investigations Pty Ltd we maintain a small but highly skilled team that works diligently behind the scenes in both administration and research. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of investigative services.
Our investigators are mature-age professionals with diverse backgrounds who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their work. We value the unique skills and thoughtful approach they offer which ensures every case is handled with thoroughness, discretion and professionalism.
At this time we are not open to trainees or mentorship programs. We focus on maintaining a small dedicated team that provides expert insights and exceptional service to our clients.
Director – Julia Robson
Julia began her career with the New Zealand Police followed by corporate investigative work in the United Kingdom. In 2012 she founded Online Investigations Pty Ltd in Melbourne where she continues to conduct investigations for legal professionals, businesses and corporate clients across Australia.
Her investigative experience covers a range of complex and sensitive matters including:
- Locating individuals in complex or historical cases including witnesses, debtors and persons of interest in legal proceedings.
- Conducting due diligence for corporate clients to verify personal and business backgrounds, relationships and reputational risks.
- Reuniting families separated by adoption or displacement with a focus on ethical and compassionate investigative practice.
- Protecting intellectual property including investigations into online brand impersonation and unauthorised product use.
Julia has provided expert reports for historical locate and online investigation matters supporting legal proceedings with her detailed knowledge and precision.
In 2024 she was named Investigator of the Year by the Council of International Investigators. Her work has also gained significant public attention. Her podcast series Chasing Charlie — about a long-running international conman — reached number one in both Australia and New Zealand.
In 2024 Julia released Troubled Waters, a re-investigation into the 2011 death of Louisa Ioannidis. The podcast uncovered new evidence and was nominated for Best New Show at the Australian Podcast Awards. It also featured on multiple end-of-year lists on Apple Podcasts.
Julia’s media appearances include serving as the sole investigator on Network TEN’s Long Lost Family, where she successfully reunited several families. Her work on Mix FM’s PI Case Files helped the program reach its first-ever number one ranking during breakfast programming, a milestone in the station’s history.
Today Julia continues to work closely with corporate and legal clients across Australia applying open-source intelligence and methodical research to solve cases where others have reached a dead end.
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