Investigateway.com.au is operated by Michael Hessenthaler, a private investigator first licensed in 1975 and now retired.
Although he no longer provides investigation services, he is able to refer you to former associates and colleagues well known to him where you are assured of ethical and skilled service.
Michael is regarded by many as one of Australia's most experienced private investigators. Michael has carried out around 10,000 investigations in Australia during his more than 30 years in the business, mainly in the area of common law and statutory liability. He is best described as a factual investigator.
He has abundant skills and knowledge of the litigation process, insurance & risk, common law and statute law. Michael has also carried out major investigations into securities fraud, international money laundering and hidden banking schemes, insurance claims fraud, employee theft & white collar fraud, computer related fraud and computer security breaches.
Michael devotes much of his time to the operation of this website which includes giving free help and advice to many.
He is also a successful web designer and developer and has built this website.
You can email Michael at