The Investigators (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer affairs television |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Sonia Humphrey, Helen Wellings, Eric Campbell, Sarah Henderson, Leigh McClusky, Jon Faine |
The Investigators was a consumer affairs television series from Australia that broadcast on the ABC between 1985 and 1995.
Initially hosted by Sonia Humphrey, the role of presenter and lead reporter was taken over by Helen Wellings in 1987. The program also featured prominent reporters such as foreign correspondent Eric Campbell, politician Sarah Henderson, journalist Leigh McClusky, and radio host Jon Faine.
Ranked among the top-rated shows on ABC, The Investigators received considerable viewer engagement, with Wellings reporting an average of 500 consumer grievances each week concerning various products and services.
In 1993, the series was honored with the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Achievement in Public Affairs.
The series concluded in 1995 as part of ABC's budget reductions, which also resulted in the discontinuation of state-specific editions of The 7.30 Report.