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Gregory Michael Kelly
Ass. Dip. Comm. Studs (Police & Corr.), I.A.A.I., AFI (NSW), Aff.A.I.I., CIP, JP
Suite 5, Bradbury Professional Centre          

67 Jacaranda Avenue ,
Bradbury NSW
Australia 2560

Web http://www.GregKelly.com.au

Professional Experience

GREG KELLY & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD          February 1997 to Present.
Sydney NSW

Director / Investigator
Responsible for the complete management of the Company and the conduct of forensic and factual investigations. This calls for the attendance to and investigation of, various types of insurance claims including burglary, motor vehicle theft, travel, fire and liability claims. Investigations consisting of recorded interviews, typewritten statements, knowledge of insurance practice and procedures, insurer and insured rights and obligations.

Liaison with underwriting and claims personnel from clerical officers to management, of various major underwriters in Australia. Liaison and operating under instructions from legal advisors on behalf of insurance companies. Review of litigated matters and supply of opinions regarding investigated matters of behalf of insurers and legal advisors. Photography and plan drawing, where relevant to insurance claims and investigations. The identification and evaluation of physical and circumstantial evidence relative to various matters associated with insurance claims. The submission of samples and selection of laboratories for further analysis of those samples to assist in the determination of suspected fraudulent insurance claims. The early identification of legitimate claims with timely advice to insurers to enable proper and appropriate responses to representations by clients and claims finalisation.

Since the establishment of this company, I have been involved in numerous matters and scene examinations involving residential, commercial, industrial and motor vehicle fires which included appointment as a forensic examiner of the HMAS Westralia fire at Perth in May 1998.
Since 2004 I have written and remain a column writer for Electrical Connection Magazine on electrical causation of fire. I am currently a lecturer to the NSW Police Arson Course. I have examined and provided opinion evidence to both prosecution and defence legal counsel. Has provided opinions for the NSW Coroner as an expert in fire examination. Currently licenced as an Electrical Contractor in NSW. Recently appointed as the lecturer in fire and explosion examination for the Bachelor of Forensic Science course at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

NRMA INSURANCE LTD
Sydney NSW

Fire Investigator
Responsible for the investigation and management of fire investigation associated with insurance claims underwritten by NRMA Insurance including investigations conducted in other states.  This involved examining scenes of fire to determine the origin and cause, the subsequent factual investigation, the selection and appointment of internal and external investigators to matters involving, accidental cause, criminal fraud, insurance contracts, contractual obligations and recovery actions. Directly involved with advice to management and legal personnel relative to investigative matters, direction of inquiries, analysis of process and training of staff. Evaluation of investigative reports from external investigators and recommendation on subsequent action. Liaison with legal representatives and government departments. I was responsible for the day to day reporting and recording of suspicious claims surrounding fire, the detection and the subsequent presentation of evidence at various Courts and tribunals. These matters have led to the denial of claims, successful defense of litigated matters and criminal convictions of accused persons identified during those investigations, conducted or directed by me involving millions of dollars during this period. Ongoing involvement in the training of Police in NSW relative to fire investigation with investigative and forensic roles. Internal staff inquiries related to insurance claims, audit requirements and process. During the last eight months of this employment, I was engaged in the supervision of the abovementioned areas with my daily involvement surrounding complex staff fraud allegations, interviewing and reporting to management.    

NZI INSURANCE LTD
Sydney NSW

Arson and Fraud Investigator
Responsible for investigation associated with numerous types of insurance matters, investigative direction, training of staff, liaison with other insurers, barristers, solicitors and government departments. This particular role involved the investigation and examination of many and varied types of claims involving but not limited to, industrial, domestic and commercial risks encompassing, machinery breakdown, loss of profits, fidelity guarantee, burglary, fire, marine, liability and travel. I was a delegate to the IRS, responsible for the examination of process and information, which lead to the establishment of the search parameters for the IRS system.

NSW POLICE SERVICE                                   April 1981 to June, 1989
Sydney NSW
                                         
Criminal Investigation Duties
Responsible for the collection of evidence associated with criminal matters whilst attached to the State Intelligence Group Arson and Explosives Unit. Responsible for the collation of information and determination of intelligence for dissemination, presentations to and briefing of, senior Police administration, to enable timely and effective management.

Scientific Investigation Section
These responsibilities surrounded daily examination of scenes of serious crime as an ‘expert’ in crime scene examination for evidence collection and later presentation at Court. Training of Police and external agencies in matters associated with investigation of serious crime. Liaison with the Anti Fraud Task Force associated with the Insurance Industry, NSW Fire Brigades, Education Department and other agencies. Due to my qualifications in the electrical industry, I was identified early in my career to focus on fire and explosion examination. Training in this Section was extensive leading to other Police being appointed to be trained by me. These duties included being appointed as second in charge of the I District Scientific Investigation Section responsible for crime scene examination in the Fairfield, Cabramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown areas from 1985 to 1988. It was whilst attached to the Scientific Investigation Section that I was trained in evidence identification, collection, packaging, transportation and evaluation, photography and plan drawing.  On call IED (Bomb) Technician.

Self-Employed Electrical Contractor           1978 TO 1981
(Continued to manage and operate that business until 1990)

Licensed Electrical Contractor in New South Wales responsible for the management of an electrical contracting business established in the building industry in 1978 and developing to encompass a specialisation in swimming pool and spa installation. This then led to the establishment of a further business of pool and spa solar heating. Competent in all types of electrical installation, installation and maintenance of electrical circuitry and appliances. These included overhead cranes, control panels used in the control of electrical equipment, fault diagnosis and repair. Electrical testing of equipment and circuits associated with electrical malfunctions. Maintenance and repairs of equipment in commercial and business applications, including offices and restaurants. As I employed other electricians, this business continued to operate whilst I was a member of the NSW Police Force.
Education

Sydney TAFE                                         1983 to 1984

Sydney NSW
Intermediate Representation Techniques

Drafting (Police)

Liverpool TAFE                                                  1973 to 1976

Sydney NSW

Electrical Fitter & Mechanics Trade Course

School Certificate      1972

Australian Insurance Institute
Affiliate
Sydney NSW

NSW Association of Fire Investigators      
Member
Sydney NSW

International Association of Arson Investigators
Member
USA

A w a r d s

1988    Commissioners Commendation re the investigation and subsequent presentation of evidence at Court of an aircraft crash at Chipping Norton in 1986

1986    Commended by Mr. G. Smyth SM at Liverpool Court re the investigation and presentation of evidence at a double attempt murder committal hearing.

1986    Commended for outstanding Policemanship at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident at Heckenberg.

F u r t h e r  E d u c a t i o n

Crime Scene Examiners Course, New South Wales Police

Advanced Crime Scene Examiners Course, New South Wales Police

Improvised Explosive Device Course, Australian Army

Arson Investigation, New South Wales Police.

Criminal Intelligence Analysts Course, New South Wales Police.

Sample Retrieval From Fire Remains, University of Technology

Arson Investigation Course, Tasmania Police

Blood Splash Pattern Interpretation Course, University of Forensic Science Corning New York.

Interrogation and Scientific Content Analysis Course

Numerous annual and bi-annual conferences on fire investigation

General Insurance Code of Practice course & examination NRMA Insurance

 A c t i v i t i e s

Current lecturer to and currently retained by the NSW Police on fire origin and cause examination and investigation. Frequently sought to present to various government agencies and professional bodies on investigative management and examination. Member of the curriculum design team for the Graduate Diploma in Fire Investigation now taught at Charles Sturt University.  Currently a member of the NSW Police Working Party responsible for fire investigation techniques and training.  Currently professional writer contributing to Connection Magazine’s ‘The Electrical Connector’ on fire scene examination and electrical causes of fire. Recently appointed as the lecturer on Fire and Explosion examination in the Bachelor or Forensic Science Course at Canberra Institute of Technology.