Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL SECURITY LEGISLATION MONITOR ACT 2010

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY

   1.      Short title  
   2.      Commencement  
   3.      Object  
   4.      Definitions  

   PART 2--INDEPENDENT--NATIONAL SECURITY LEGISLATION MONITOR

           Division 1--Establishment, functions and powers of Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

   5.      Independent National Security Legislation Monitor  
   6.      Functions of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor  
   7.      References to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor by the Prime Minister or the Attorney - General  
   7A.     References to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor by the Committee on Intelligence and Security  
   8.      Regard to be had to international obligations and constitutional arrangements  
   9.      Emphasis to be given to counter - terrorism and national security legislation that has been applied or considered recently  
   10.     Consultation with agencies etc.  

           Division 2--Appointment of Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

   11.     Appointment  
   11A.    Obligation to fill vacancy as soon as practicable  
   12.     Term of appointment  
   13.     Remuneration and allowances  
   14.     Leave of absence  
   15.     Outside employment  
   16.     Disclosure of interests to the Attorney - General  
   17.     Other terms and conditions  
   18.     Resignation  
   19.     Termination of appointment  
   20.     Acting Independent National Security Legislation Monitor  

   PART 3--INFORMATION--GATHERING POWERS

   21.     Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold hearings  
   22.     Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may summon person  
   23.     Evidence on oath or by affirmation  
   24.     Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may request production of a document or thing  
   25.     Offences  
   26.     No criminal or civil liability under secrecy provisions  
   27.     Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may retain documents or things  
   28.     Protection of information and documents  

   PART 4--REPORTING--REQUIREMENTS

   29.     Annual report  
   29A.    Special report  
   29B.    Statutory review report  
   30.     Report on a reference by the Prime Minister or the Attorney - General  

   PART 5--MISCELLANEOUS

   31.     Immunity from legal action  
   32.     Regulations  
   33.      Staff of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor  
   34.     Contractors engaged by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor