When performing the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor's functions, the Monitor must have regard to:
(a) Australia's obligations under international agreements (as in force from time to time), including:
(i) human rights obligations; and
(ii) counter - terrorism obligations; and
(iii) international security obligations; and
(b) arrangements agreed from time to time between the Commonwealth, the States and the Territories to ensure a national approach to countering terrorism.