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Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010
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C2023C00478 (C19)
08 December 2023
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Part 1—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Object
4 Definitions
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Part 2—Independent National Security Legislation Monitor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history