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Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986
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C2006C00722
13 December 2006
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12 April 2007
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Part I—Preliminary
1 Short title [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
3 Interpretation
4 Objects of Act
5 Application of Act
5A Application of the Criminal Code
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Part II—Inspector-General
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Division 1—Establishment and functions of Inspector-General
6 Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
6A Acting Inspector-General
7 Appointment of Judge as Inspector-General not to affect tenure etc.
8 Inquiry functions of Inspector-General
9 Additional inquiry functions of Inspector-General
9A Inspection functions of Inspector-General
9B Power to enter places of detention
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Division 2—Complaints
10 Form of complaints
11 Inquiry into complaint
12 Procedure where complaint not pursued
13 Special arrangements for persons in custody
14 Preliminary inquiries
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Division 3—Inquiries
15 Inspector-General to inform certain persons before commencing an inquiry
16 Inspector-General to consult with Auditor-General and Ombudsman
17 Conduct of inquiries
18 Power to obtain information and documents
19 Entry to premises occupied by an agency
19A Power to enter places of detention
20 Security of agency documents
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Division 4—Reports
21 Draft reports relating to inquiries
22 Reports relating to inquiries given to agency head
23 Advice to complainant
24 Action as a result of reports
24A Action as a result of reports given to Minister or Secretary
25 Reports concerning collection or communication of intelligence
25A Reports relating to other inspections
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Part III—Administrative Provisions
26 Terms and conditions of appointment
27 Remuneration and allowances
28 Leave of absence
29 Resignation
30 Termination of appointment
31 Disclosure of interests
32 Staff
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Part IV—Miscellaneous
32A Inspector-General may obtain reports
32B Minister to give directions and guidelines to Inspector-General
33 Protection from civil actions
34 Secrecy
34A Information and documents may be given to Royal Commissioners
35 Annual report
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36 Regulations
Notes to the STYLEREF ShortT \* MERGEFORMAT Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986