Inspector General of Intelligence and Security [electronic resource]
- Bib ID:
- 5947566
- Online Access:
- Archived at ANL
- Related Online Resources:
- Publisher site
- Description:
- Kingston, A.C.T. : Australia. Inspector General of Intelligence and Security
- Series:
- PANDORA electronic collection.
- Technical Details:
-
- Mode of access: Available online. Address as at 27/04/2012: http://www.igis.gov.au/
- System requirements: Adobe Acrobat to access pdf's.
- Summary:
-
"The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is an independent statutory office holder who reviews the activities of the six intelligence agencies referred to as the "Australian Intelligence Community"... ...The purpose of this review is to ensure that the agencies act legally and with propriety, comply with ministerial guidelines and directives and respect human rights. The functions of the Inspector-General are prescribed under sections 8, 9 and 9A of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986. The Inspector-General can undertake a formal inquiry into the activities of an Australian intelligence agency in response to a complaint or a reference from a minister. The Inspector-General can also act independently to initiate inquiries and conducts regular inspections and monitoring of agency activities. In conducting an inquiry, the Inspector-General has significant powers which include requiring the attendance of witnesses, taking sworn evidence, copying and retention of documents and entry into an Australian intelligence agencies' premises. The Inspector-General can also conduct preliminary inquiries into matters in order to decide whether to initiate a full inquiry."
- Notes:
-
- Title from title screen (viewed on 18 Apr. 2012)
- Text.
- Selected for archiving
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Australia. Inspector General of Intelligence and Security
- Copyright:
-
Copyright Undetermined
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
- Reason for copyright status:
- Cannot determine publication date because this is a continuing publication
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Feedback
Similar items
- Report on the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, December 1984 / Royal Commission on Australia's Security and Intelligence Agencies
- A review of security assessment procedures / report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Security Intelligence Organization
- An advisory report on the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation legislation amendment bill 1999 / Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Security Intelligence Organization
- ASIO now : a snapshot of Australia's security intelligence agency
- An advisory report on the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2002 / Parliamentary Joint Committee on ASIO, ASIS and DSD