The (PJCIS) has commenced a review into the . The bill review was referred to the Committee by the .
The proposes amendments to the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986 to improve the ability of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) to provide effective oversight of intelligence and security agencies.
The bill would improve reporting and information sharing processes, allow the IGIS to consider employment related grievances for staff employed by the Office of ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Intelligence and introduce provisions preventing the head or deputy head of an agency overseen by the IGIS from being appointed to the position immediately after serving in that capacity.
The bill includes a number of technical amendments to improve clarity, modernise drafting expressions and remove redundant provisions, as well as to address certain limitations in the Inspector-General’s oversight functions and powers.
In addition, the bill also amends the provisions of the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 to clarify information sharing arrangements with the IGIS.
Submissions to the inquiry are invited by Friday, 17 February 2023.
Further information on the inquiry can be obtained from the .
