Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY ACT 1986 - SECT 23

             (1)  Where the Inspector‑General has conducted an inquiry under this Act following a complaint, the Inspector‑General shall give to the complainant a written response relating to the inquiry.

             (2)  The Inspector‑General shall not give such a response to the complainant until the head of the relevant agency and the Inspector‑General have agreed that the giving to the complainant of a response in the terms proposed will not prejudice security, the defence of Australia or Australia's relations with other countries.

             (3)  The Inspector‑General must give a copy of the response to the responsible Minister.