Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY ACT 1986 - SECT 4

                   The objects of this Act are:

                     (a)  to assist Ministers in the oversight and review of:

                              (i)  the compliance with the law by, and the propriety of particular activities of, Australian intelligence or security agencies;

                             (ii)  the effectiveness and appropriateness of the procedures of those agencies relating to the legality or propriety of their activities; and

                            (iii)  certain other aspects of the activities and procedures of certain of those agencies;

                     (b)  to assist Ministers in ensuring that the activities of those agencies are consistent with human rights; and

                     (c)  to allow for review of certain directions given to ASIO by the Attorney‑General.