Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2010A00127:clause:9_9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2010A00127
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 9 cl 9
Character Range: 113970–114678

9  Additional inquiry functions of Inspector‑General

Intelligence agencies
 (1) The Prime Minister may request the Inspector‑General to inquire into a matter relating to an intelligence agency.
 (2) The Inspector‑General must comply with a request under subsection (1) if inquiring into the matter is within the functions of the Inspector‑General referred to in section 8 (whether those functions may be performed following a request by a Minister or otherwise).

Commonwealth agencies
 (3) The Prime Minister may request the Inspector‑General to inquire into an intelligence or security matter relating to a Commonwealth agency.
 (4) The Inspector‑General must comply with a request under subsection (3).