Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00130:clause:1_29a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00130
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 29A
Character Range: 6018–7657

29A  Special report
 (1) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may, from time to time, prepare and give to the Attorney‑General a report (a special report) relating to the performance of the Monitor's functions as set out in paragraphs 6(1)(a), (b) and (ca).
 (2) Before preparing the special report, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor must give to the Attorney‑General and Prime Minister a notice in writing:
 (a) of his or her intention to prepare the special report; and
 (b) providing reasons why, in the opinion of the Monitor, the special report is required.
 (3) If the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor considers that a special report contains information of the kind referred to in subsection 29(3), the Monitor must also prepare and give to the Attorney‑General, at the same time as the special report, a version of the report which does not contain that information (a declassified special report).
 (4) In determining whether the report contains information of the kind referred to in subsection 29(3), the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may consult the responsible Minister or responsible Ministers concerned.
 (5) The Attorney‑General must cause a copy of:
 (a) the special report; or
 (b) if the special report contains information of the kind referred to in subsection 29(3)—the corresponding declassified special report;
to be presented to each House of the Parliament within the earlier of:
 (c) 15 sitting days of that House after the day on which he or she receives the report; or
 (d) 30 days after the day on which he or she receives the report.