Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00108:clause:1_10c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00108
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 10C
Character Range: 11582–12740

10C  Independence of Inspector‑General
 (1) Subject to this Act and to other laws of the Commonwealth, the Inspector‑General:
 (a) has complete discretion in the performance of the Inspector‑General's functions and the exercise of the Inspector‑General's powers; and
 (b) is not subject to direction by any person in relation to the performance or exercise of those functions or powers.
Note: However, the Minister may direct the Inspector‑General to conduct a review: see subsection 10D(2).
 (2) In particular, the Inspector‑General is not subject to direction in relation to:
 (a) whether or not a particular outcome or priority is to be included in a work plan for a financial year; or
 (b) the conduct of a review, including:
 (i) the terms of reference for a review; and
 (ii) how a review is to be conducted; and
 (iii) the timing of a review; and
 (iv) the priority to be given to a review; or
 (c) the content of a report under this Act.
Note: However, the Inspector‑General must consult with the Minister in relation to the terms of reference and priority of directed reviews under section 10: see subsection 10D(5).

Division 3—Conduct of reviews