Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00478:section:3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00478
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 3
Character Range: 4528–5225

3  Object
  The object of this Act is to appoint an Independent National Security Legislation Monitor who will assist Ministers in ensuring that Australia's counter‑terrorism and national security legislation:
 (a) is effective in deterring and preventing terrorism and terrorism‑related activity which threatens Australia's security; and
 (b) is effective in responding to terrorism and terrorism‑related activity; and
 (c) is consistent with Australia's international obligations, including:
 (i) human rights obligations; and
 (ii) counter‑terrorism obligations; and
 (iii) international security obligations; and
 (d) contains appropriate safeguards for protecting the rights of individuals.