Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2010A00127:clause:9_9aa
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2010A00127
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 9 cl 9AA
Character Range: 114678–115630

9AA  Limits on the Inspector‑General's functions
  The Inspector‑General must not, in the performance of his or her functions under section 8 or 9:
 (a) inquire into a matter relating to a Commonwealth agency that occurred outside Australia, or before the commencement of this Act, without the approval of:
 (i) if the inquiry started as the result of a request under section 9—the Prime Minister; or
 (ii) otherwise—the responsible Minister; or
 (b) inquire into action taken by a Minister except to the extent necessary to perform the functions of the Inspector‑General referred to in subparagraphs 8(1)(a)(ii) and 8(2)(a)(ii) and paragraph 8(1)(d); or
 (c) inquire into a matter, other than a matter that is referred to the Inspector‑General under subsection 65(1A) of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979, that is, or could be, the subject of a review by the Security Appeals Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.