Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00478:section:21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00478
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 21
Character Range: 25256–26110

21  Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold hearings
 (1) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold a hearing for the purposes of performing his or her functions under this Act.
 (2) A hearing, or a part of a hearing:
 (a) may be held in private if the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor so directs; and
 (b) must be held in private for any time during which a person is giving evidence that discloses operationally sensitive information.
Otherwise, a hearing must be held in public.
 (3) A hearing may otherwise be conducted in such a manner as the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor thinks fit.
 (4) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor must ensure that a record of a hearing is made.
 (5) A direction given under paragraph (2)(a) is not a legislative instrument.