Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00128:clause:2_17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00128
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 17
Character Range: 25953–26753

17  At the end of section 15
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 (2) The Inspector‑General is not required by subsection (1) to advise the head of an agency that the Inspector‑General proposes to conduct an inquiry into a matter that relates directly to the head of the agency.

 (3) However, if the Inspector‑General does not advise the head of an agency that the Inspector‑General proposes to conduct an inquiry into a matter that relates directly to the head of the agency, the Inspector‑General must instead advise:
 (a) if the matter relates to the head of ASIO, ASIS or ONA—the responsible Minister in relation to ASIO, ASIS or ONA, as the case requires; or
 (b) if the matter relates to the head of DIGO, DIO or DSD—the Secretary of the Department of Defence.

 (4) To avoid doubt, this section is subject to section 17.