Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

If a special intelligence operation is authorised under this Division, the Director‑General must give the Attorney‑General and the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security a written report:

if the special intelligence operation authority has effect for a period of 6 months or less—for that period; or

otherwise:

for the first 6‑months during which the special intelligence operation authority has effect; and

for the remainder of the period during which the special intelligence operation authority has effect.

A report under subsection (1) must report on the extent to which the special intelligence operation has, during the period to which the report relates, assisted the Organisation in the performance of one or more special intelligence functions.

The Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security has oversight powers in relation to conduct engaged in accordance with this Division: see section 8 of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986.

A report under subsection (1) must report on whether conduct of a participant in a special intelligence operation:

caused the death of, or injury to, any person; or

involved the commission of a sexual offence against any person; or

resulted in loss of, or damage to, property.

A report under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.