Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986

The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Inspector‑General:

for misbehaviour; or

if the Inspector‑General is unable to perform the duties of the Inspector‑General’s office because of physical or mental incapacity.

If the Inspector‑General:

becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit;

fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the duty to disclose interests) or rules made for the purposes of that section;

The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Inspector‑General if:

the Inspector‑General holds office on a full‑time basis; and

the Inspector‑General:

engages, except with the approval of the Attorney‑General, in paid work outside the duties of the Inspector‑General’s office; or

is absent from duty, except on leave, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months.

A reference in subsections (1), (2) and (2A) to a person holding office as Inspector‑General does not include a reference to a person who is a Judge.

If a person appointed as Inspector‑General is a Judge and that person ceases to be a Judge, the Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of that person.