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In forceAdditional inquiry functions of Inspector‑General
Part IIInspector‑General
Division 1Establishment and functions of Inspector‑General
9 Additional inquiry functions of Inspector‑General
Intelligence agencies
(1)
The Prime Minister may request the Inspector‑General to inquire into a matter relating to an intelligence agency.
(2)
The Inspector‑General must comply with a request under subsection (1) if inquiring into the matter is within the functions of the Inspector‑General referred to in section 8 (whether those functions may be performed following a request by a Minister or otherwise).
Commonwealth agencies
(3)
The Prime Minister may request the Inspector‑General to inquire into an intelligence or security matter relating to a Commonwealth agency.
(4)
The Inspector‑General must comply with a request under subsection (3).
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