70Inspection of records relating to human sources generally

70 Inspection of records relating to human sources generally

(1) An inspection under section 67(1)(c) may consist of IBAC inspecting the records of a sample of human sources selected by IBAC having regard to—

(a) the risks associated with each category of human source and the information provided; and

(b) any risks and issues identified in previous inspections; and

(c) any other matter IBAC considers relevant.

(3) For each human source whose records were selected for inspection under subsection (1), IBAC must assess whether the decisions made by the Chief Commissioner and any other member of Victoria Police personnel with respect to the human source—

(4) In considering whether the decisions described in subsection (3) complied with the human source management framework, IBAC may have regard to any of the following matters—

(a) whether the Chief Commissioner appropriately registered the human source as either a reportable human source or a non‑reportable human source;

(b) whether the Public Interest Monitor's recommendations (if any) were implemented;

(c) whether the risks to the safety, welfare and human rights of the human source were adequately managed during the registration period (including any period for which the registration was suspended);

(d) whether there was an improper relationship between the human source and a member of Victoria Police personnel;

(e) whether the tasking of the human source was justified by the purpose of the registration;

(f) whether any changes to the purpose of the human source's registration were appropriate and justified;

(g) the appropriateness of any rewards given to the human source;

(h) whether the receipt from the human source of privileged information or privileged information in respect of which there is an exception to the privilege was appropriate and justified;

(i) any other matter IBAC considers relevant.

(5) This section does not limit IBAC's powers of entry and inspection under section 67.