43Interim review, and review of this Act and provision of identity verification services

43 Interim review, and review of this Act and provision of identity verification services

Interim review (1A) The Minister must cause an interim review to be started as soon as practicable after 12 months, and before the end of 2 years, of the commencement of this section. (1B) The interim review must consider the adequacy and operation of: (a) the privacy protections contained in this Act; and (b) the security requirements and obligations contained in this Act; and (c) the penalties for non‑compliance with obligations set out in participation agreements, including considering whether civil penalties should apply. Review of Act and provision of identity verification services (1) The Minister must cause a review of the operation of this Act and the provision of identity verification services to be started within 2 years of the commencement of this section. Consultation, preparation and tabling of reports (2A) The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Commissioner appointed under section 8B of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986, and the Information Commissioner, must be consulted in relation to a review under subsection (1A) or (1). (2) The Minister must cause a report of the review to be prepared and given to the Minister. (3) The Minister must cause a copy of the report to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the Minister receives the report.