10Consultation with agencies etc.

10 Consultation with agencies etc.

(1) When performing functions relating to Australia’s counter‑terrorism and national security legislation, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor must have regard to: (a) the functions of agencies that have functions relating to, or are involved in the implementation of, that legislation; and (b) functions relating to that legislation that are conferred on a person who holds any office or appointment under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory. (2) When performing functions relating to Australia’s counter‑terrorism and national security legislation, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may consult with: (b) the Ombudsman; or (c) the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security; or (ca) the Human Rights Commissioner; or (cb) the Privacy Commissioner; or (cc) the head of an agency established by a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; or (d) a person mentioned in paragraph (1)(b); as the Monitor considers necessary.