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.