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#### 21 Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold hearings
(1) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold a hearing for the purposes of performing his or her functions under this Act.
(2) A hearing, or a part of a hearing:
(a) may be held in private if the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor so directs; and
(b) must be held in private for any time during which a person is giving evidence that discloses operationally sensitive information.
Otherwise, a hearing must be held in public.
(3) A hearing may otherwise be conducted in such a manner as the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor thinks fit.
(4) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor must ensure that a record of a hearing is made.
(5) A direction given under paragraph (2)(a) is not a legislative instrument.