Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010
8Regard to be had to international obligations and constitutional arrangements
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8 Regard to be had to international obligations and constitutional arrangements
When performing the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s functions, the Monitor must have regard to: (a) Australia’s obligations under international agreements (as in force from time to time), including: (i) human rights obligations; and (ii) counter‑terrorism obligations; and (iii) international security obligations; and (b) arrangements agreed from time to time between the Commonwealth, the States and the Territories to ensure a national approach to countering terrorism.