10CIndependence of Inspector‑General

10C Independence of Inspector‑General

(1) Subject to this Act and to other laws of the Commonwealth, the Inspector‑General: (a) has complete discretion in the performance of the Inspector‑General’s functions and the exercise of the Inspector‑General’s powers; and (b) is not subject to direction by any person in relation to the performance or exercise of those functions or powers.

Note: However, the Minister may direct the Inspector‑General to conduct a review: see subsection 10D(2).

(2) In particular, the Inspector‑General is not subject to direction in relation to: (a) whether or not a particular outcome or priority is to be included in a work plan for a financial year; or (b) the conduct of a review, including: (i) the terms of reference for a review; and (ii) how a review is to be conducted; and (iii) the timing of a review; and (iv) the priority to be given to a review; or (c) the content of a report under this Act.

Note: However, the Inspector‑General must consult with the Minister in relation to the terms of reference and priority of directed reviews under section 10: see subsection 10D(5).