9Additional inquiry functions of Inspector‑General

#### 9 Additional inquiry functions of Inspector‑General Intelligence agencies (1) The Prime Minister may request the Inspector‑General to inquire into a matter relating to an intelligence agency. (2) The Inspector‑General must comply with a request under subsection (1) if inquiring into the matter is within the functions of the Inspector‑General referred to in section 8 (whether those functions may be performed following a request by a Minister or otherwise). Commonwealth agencies (3) The Prime Minister may request the Inspector‑General to inquire into an intelligence or security matter relating to a Commonwealth agency. (4) The Inspector‑General must comply with a request under subsection (3).