21Defence aspects of a matter

21 Defence aspects of a matter

(1) The Minister must not direct the Inspector to inquire into a defence aspect of a transport security matter or of an offshore security matter if, within a reasonable time of having been consulted, the Defence Minister has objected to that aspect of the matter being inquired into. (2) A defence aspect of a transport security matter or an offshore security matter is an aspect of the matter that involves: (a) the operation of the Australian Defence Force in connection with the defence of Australia; or (b) the operation of the Australian Defence Force in connection with international humanitarian aid or United Nations peace‑keeping operations; or (c) the management of an emergency or a disaster, to the extent that that management involves the Australian Defence Force; or (d) the use of information in the possession of the Australian Defence Force; or (e) the use of property owned or leased by, or otherwise in the possession of, the Australian Defence Force; or (f) the conduct of a member of the Australian Defence Force in the course of performing his or her duties.