13Cooperation with entities in connection with performance of ONI’s functions

13 Cooperation with entities in connection with performance of ONI’s functions

(1) In performing functions and exercising powers, ONI may cooperate with: (a) subject to subsections (5) and (6): (i) an authority of another country; or (ii) a public international organisation; approved in an instrument under subsection (2); and (b) any other person or entity, within or outside Australia. (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), the Director‑General may, in writing, approve an authority of another country, or a public international organisation, as being capable of assisting ONI in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers. (3) Each month the Director‑General must, in writing, notify the Prime Minister of: (a) each approval given under subsection (2) during the month; and (b) each variation or revocation of an approval given under subsection (2) during the month.

Note: The Director‑General does not need to notify the Prime Minister if no approvals are given, and no variations or revocations of approvals are made, in a particular month.

(5) The Prime Minister may, at any time, cancel an approval given under subsection (2). (6) The cancellation of an approval: (a) must be in writing; and (b) unless specified otherwise, has immediate effect. (7) An approval under subsection (2), and a cancellation of an approval under subsection (5), are not legislative instruments.