Comprehensive review of the legal framework governing the National Intelligence Community
The submission to the Attorney-General’s Department (Department) regarding the Comprehensive review of the legal framework governing the National Intelligence Community (Review), led by Dennis Richardson AO was prepared by the Law Council of Australia.
The Law Council understands the Review follows a recommendation made by Professor Michael L’Estrange AO and Mr Stephen Merchant PSM who undertook the 2017 Independent Intelligence Review (IIR). The IIR recommended there be a comprehensive review of the Acts governing Australia’s intelligence community to ensure agencies operate under a legislative framework which is clear, coherent and contains consistent protections for Australians. The IIR recommended this comprehensive review consider the different warrant thresholds across various Acts which may create uncertainty.
You can read the full submission below.
Last Updated on 13/07/2020
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