INSLM's report on Certain Questioning and Detention Powers in Relation to Terrorism

The INSLM has made a number of recommendations in relation to agencies' questioning and detention powers including that:

• the legislation governing ASIO's compulsory questioning power be brought into line with the equivalent power available under the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, and
• ASIO's questioning and detention power – which has never been sought, or used, by ASIO – be repealed or cease when the sunset date is reached.

The Government is carefully considering the report's recommendations.

The Government thanks the Hon Roger Gyles AO QC for his work. Mr Gyles made a significant contribution to the role, bringing years of experience across a range of legal fields to the complex challenges facing Australia's national security. The Government will soon announce the new INSLM.

Independent oversight of our national security agencies is critical. The Government will continue to ensure our national security agencies have the powers they need to keep Australians safe while protecting our freedoms.

The report is available on the INSLM website.