Catryna Bilyk (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Wong, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

(i) the role of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor is essential in reviewing the operation, effectiveness and implications of Australia's counter terrorism and national security legislation on an ongoing basis, including considering whether Australia's national security laws contain appropriate safeguards for protecting the rights of Australians, and remain necessary and proportionate to any threat of terrorism or threat to national security,

(ii) the Government has announced an intention to reverse its decision, announced earlier in 2014, to abolish the role of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor; and

(iii) the position of Independent National Security Legislation Monitor has been vacant since 20 April 2014; and

(b) calls on the Attorney-General to immediately take steps to ensure the appointment, as a matter of priority, of a suitably qualified and experienced person to the role of Independent National Security Legislation Monitor.