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The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security provides independent assurance for the Prime Minister, senior ministers and Parliament as to whether Australia's intelligence and security agencies act legally and with propriety by inspecting, inquiring into and reporting on their activities.
Immigration Matters
As from 1 July 2011, we will not inquire into individual complaints about lack of timeliness in any case where an application for a permanent visa is less than 12 months old. IGIS will consider complaints about timeliness where an application is more than 12 months old, on a case by case basis.
Inquiry into Community Detention Security Assessments
On 1 November 2011 the Inspector-General commenced an inquiry into community detention security assessments and related matters
Defence Security Authority Inquiry
On 1 June 2011 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate vetting practices by the Defence Security Authority.