Public Announcements

On 1 June 2011 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate vetting practices by the Defence Security Authority.
On 10 January 2011 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an Inquiry into the actions of relevant Australian agencies in relation to the arrest and detention overseas of Mr Mamdouh Habib from 2001 to 2005.
On 22 July 2010 the Cabinet Secretary, Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig, announced the appointment of Dr Vivienne Thom as the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security for a period of five years from 19 July 2010
On 27 March 2009 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an Inquiry into DSD - PDF 19KB | RTF 33KB
On 14 November 2007 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an Inquiry into ASIO - PDF 25KB | RTF 40KB
On 27 March 2007 the Inspector-General announced he had been re-appointed - PDF 36KB | RTF 38KB
On 23 March 2004 the Prime Minister announced the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security - PDF 36KB | RTF 39KB
On 21 September 2000 the Attorney-General announced action for Improving Security Within Australia - PDF 35KB | RTF 47KB following the government’s adoption of the recommendations from a recent IGIS report.
On 25 May 1999 the IGIS announced that he had been asked to commence an Inquiry into the activities of Mr Jean-Philippe Wispelaere - PDF 35KB | RTF 38KB

Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security