Public Announcements

2013

On 6 March 2013 the Inspector-General announced a review of the reported actions of ASIO in relation to Mr Benjamin Zygier.

2011

On 1 November 2011 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an inquiry into community detention security assessments and related matters.
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.

2010

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

2009

On 27 March 2009 the Inspector-General announced the commencement of an Inquiry into DSD - PDF 19KB | RTF 33KB

2007

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

2004

On 23 March 2004 the Prime Minister announced the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security - PDF 36KB | RTF 39KB

2000

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.

1999

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