| Agency | ASIS/ASIO |
| Source | IGIS own motion inquiry |
| Duration (date initiated to date finalised) | 12 July 2018 – 20 December 2018 |
| Number of recommendations made | 4 |
| Percentage of recommendations accepted | 100% |
| Implementation progress as at 30 June 2019 | 100% fully implemented |
On 12 July 2018 the Inspector-General commenced an inquiry into allegations that ASIS officers engaged in misconduct and fraud. The allegations were made by a former ASIS officer.
At the time, the resources of the office were not sufficient to commit to an inquiry on an urgent basis. Consequently, the Inspector-General identified Mr Bruce Miller AO as having the appropriate expertise and security clearance and invited Mr Miller to lead the Inquiry. In accordance with section 32(4) of the IGIS Act, approval of Mr Miller’s appointment was obtained from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Pursuant to section 32AA of the IGIS Act, the Inspector-General delegated to Mr Miller, in writing, the functions and powers required for him to lead the Inquiry. Mr Miller led the Inquiry supported by IGIS staff.
The Inquiry Report was completed on 20 December 2018 and the Inspector-General adopted the Inquiry Report as her own. The Inquiry found no evidence to support the allegations, either in the records reviewed or through interviews of those in a position to know the facts. The Inquiry did, however, find areas where ASIO and ASIS could improve communication and collaboration.
The Report included four recommendations, all of which were accepted. All recommendations have now been implemented and ASIO and ASIS have provided this office with details of the implementation