Ben Morton (Tangney, Liberal Party, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet) Share this | Hansard source

I thank my parliamentary colleague for his contribution to the debate on the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Amendment Bill 2021. This bill reflects the government's ongoing commitment to ensuring Australia has a robust national security and counterterrorism framework. It will assist the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor in the performance of their role, helping to ensure Australia's counterterrorism and national security legislation remains necessary, appropriate and proportionate. The bill implements the recommendations made by the former monitor in the 2019 Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community to allow the monitor to report on matters more urgently or particularly than in the annual report. The additional amendments moved by the government will ensure appropriate reporting and staffing arrangements for the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, ensuring they can effectively execute their important oversight role. I thank my colleagues across the chamber for their support for these measures.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

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