Documents Relating To The Implementation Of The Government Response To The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s Secrecy Review.

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The Attorney-General's Department released documents concerning implementation of the Government's response to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor's November 2024 Secrecy Review. The review examined secrecy offences in Part 5.6 of the Criminal Code, assessing their effectiveness, necessity, proportionality, and consistency with international obligations and safeguards. The Government agreed in full, in principle, or in part with 12 of 15 recommendations. The department is implementing the response as part of comprehensive secrecy law reforms, with legislation timing subject to Government consideration. Meeting briefs document discussions between the Attorney-General, the INSLM, and News Corp Australia. Significant redactions apply under section 47F (relating to business affairs information) and section 22 (personal information).