Inspector Genreal Of The Australian Defence Force (igadf) 20 Year Review Document 843/24/25 – Internal Review Documents For Release (pdf, 988.72 Kb)

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This internal review document contains observations on the Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) role and institutional independence, prepared for consideration by the Honourable Duncan Kerr. The author, drawing on experience as assistant IGADF during the Afghanistan Inquiry, assesses the IGADF's operational independence as robust and unconstrained by command, noting the office has produced critical reports at various levels without observed pressure. Key recommendations include: requiring appointees to have recent ADF familiarity and background; extending the appointment term from five to seven years; and making appointees ineligible for reappointment to remove potential bias toward securing renewal. The document addresses institutional design considerations rather than specific defence programs or operations, with the excerpt appearing substantially complete regarding substantive content on IGADF governance and independence safeguards.