Inspector-General of Defence Bill
About this bill
This bill establishes the offices of Inspector-General of Defence and Deputy Inspector-General of Defence to assist the Minister of Defence to oversee the Defence Force and account accurately to the House of Representatives for its activities, and to assure the public that the activities of the Defence Force are subject to independent scrutiny.
Current status
Passed first reading 09 November 2022, now with the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee (currently before committee).
Submissions due 31 January 2023
Member of Parliament responsible
Bill type
Government bill
Votes
First reading 09 November 2022
Passed by a majority of 54 votes (86 ayes, 32 noes, 0 abstentions)
All data
| Bill type | Government bill |
|---|---|
| Parliament | 53 |
| Ref | 178-1 |
| Introduced | 27 October 2022 |
| First reading | 9 November 2022 |
| Select Committee | Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee |
| Public submissions due | 31 January 2023 |
| Divided | No |
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