Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES ACT 2001 - SECT 17

  (1)   There is to be a Director - General of ASIS.

  (2)   The Director - General of ASIS is to be appointed by the Governor - General.

  (3)   Before a recommendation is made to the Governor - General for the appointment of a person as Director - General of ASIS, the Prime Minister must consult with the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.

  (4)   The person who, immediately before the commencement of this Act, held office as the Director - General of ASIS continues, subject to this Act, to hold the office for the remainder of the term for which he or she was appointed.