What is the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor?

How does it differ from other oversight bodies? 

And what are the legal and policy issues we are grappling with that have prompted a Secrecy Review? 

In this episode, Jake Blight joins Danielle Ireland-Piper to discuss secrecy laws, how they fit into the national security landscape, and his organisation's recent review.

Jake Blight is the current Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, and previously an Associate Professor in the Practice of National Security Law with the ANU National Security College (NSC). 

Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at NSC.   

Show notes:  

• Independent National Security Legislation Monitor: Secrecy Review Background 
• Legal literacy: This two-day program, co-designed with the ANU College of Law, introduces reading and using relevant legislation, how the Constitution affects national security laws, the role of international law and the ways our national security laws are made, amended and overseen. 
• ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more 

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