Attorney General to consult Chief Justice in selection of State's Independent Examiner of security

The Department of Justice statement said: 'The Minister intends to request the Attorney General (pictured) to consult with the Chief Justice to identify a suitable person and will then seek Cabinet approval for the appointment on a designate basis in preparation for the commencement of the Act.' File photo: Mark Stedman

The Attorney General is to consult with the Chief Justice to identify the judge to be the country’s first oversight examiner of the security services.

The position of Independent Examiner of Security Legislation will start as a designate role until the office is up and running.