The Committee is required under Section 29(1)(a) of the ​Intelligence Services Act 2001​, to review the administration, expenditure and financial statements of the AGO, ASIO, ASIS, ASD, DIO and the ONA.

The Committee has commenced a review of the ​Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 ​and the ​Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-matching Services) Bill 2018​.

The Committee will inquire into and report on the Office of National Intelligence Bill 2018 and the Office of National Intelligence (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2018.

The Committee will inquiry into and report on the Telecommunication and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018.

The Committee will inquire into and report on the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Police Powers at Airports) Bill 2018.