Terms of Reference

The Inquiry is to examine and report on:

1. the arrest, detention, charging, prosecution and release of Dr Haneef, the cancellation of his Australian visa and the issuing of a criminal justice stay certificate;
   
   
2. the administrative and operational procedures and arrangements of the Commonwealth and its agencies relevant to these matters;
   
   
3. the effectiveness of cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Commonwealth agencies and with state law enforcement agencies relating to these matters; and
   
   
4. having regard to (a), (b) and (c),any deficiencies in the relevant laws or administrative and operational procedures and arrangements of the Commonwealth and its agencies, including agency and interagency communication protocols and guidelines.