# 63 Independence

Subject to this Act and to other laws of the Commonwealth, the Cyber Incident Review Board:

- (a) has complete discretion in the performance of the Board’s functions and the exercise of the Board’s powers; and
- (b) is not subject to direction by any person in relation to the performance or exercise of those functions or powers.

Note: The Minister must approve the terms of reference for a review to be undertaken by the Board: see subsection 46(2).