The information described in the disclosure log table below has been released by NHMRC under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and is available for public access.
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Current year's FOI disclosure log
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Past years' FOI disclosure logs
The following tables provide past years' FOI disclosure logs, by financial or calendar year.
- 2025–26
- 2024–25
- 2023–24
- 2022–23
- 2021–22
- 2020–21
- 2019–20
- 2018–19
- 2017–18
- 2016–17
- 2015–16
- 2014–15
- 2013–14
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
2025–26
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 019 | 29/06/2026 | Description of request Access to clinical trial application documents and progress reports relating to NHMRC grants: 236879, 284345, 254537 and 545901. In addition, the progress reports for NHMRC grant 1010613. Summary of documents released Historical grant application synopses and progress reports. Number of documents and type of release Four documents released in full and 6 documents released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 45, 47E, 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 013 Internal Review | 17/06/2026 | Description of request Internal review of decision for FOI 2025/26 013 to grant part access to 3 documents with redactions/deletions under sections 22, 45, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act, as well as refuse access to 6 documents under sections 45, 47C, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. The original request sought access to documents relating to an Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted by Flinders University for Grant G04088, including conflict of interest declarations made by the assessors or reviewers, copies of reviewers’ comments, scoring sheets, moderation notes and documents recording the decision-making process. Summary of documents released Conflict of Interest declarations, letter and a minute with attachment. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in part with redactions/deletions under sections 22, 45, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 009 | 14/05/2026 | Description of request Access to contract documents relating to CN3448150. Summary of documents released Contract agreement and schedules, change proposals, deed of variation and annexures. Number of documents and type of release 12 documents released in part with material redacted/deleted under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 013 | 11/05/2026 | Description of request Access to documents relating to an Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted by Flinders University for Grant G04088, including conflict of interest declarations made by the assessors or reviewers, copies of reviewers’ comments, scoring sheets, moderation notes and documents recording the decision-making process. Summary of documents released Conflict of Interest declarations, and letter and minute re EOI outcomes. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 22, 45, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 012 | 28/04/2026 | Description of request Access to clinical trial, approval and investigation documents relating to the ‘RINSE trial’. Summary of documents released Documents, including approval minute. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full, three documents released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 22, 45, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 015 | 23/04/2026 | Description of request Access to documents relating to the clinical recognition and management of gender incongruence and gender dysphoria in adults within the Australian context. Summary of documents released Email correspondence. Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 22 and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 011 | 14/04/2026 and 14/05/2026 | Description of request Access to correspondence related to FOI 2025/26-005. Summary of documents released Internal and external correspondence. Number of documents and type of release 43 documents released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 22, 47C, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act on 14 April 2026. One document released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 22 and 47F of the FOI Act on 14 May 2026. |
| 2025/26 004 (Internal review) | 10/03/2026 | Description of request Internal review of decision for FOI 2025/26-004 to grant part access to 5 documents and refuse access to 8 documents under sections 22, 45, 47E, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act. The original FOI request sought access to documents related to the Trans20 grant (GNT2006529), including reports, milestone summaries, correspondence, meeting minutes, peer review reports, grant evaluation summaries, internal assessments of project progress or compliance, internal briefing documents and conflict of interest declarations. Summary of documents released Reports about peer review and milestones for the grant. Number of documents and type of release Four documents released in part with redactions/deletions under sections 22, 45, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 005 (Internal review) | 06/02/2026 | Description of request Internal review of decision for FOI 2025/26-005 to refuse access to one document under sections 22, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. The original FOI request sought access to the conflicts of interest disclosures in relation to the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Summary of documents released Conflict of interest disclosures. Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with redactions/deletions under sections 22, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 004 | 29/01/2026 | Description of request Access to documents related to the Trans20 grant (GNT2006529), including reports, milestone summaries, correspondence, meeting minutes, peer review reports, grant evaluation summaries, internal assessments of project progress or compliance, internal briefing documents and conflict of interest declarations. Summary of documents released Progress reports and disclosure of interests form. Number of documents and type of release Five documents released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 47E, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 001 | 17/11/2025 | Description of request Access to documents related to the grant administration of any NHMRC-funded component of Trans20 (GNT2006529). Summary of documents released Funding agreements, grant schedule and progress reports. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full and 6 documents released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 47E, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act. |
| 2025/26 002 | 08/10/2025 | Description of request Access to electronic information from an appropriate database or case management system, in the form of a report, about funded grant applications involving animal research within the timeframe of 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025 (without disclosing individual names or entity names). Summary of documents released Excel worksheet/report which provides relevant, deidentified and aggregated information. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
2024–25
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 016 | 25/09/2025 | Description of request Access to documents relating to the animal ethics and/or animal ethics approval of an NHMRC Ideas Grant and two published papers, within the date range of 1 January 2024 to 31 May 2025. Summary of documents released Email and letter correspondence, including attached memoranda, journal articles and media briefing. Number of documents and type of release Ten documents released in part with material redacted/deleted under sections 22 and 47C of the FOI Act. To the extent that copyright in journal articles is owned by a third party, you will need to seek their permission before you can reuse or disseminate that material. |
| 2024/25 017 | 9/9/2025 | Description of request Access to records associated with NHMRC Ideas Grant Application ID 2036514. Summary of documents released Grant opportunity guidelines, peer review guidelines, application assessment summary, outcome letter and grant schedule. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in full and 2 documents released in part with material redacted under sections 45 and 47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25 018 | 11/08/2025 | Description of request Access to expert assessor documentation, Grant Assessment Committee records, delegate decision-making material, and internal reviews and analyses, for the 2024 Medical Research Future Fund – Cardiovascular Health Mission grant round. Summary of documents released Letter correspondence with attached report, as well as a commitment and expenditure approval. Number of documents and type of release Two documents released in part with redactions/deletions under sections 22, 24A, 45 and 47E of the FOI Act. Access refused for 11 documents under sections 22, 45 and 47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25 013 | 13/06/2025 | Description of request Access to the incoming government brief for the election held in 2025. Summary of documents released NHMRC incoming government brief for 2025 Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 47C and 47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-012 | 03/06/2025 | Description of request Documents related to Human Research Ethics Committee approvals and study design for studies under the grants (GNT2010063; GNT2006529; MRF2032119). Summary of documents released Outcome letters/letter of notification, grant schedules, At Award Ethics Reports and Progress report. Number of documents and type of release Nine documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act and access refused to 12 documents under sections 45, 47E, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-010 | 12/05/2025 | Description of request Access to documents related to the evaluation of or quality of the ‘Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents’ (ASOCTG), but excluding grant applications, with the date range of 9 January 2025 to 7 February 2025 (inclusive). Summary of documents released Email correspondence Number of documents and type of release Five documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-009 | 01/05/2025 | Description of request Access to:
Summary of documents released Internal and external correspondence. Number of documents and type of release Seven documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-003 (Internal review) | 30/04/2025 | Description of request Internal review of decision for FOI 2024/25-003 to refuse access to documents under sections 47F and 47G of the FOI Act. The original FOI request was seeking access to reports for NHMRC funded research involving the use of non-human primates, that were completed in full or part in the years between 2020 and 2023. Summary of documents released Progress and final reports for relevant grants. Number of documents and type of release Four documents released in full, and 4 documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-011 | 29/04/2025 | Description of request Access to any report to the NHMRC that describes the research outcomes arising from the Early Career Fellowship (GNT 1125257) awarded to Prof Andrew J Gardner in 2016 (for the years 2017–2020) for an 'investigation into the potential association between sports concussion and neurodegenerative disease in collision sport athletes'. Summary of documents released 2016 Early Career Fellowship GNT 1125257: Final Report Research Achievements Summary. Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-006 | 07/03/2025 | Description of request Access to information about 'structed rehabilitation’ for people with ME/CFS and background information/ correspondence about seeking a people with experience in providing ‘structured rehabilitation’ to assist in developing new guidelines for ME/CFS. Summary of documents released Email correspondence. Number of documents and type of release Five documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-005 | 04/03/2025 | Description of request Access to the style guides/brand guides/writing guides currently used for NHMRC. Summary of documents released NHMRC style, brand and writing guidance. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in full, and 4 documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. Note that administrative access was provided to the Australian Government Style Manual. |
| 2024/25-008 | 21/02/2025 | Description of request Access to survey questions and documents relating to a 2024 targeted survey on whether the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes remains current and fit for purpose. Summary of document released Survey questions, as well as project information and meeting minutes (with redactions). Number of documents and type of release One document released in full, 5 documents released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 47B, 47C and 47E of the FOI Act, and access refused to 2 documents under sections 47B and 47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2024/25-002 | 20/12/2024 | Description of request Correspondence between:
Summary of document released Email correspondence. Number of documents and type of release Six documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
2023–24
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24-034 | 02/07/2024 | Description of request A list of all interventional clinical trials as defined by the World Health Organisation that were funded by the NHMRC and whose funding period ended between January 2014 and December 2023, including specific data about each trial. Summary of document released Excel spreadsheet containing a list of NHMRC funded grants that ended between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2023, and which resulted from a key word search using the following terms: clinical trial; randomised controlled trial; randomised trial; controlled trial and intervention trial (also using the spelling ‘randomized’, where applicable). Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
| 2023/24-028 | 14/06/2024 | Description of request All internal and external correspondence between National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), NHMRC’s Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee, the Department of Health and Aged Care and the office of the Minister for Health and Aged Care, in relation to the review of the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines between 1 January 2024 to 15 March 2024, containing either sustainability or sustainable. Summary of document released Emails, including attachments. Number of documents and type of release 10 documents were released in part with redactions under s22 of the FOI Act. 7 of the 10 documents also included redactions under s47F of the FOI Act. Document #07: To the extent that copyright in this material is owned by a third party, you will need to seek their permission before you can reuse or disseminate that material. |
| 2023/24-027 | 20/03/2024 | Description of request Access to documents (for example, communications to all staff or senior executives, briefs, agenda papers, submissions) for the period 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023, about either the Royal Commission on the Robo-debt Scheme (‘the Royal Commission’) or the government response to the Royal Commission. Summary of document released Emails, including attachments. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full and 5 documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act. |
| 2023/24-025 | 20/03/2024 | Description of request For the period 1 Jan 2017 to 25 Jan 2024: Access to human clinical data outcomes and any publications for the following:
For the period 1 Jan 2018 and 25 Jan 2024: A copy of documents provided by NHMRC to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the most current information on health risk of mycotoxins. Summary of document released Research Journal Article – Published 2019. Extract available at: Dampness and Mold Hypersensitivity Syndrome as an Umbrella for Many Chronic Diseases—The Clinician’s Point of View - ScienceDirect. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. To the extent that copyright in this material is owned by a third party, you will need to seek their permission before you can reuse or disseminate that material. For further guidance please refer to the third party’s website: How we can help and support you, Elsevier |
| 2023/24 017 | 06/12/2023 and 17/01/2024 | Description of request Access to submissions to inquiry and other documents referenced in the NHMRC Head and Neck Injuries in Football: Guidelines for Prevention and Management, including the Concussion: Notes for Referees, Umpires and Coaches (1995). Summary of document released Submissions to NHMRC and research papers. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in full, 9 documents released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 45, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act, and access refused to 5 documents under subsection 24A(1) of the FOI Act. |
| 2023/24 002 | 23/08/2023 | Description of request Access to the NHMRC report of the Peer Review Analysis Committee. Summary of document released The NHMRC Report of the Peer Review Analysis Committee. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
| 2023/24 001 | 10/08/2023 | Description of request Access to any internal evaluation or analysis reports or presentations by NHMRC on research misconduct, with the timeframe of 1 January 2020 to 13 July 2023. Summary of document released PowerPoint presentation given to a Research Integrity Advisors Workshop in November 2021. Number of documents and type of release One document released with redactions under s22 of the FOI Act. |
2022–23
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 012 | 10/05/2023 and 23/06/2023 | Description of request Access to:
Summary of document released NHMRC meeting reports, as well as an Australian Football League Medical Officers’ Association report, survey and letter to NHMRC. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in part with redactions applied under section 22 of the FOI Act, 30 documents released in full under previous NHMRC FOI requests (ref: 2021/22 001 and 2020/21 015) and access refused to 3 documents under sections 45 and 47G of the FOI Act. In addition, 3 documents were provided under administrative access and one document was released in part with a redaction applied under s22 of the FOI Act following the conclusion of a third-party review process. |
| 2022/23 008 | 27/01/2023 | Description of request Access to:
Summary of document released Application Assessment Summary templates for Emerging Leadership 1, Emerging Leadership 2 and Leadership levels. Number of documents and type of release Three documents were released in full and access to one document was refused under section 47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2022/23 009 | 30/01/2023 | Description of request Access to the data file for the survey reported in Appendix A of the NHMRC publication ‘Consultation report: Options to reach gender equity in the Investigator Grant scheme’. Summary of document released Microsoft Excel worksheet containing de-identified survey responses. Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 45 and 47F of the FOI Act. |
| 2022/23 005 | 30/01/2023 | Description of request Access to all correspondence in the years 2020 to 2022 (inclusive) between NHMRC and the Australian Human Rights Commission about NHMRC’s Investigator Grant scheme. Summary of document released Meeting invitation, including agenda and participant list. Number of documents and type of release One document (with attachments) released in part with redactions applied under sections 22, 47C and 47E of the FOI Act |
| 2022/23 004 | 21/12/2022 | Description of request Access to data on all 2022 Investigator Grant applications, including the level applied for, scores, whether it was funded and applicant gender. Summary of document released Tabular report containing randomised and de-identified information on scheme level applied for, whether the application was funded or not, and applicant gender. Number of documents and type of release One tabular report released in part with redactions applied under sections 47E and 47G of the FOI Act. |
| 2022/23 002 | 20/12/2022 | Description of request Access to data on the number of NHMRC employees, by gender and level of appointment. Summary of document released Tabular report containing de-identified information on NHMRC employees by gender and position classification. Number of documents and type of release One tabular report released in full. |
2021–22
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 023 | 28/07/2022 | Description of request For 2020 Ideas Grant #2002640, access to the application, agreement, any variations to the grant, list of current Chief Investigators, list of any changes to the roster of Chief Investigators, as well as all financial reports required to be lodged by the participants for this grant. Summary of document released A copy of the funding agreement and schedule with information redacted under sections 22, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act. Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with redactions (under sections 22, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act) and access refused to 8 documents (under sections 45, 47E, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act). |
| 2021/22 019 and 2021/22 020 | 16/06/2022 | Description of request
Summary of documents released |
| 2021/22 016 | 31/03/2022 | Description of request Access to NHMRC's Gain of Function Research Review or if not completed, the most recent draft of the Review, and any progress updates on the Review that NHMRC has provided to third parties, between 19 January 2022 and 1 March 2022. Summary of documents released Relevant correspondence. Number of documents and type of release Eleven documents released with redactions under s22 and s47C of the FOI Act. Access refused to 2 documents under s47C and s47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2021/22 014 | 04/03/2022 | Description of request Access to any documents produced between January 2006–December 2018 that include discussions, speculations, assessments, research or judgments on the risks of gain-of-function research. Summary of document released Presentation slides and committee meeting papers. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full, one document released with redactions under s22, s33(a) and s47E of the FOI Act, and access refused to 2 documents under s45, s47C and s47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2021/22 013 | 04/03/2022 | Description of request Access to NHMRC's Gain of Function Research Review or if not completed, the most recent draft of the Review and any progress updates on the Review that NHMRC has provided to third parties. Summary of document released Presentation slides. Number of documents and type of release Two documents released in full and access refused to 9 documents under s47C and s47E of the FOI Act. |
| 2021/22 015 | 16/02/2022 | Description of request
Summary of document released |
| 2021/22 009 | 13/01/2022 | Description of request Access to the application, funding agreement and any progress report for grant #GA59728 awarded to Sydney Health Partners – Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Rapid Applied Research Translation, Stage Two. Summary of document released A copy of the funding agreement, with personal information redacted under section 47F of the FOI Act. Number of documents and type of release One document released with redactions (under section 47F of the FOI Act) and access refused to 3 documents (under sections 45, 47E and 47G of the FOI Act). |
| 2021/22 010 | 24/11/2021 | Description of request Access to a list of all applications for NHMRC funding over the past 5 years for 'migraine', including whether they were successful or unsuccessful. Summary of document released Tabular report containing publically available grant information. Number of documents and type of release One tabular report, containing publically available information on funded grant applications for migraine-related research, released in full. Access refused, under sections 45, 47E and 47G of the FOI Act, to one tabular report containing information on grant applications that were not funded. |
| 2021/22 008 | 10/11/2021 | Description of request Access to information that outlines total funding from NHRMC towards the University of South Australia. Summary of document released Tabular report containing publically available grant information. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full containing publically available grant information. |
| 2021/22 006 | 1/11/2021 | Description of request Access to all studies and/or reports describing the purification (i.e. via filtration and ultra-centrifugation and chromatography) of any "COVID-19 virus" (aka "SARS-COV-2", including any alleged "variants" i.e. "B.1.1.7", "B.1.351", "P.1") directly from a sample taken from a diseased human, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material (i.e. monkey kidney cells aka Vero cells; fetal bovine serum). Summary of documents released Links to publically available journal articles. Number of documents and type of release Seven publically available documents released in full via links. |
| 2021/22 005 | 8/10/2021 | Description of request
Summary of document released |
| 2021/22 001 | 4/08/2021 | Description of request
Summary of documents released |
2020–21
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 015 | 29/06/2021 | Description of request
Summary of document released |
| 2020/21 013 | 7/04/2021 | Description of request
Summary of document released |
| 2020/21 012 | 22/02/2021 | Description of request Access to grant application assessment details for specific grants within the Ideas Grant, Investigator Grant, Project Grant and Research Fellowships schemes. Summary of document released RGMS data extractions (redacted). Number of documents and type of release One document released with redactions (under sections 22, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act) and access refused to 6 documents (under sections 47C, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act). |
| 2020/21 010 | 9/02/2021 | Description of request
concerning the finalised Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. |
| 2020/21 001 | 2/11/2020 | Description of request Access to documents about NHMRC's activity with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Summary of document released Newsletters published by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Number of documents and type of release Two documents released in full and access refused to 16 documents. |
| 2020/21 003 | 12/10/2020 | Description of request Access to the latest Australian Dietary Guidelines and related food standards. Summary of document released A copy of the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013), also available on NHMRC's website. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
2019–20
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 017 | 21/07/2020 | Description of request Access to documentation and correspondence relating to the appointment of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group as the mathematical modellers for the revision of the Australian Guidelines for Reducing the Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol (2009). Summary of document released Documents and correspondence relating to the mathematical modelling for the revision of the Australian Guidelines for Reducing the Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 2009. Number of documents and type of release Forty-eight documents released under a previous FOI (2019/20 011). Twenty-six documents released in full and 12 documents released with redactions under section 22, 42 and 47F. Access refused for one document under section 42. |
| 2019/20 020 | 24/06/2020 | Description of request Access to communications between NHMRC and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) NSW Branch about ADA NSW Guidance on COVID-19. Summary of document released Copies of email correspondence. Number of documents and type of release Two documents released in full. |
| 2019/20 016 | 21/05/2020 | Description of request Access to a grant application from the University of Adelaide and the funding agreement. Summary of document released Copy of the grant application summary (redacted), grant schedule and funding agreement. Number of documents and type of release One document released with redactions and 2 documents released in full. |
| 2019/20 011 | 31/03/2020 | Description of request Access to documents, advice and correspondence related to the appointment of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group as mathematical modellers for the review of Australian Guidelines for Reducing the Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 2009. Summary of document released Documents, advice and correspondence regarding the appointment of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG) were released. Number of documents and type of release Twenty-nine documents released in full, 19 documents released in part with redactions under sections 42 and 47F and access refused to 6 documents. |
| 2019/20 008 | 02/01/2020 | Description of request The total amount paid to the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group for their modelling services in relation to the report 'Mortality and morbidity risks from alcohol consumption in Australia: Analyses using an Australian adaptation of the Sheffield Alcohol Policy Model (v2.7) to inform the development of new alcohol guidelines' dated 07/08/2019. Summary of document released No document released as document is publicly available. Number of documents and type of release No document released as document is publicly available. |
| 2019/20 005 | 11/10/2019 | Description of request Access to documents that relate to a NHMRC Program Grant Peer Review Panel in 2017, including the Community Observers. Summary of document released Program Grants Community Observer Report template. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
| 2019/20 004 | 17/09/2019 | Description of request Access to documents from RMIT University to NHMRC regarding the applicant. Summary of document released Email correspondence from RMIT to NHMRC. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in full. |
2018–19
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19/017 | 9/06/2019 | Description of request Access to documents relating to NHMRC's disclosure of interest policy and disclosure of interest declarations. Summary of document released NHMRC Policy on the Disclosure of Interests Requirements for Prospective and Appointed NHMRC Committee Members. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
| 2018-19/014 | 21/03/2019 | Description of request Access to a 2017 grant application, assessment details and accounting information relating to the payments of grant money to the relevant institution. Summary of documents released A copy of the grant proposal and documents relating to the assessment of the grant application. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full and 4 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information and 47G business information (38 pages in total). |
| 2018-19/010 | 23/01/2019 | Description of request Access to documents relating to the formal evidence evaluation to inform the update of the Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol 2009. Summary of documents released Document 10: Reference list of studies included in the Evidence Evaluation Report released, following search of electronic and hard copy files held at NHMRC. Documents 5-9 released with redactions (research protocols for systematic reviews) Access to Documents 1-4: the Evidence Evaluation Report and systematic review reports deferred until commencement of public consultation on the draft revised alcohol guidelines which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2019 (4 documents deferred). Number of documents and type of release One document released in full and 5 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information (142 pages in total). Access currently deferred for 4 documents which will be released in full later in 2019. |
| 2018-19/001 | 30/07/2018 | Description of request Documents in relation to the Crystalloid versus Hydroxyethyl Starch Trial (CHEST) Investigation. Summary of documents released Electronic and hard copy files held at NHMRC relevant to the CHEST study. Number of documents and type of release Ten documents released in full, 15 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information, 47G business information and 22 irrelevant information, and 9 documents refused under sections 47F and 47G. |
2017–18
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18/011 | 18/09/2018 | Description of request Correspondence relating to the Review of the Evidence on Homeopathy. Summary of documents released Email correspondence in July-August 2012 between NHMRC office staff, the contractor for the homeopathy review and the chair of the Homeopathy Working Committee. Number of documents and type of release Six documents released in full, 11 documents released with redactions under 47G business information and 47F personal information and 5 documents refused under sections 22 and 47G (57 pages in total). |
| 2017-18/001 | 21/07/2017 | Description of request Documents relating NHMRC grant funding provided to a research group under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Summary of documents released Details on grants awarded to a research group. Number of documents and type of release One document released in full. |
2016–17
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-17/017 | 3/05/2017 | Description of request Documents relating to the consideration for, appointment of, and disclosure of interest of, the Alcohol Working Committee (AWC) appointed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to oversee and guide the revision of the Australian Alcohol Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 2009 (the Guidelines) Summary of documents released Minute to establish the Alcohol Working Committee Number of documents and type of release One document released in full |
| 2016-17/022 | 27/07/2017 | Description of request Documents relating to the peer review of the 2009 Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. Summary of documents released Peer review reports of 8 individuals. Number of documents and type of release Ten documents released in full under Section 47F (34 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/016 | 29/03/2017 | Description of request Documents relating to the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) Homeopathy Review. Summary of documents released Documents, articles, email correspondence and Disclosure of Interest forms. Number of documents and type of release Twelve documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F (56 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/018 | 22/03/2017 | Description of request Extracts of specific documents about the National Health and Medical Research Council's considerations of the Peckam et al. 2015 study and Malin and Till study. Summary of documents released Relevant extracts of correspondence, minutes and documents. Number of documents and type of release Nine documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22(b) (18 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/019 | 10/03/2017 | Description of request Documents relating to the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) processes for considering the ethics of water fluoridation and the production of the 'Ethical considerations' section of its Draft Information Paper: Effects of water fluoridation on dental and other health outcomes (draft Information Paper). Summary of documents released Draft and final versions of relevant meeting papers, minutes and agenda Number of documents and type of release Ten documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (33 pages in total). |
| 2016/17-005 | 17/01/2017 | Description of request Documents relating to the appointment and disclosure of interests of the Alcohol Working Committee (AWC) appointed by the NHMRC. Summary of documents released Disclosure of Interest forms and Appointment Minute. Number of documents and type of release Fifteen documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (1)(a)(ii) (40 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/006 | 1/12/2016 | Description of request Copies of public consultation submissions made to NHMRC regarding the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, Adolescents and Children in Australia (the Guidelines). Summary of documents released Public Consultation Report Number of documents and type of release One document released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (201 pages in total). |
2015–16
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2015/16-011 | 23/03/2016 | Description of request
Summary of documents released |
| 2015/16-012 | 21/07/2016 | Description of request Access to documents relating to NHMRC's Homeopathy Review. Summary of documents released Email correspondence. Number of documents and type of release Eight documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (32 pages in total). |
| 2015/16-008 | 23/03/2016 | Description of request
Summary of documents released |
| 2015/16-009 | 3/03/2016 | Description of request All documents and/or records mentioning, describing, or relating to any studies conducted or being conducted by the Lions Eye Institute and/or Avalanche Biotechnologies, Inc., on "rAAV.sFlt-1" or "AVA-101" for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). One such study is the study conducted under Clinicaltrials.gov(link is external) identifier "NCT01494805". All documents and records submitted by the Lions Eye Institute or Avalanche Biotechnologies, Inc., to the Clinicaltrials.gov registry, regarding "rAAV .sFlt-1" or "AVA-101", including the study under Clinicaltrials.gov(link is external) identifier "NCT01494805". Summary of documents released Australian Clinical Trials Record, Application Summary, Background and Research Plan, combination snapshot, Scientific Reports and Financial Reports for Project Grant APP1010405. Number of documents and type of release Nine documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F and 47 E. |
| 2015/16-006 | 1/02/2016 | Description of request Final report relating to the evidence of homeopathy prepared by the first contractor between April and September 2012 Last letter and email correspondence between NHMRC and Principal Researcher used by the first contractor to undertake evidence review of homeopathy between April, May, June, July and August 2012. Summary of documents released Email correspondence Number of documents and type of release Four documents released in part with redactions under Section 22. |
| 2015/16-007 | 21/12/2015 | Description of request
Summary of documents released |
| 2015/16-005 | 12/11/2015 | Description of request
Summary of documents released |
| 2015/16-002 | 14/10/2015 | Description of request Minutes, correspondence and disclosure of interest documents relating to NHMRC homeopathy review Summary of documents released Committee meeting minutes, email correspondence and Disclosure of Interest forms. Number of documents and type of release Twenty documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (1)(a)(ii) (55 pages in total) |
| 2015/16-003 | 7/09/2015 | Description of request Potential Conflict of Interest declarations by Professor Ian Hickie and Professor Patrick McGorry since the publication of NHMRC's document, Guideline Development and Conflicts of Interest: Identifying and Managing Conflict of Interest of Prospective Members of NHMRC Committees and Working Group Guidelines Summary of documents released Research Grants Management System (RGMS) data extract and a Disclosure of Interest form Number of documents and type of release Nine documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47G (1)(a) (19 pages in total) |
2014–15
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2014/15-021 | 17/08/2015 | Description of request Documents and email correspondence from Jun – Aug 2012 held by NHMRC relating to the homeopathy review, including the agreed review methodology, internal NHMRC correspondence and correspondence between NHMRC and Homeopathy Working Committee members Summary of documents released Documents, email correspondence Number of documents and type of release Ten documents released in full or part with redactions under Sections 22 and 47G |
| 2014/15-014 | 31/07/2015 | Description of request The funding application for the NHMRC Project Grant 1060397 (2013) ) "The Beyond Ageing Project: Phase 2", also known as "A selective prevention trial using novel pharmacotherapies in an older age cohort at risk for depression" Summary of documents released The Grant Proposal for Project Grant 1060397 Number of documents and type of release One document released in full with redactions under Section 47G (1)(a) (20 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-022 | 6/07/2015 | Description of request Documents held by NHMRC relating to the identities of the Peer Review Panel Members responsible for approving Project Grant applications APP1024401, APP1083664 and APP384233 Summary of documents released Screenshots of review assessor detail screen (APP1024401 and APP1083664) from NHMRC's grant management system. Grant review panel spreadsheet for APP384233. Number of documents and type of release Three documents released in part with redactions under s47E (4 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-020 | 27/05/2015 | Description of request Email correspondence between NHMRC and the original contractor employed in relation to the homeopathy review between May 2012 and August 2012 Summary of documents released Email correspondence Number of documents and type of release One document released in part with redactions under s45(1) (8 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-017 | 14/05/2015 | Description of request Documents held by NHMRC relating to the 2010 NICNAS Scientific Review of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Summary of documents released Documents relating to correspondence with Office of Health Protection and ACT Coroner's Court Number of documents and type of release 3 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F(1)(a)(ii) (8 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-019 | 20/04/2015 | Description of request Documents relating to correspondence between NHMRC and the Hon Sussan Ley MP between 23 December 2014 and 30 March 2015 in relation to the review of natural therapies and the private health insurance rebate Summary of documents released Information Brief, QTB and correspondence relating to the Homeopathy Review Number of documents and type of release 3 documents released in full with partial redactions (6 pages) |
| 2014/15-010 | 24/03/2015 | Description of request Documents relating to correspondence with or interactions between NHMRC and food industry representatives from Woolworths, the Coca Cola Company, Coca Cola Amatil, McDonald's, Nestle or the Australian Food and Grocery Council, between January 2012 and 7 December 2014 Summary of documents released Public Consultations, Submissions, email correspondence, briefing notes, agenda papers Number of documents and type of release 23 documents released in full or part with redactions under s22 (68 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-009 | 28/01/2015 | Description of request Documents relating to the 2014-15 budget commitments to the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research Summary of documents released Finalised Grant Agreement of August 2014 between NHMRC and The University of Queensland (administering on behalf of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research) Number of documents and type of release 1 document with redactions under s22 and s47 (60 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-002 | 18/11/2014 | Description of request Documents relating to the setting up of the NHMRC Fluoride Reference Group and the fluoridation review Summary of documents released Agenda papers, PowerPoint presentation and correspondence Number of documents and type of release 20 documents released in part with redactions under s22 and s47B, s47F, s47G, s47E and s47 (84 pages) |
| 2014/15-007 | 6/11/2014 | Description of request Grant ID 623203, titled "Effects of current and plain cigarette package design on smoker's evaluation.". Summary of documents released Progress Report and correspondence relating to grant extension. Number of documents and type of release 16 documents released in full (26 pages) |
| 2014/15-001 | 6/11/2014 | Description of request Information relating to NHMRC's commencement of a new review of water fluoridation. Summary of documents released Documents, correspondence, draft brochure. Number of documents and type of release 17 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 or 47F (44 pages) |
| 2014/15-004 | 29/10/2014 | Description of request Information relating to NHMRC's Homeopathy Review Summary of documents released Documents, correspondence, committee minutes Number of documents and type of release 64 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 (499 pages) |
2013–14
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-001 | 2/03/2014 | Description of request Applicant information from FOI request 2013-12 Summary of documents released Letter Number of documents and type of release One document released in full |
| 2013-012 | 14/01/2014 | Description of request Correspondence between NHMRC and the Waubra Foundation Summary of documents released Letters Number of documents and type of release 12 Documents released in full (35 pages) |
| 2013-008 | 18/11/2013 | Description of request NHMRC Grant Application #553028 and #553028 2010 NHMRC Progress Report Summary of documents released Contents of the requested grant application and progress report. Number of documents and type of release 2 Documents, released with redactions under Section 47F - (48 pages) |
| 2013-009 | 18/09/2013 | Description of request Correspondence between NHMRC and University of Melbourne relating to Mental Health TCR application 1042772 Summary of documents released Emails relating to the awarding of the Mental Health TCR application plus supporting documentation (outcome letter, assessment summary, feedback report, grant schedules). Number of documents and type of release Five documents, released in full with one partial redaction (20 pages) |
| 2013-006 | 29/08/2013 | Description of request Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) application for Evidence-based Mental Health Planning: Translating Evidence into Policy and Services Summary of documents released Documents relating to the CRE application plus supporting documentation, referees' reports, instructions/guidance to referees (including assessment criteria), and any other documentation relevant to the application process and the success of the application. Number of documents and type of release 9 Documents, released in full with partial redactions (164 pages) |
| 2013-007 | 10/07/2013 | Description of request Any notes, reports, minutes, information and outcome reports written by the NHRMC for their review of the MSAC 1064 review on Hyperbaric Medicine for Chronic Hypoxic Wounds and including the composition of the review committee and their qualifications and meeting attendances. Summary of documents released Information relating to NHMRC's review of the MSAC 1064 review on Hyperbaric Medicine for Chronic Hypoxic Wounds Number of documents and type of release 57 Documents, released in full - (263 pages) |
2013
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-005 | 31/05/2013 | Description of request MOU and Service Level Agreements Summary of documents released Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level Agreement between NHMRC and the Department of Health and Ageing after 1 July 2006 Number of documents and type of release 5 Documents, released in full - (300 pages) |
| 2013-002 | 12/04/2013-15/04/2013 | Description of request Invoices for catering Summary of documents released All invoices for catering (food and beverages) for activities of the NHMRC since 1 January 2012 Number of documents and type of release 254 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (275 pages) |
| 2012-012 | 6/03/2013-7/03/2013 | Description of request All of the minutes of the meetings of the NHMRC's 2011-12 Lead Working Committee. Summary of documents released Meeting minutes of the 2011-12 Lead Working Committee. Number of documents and type of release 8 Documents, released in full (38 pages) |
| 2012-011 | 30/01/2013-5/02/2013 | Description of request Correspondence between NHMRC and Reference Group Observer for Wind Farms and Human Health Review. Summary of documents released Emails, correspondence, minutes, meeting agenda papers, administrative forms. Number of documents and type of release 25 Documents, released in full or part exempt – (158 pages) |
| 2012-009 | 16/01/2013 | Description of request Grant ID 623203, titled "Effects of current and plain cigarette package design on smoker's evaluation." Summary of documents released 2009 NHMRC Project Grant application Number of documents and type of release 6 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (88 pages) |
2012
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-008 | 13/11/2012 | Description of request Grant ID 207806, titled "The effectiveness of consuming fluoridated water in reducing children's caries experience." Summary of documents released 2002 NHMRC Project Grant application Number of documents and type of release 19 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (188 pages) |
| 2012-006 | 6/11/2012 | Description of request Funding parties and contributions for NHMRC Health Research Partnership, Grant ID 219327, titled "Evaluation of an integrated strategy to promote the health of people with chronic or recurring mental disorders" Summary of documents released Extracts from the grant application Number of documents and type of release 7 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (78 pages) |
| 2012-001 | 6/03/2012 | Description of request Summary of project plan on investigator-initiated Assessment oF FluoxetINe In sTroke recoverY (AFFINITY) Summary of documents released Research Plan submitted in an NHMRC Project Grant application in 2011 Number of documents and type of release 1 Document, released in full - (9 pages) |
2011
| Reference number | Access date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01377 | 6/03/2012 | Description of request 2002 application 219194 – The effect of a personalised oral health education programme on clinical and molecular risk factors for oral and general health and 2008 Ten of the Best selection documentation Summary of documents released Minutes, correspondence, progress reports, financial statements and application Number of documents and type of release 36 documents identified (irrelevant parts redacted) |
| 2011-01297 | 10/01/2012 | Description of request Correspondence between Professor Warwick Anderson and Ms Jane Halton on Naltrexone Implants Summary of documents released Correspondence advising the release of the NHMRC Naltrexone implant treatment for opioid dependence - Literature Review Number of documents and type of release 3 documents; 2 released in full, 1 released in part (irrelevant parts redacted) |
| 2011-01021 | 3/11/2011 | Description of request Latest Developments on Termi-mesh Summary of documents released 1992 Submission to NHMRC Public Health Committee Number of documents and type of release 53 pages released in full |
| 2011-00876 | 21/10/2011 | Description of request Porcine transmissible encephalopathy Summary of documents released TSEAC minutes and agenda papers on porcine transmissible encephalopathy Number of documents and type of release 86 pages released in full |
| 2011-00696 | 25/07/2011 | Description of request NHMRC policies for certain aspects of research funding, including hours worked and personal support packages Summary of documents released Minutes, guidance information, web links Number of documents and type of release Several hundred pages, full release |
| 2011-00648 | 29/07/2011 | Description of request Wind Turbines and Health Summary of documents released Literature, correspondence, emails, Minutes Number of documents and type of release 553 pages: 540 pages full release, 13 pages partial release |
| 2011-0643 | 16/08/2011 | Description of request Tooth Decay Summary of documents released Study application Number of documents and type of release 121 pages: 94 pages full release, 27 pages partial release |
| 2011-00505 | 27/06/2011 | Description of request Calcium Sucrose Phosphate (Anticay) Summary of documents released Proceedings of NHMRC Council, NHMRC Dental Health Committee, NHMRC Public Health Advisory Committee Number of documents and type of release 135 pages full release |
| 2011-00498 (refer to 2011-0260) | Internal Review 29/07/2011 | Description of request Documents relating to NHMRC report entitled Wind Turbines and Health – A Rapid Review of the Evidence Summary of documents released Literature, correspondence, emails, Minutes Number of documents and type of release 79 pages: 78 pages full release, one page partial release |
| 2011-00450 | 16/08/2011 | Description of request Grant application relating to 'jaw muscle pain and jaw motor function' Summary of documents released Grant application Number of documents and type of release 68 pages: 46 pages full release, 22 pages partial release |
| 2011-00260 | 1st release - 15/04/2011 2nd release - 10/05/2011 | Description of request Documents relating to NHMRC report entitled Wind Turbines and Health – A Rapid Review of the Evidence Summary of documents released N/A Number of documents and type of release 1st release: 28 documents full release, 4 documents partial release 2nd release (995 pages): 81 documents full release, 98 documents partial release |