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2019
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 005 | 11/10/2019 |
Description of requestAccess to documents that relate to a NHMRC Program Grant Peer Review Panel in 2017, including the Community Observers. Summary of document releasedProgram Grants Community Observer Report template. Number of documents and type of releaseOne document released in full. |
| 2019/20 004 | 17/09/2019 |
Description of requestAccess to documents from RMIT University to NHMRC regarding the applicant. Summary of document releasedEmail correspondence from RMIT to NHMRC. Number of documents and type of releaseThree documents released in full. |
| 2018-19/017 | 9/06/2019 |
Description of requestAccess to documents relating to NHMRC’s disclosure of interest policy and disclosure of interest declarations. Summary of document releasedNHMRC Policy on the Disclosure of Interests Requirements for Prospective and Appointed NHMRC Committee Members. Number of documents and type of releaseOne document released in full. |
| 2018-19/014 | 21/03/2019 |
Description of requestAccess to a 2017 grant application, assessment details and accounting information relating to the payments of grant money to the relevant institution. Summary of documents releasedA copy of the grant proposal and documents relating to the assessment of the grant application. Number of documents and type of releaseOne document released in full and four documents released with redactions under 47F personal information and 47G business information (38 pages in total). |
| 2018-19/010 | 23/01/2019 |
Description of requestAccess 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 releasedDocument 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 (four documents deferred). Number of documents and type of releaseOne document released in full and five documents released with redactions under 47F personal information (142 pages in total). Access currently deferred for four documents which will be released in full later in 2019. |
2018
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19/001 | 30/07/2018 |
Description of requestDocuments in relation to the Crystalloid versus Hydroxyethyl Starch Trial (CHEST) Investigation. Summary of documents releasedElectronic and hard copy files held at NHMRC relevant to the CHEST study. Number of documents and type of release12 documents released in full, 13 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information and 47G business information and 9 documents refused under sections 22 and 47G (207 pages in total). |
| 2017-18/011 | 18/09/2018 |
Description of requestCorrespondence relating to the Review of the Evidence on Homeopathy. Summary of documents releasedEmail 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 release6 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
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18/001 | 21/07/2017 |
Description of requestDocuments relating NHMRC grant funding provided to a research group under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Summary of documents releasedDetails on grants awarded to a research group. Number of documents and type of release1 document released in full. |
| 2016-17/017 | 3/05/2017 |
Description of requestDocuments 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 releasedMinute to establish the Alcohol Working Committee Number of documents and type of release1 document released in full |
| 2016-17/022 | 27/07/2017 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to the peer review of the 2009 Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. Summary of documents releasedPeer review reports of 8 individuals. Number of documents and type of release10 documents released in full under Section 47F (34 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/016 | 29/03/2017 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Homeopathy Review. Summary of documents releasedDocuments, articles, email correspondence and Disclosure of Interest forms. Number of documents and type of release12 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F (56 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/018 | 22/03/2017 |
Description of requestExtracts 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 releasedRelevant extracts of correspondence, minutes and documents. Number of documents and type of release9 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22(b) (18 pages in total). |
| 2016-17/019 | 10/03/2017 |
Description of requestDocuments 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 releasedDraft and final versions of relevant meeting papers, minutes and agenda Number of documents and type of release10 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (33 pages in total). |
| 2016/17-005 | 17/01/2017 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to the appointment and disclosure of interests of the Alcohol Working Committee (AWC) appointed by the NHMRC. Summary of documents releasedDisclosure of Interest forms and Appointment Minute. Number of documents and type of release15 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (1)(a)(ii) (40 pages in total). |
2016
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-17/006 | 1/12/2016 |
Description of requestCopies 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 releasedPublic Consultation Report Number of documents and type of release1 document released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (201 pages in total). |
| 2015/16-011 | 23/03/2016 |
Description of requestCopies of the documents associated with NHMRC Grant ID 1020204, in particular:
Summary of documents releasedExternal assessor reports, Financial reporting documents and RGMS grant administration Number of documents and type of release14 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47E, 47F and 47G (147 pages in total). |
| 2015/16-012 | 21/07/2016 |
Description of requestAccess to documents relating to NHMRC’s Homeopathy Review. Summary of documents releasedEmail correspondence. Number of documents and type of release8 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (32 pages in total). |
| 2015/16-008 | 23/03/2016 |
Description of requestCopies of the documents associated with: Homeopathy Working Committee Meetings April, May, July, Sept, and Oct 2013 Minutes Homeopathy Working Committee Meetings June, July and Oct 2014 Minutes July 2013 Methodological Review Report Summary of documents releasedCommittee meeting minutes and Methodological Review. Number of documents and type of release13 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (102 pages in total). |
| 2015/16-009 | 3/03/2016 |
Description of requestAll 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 releasedAustralian 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 release9 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F and 47 E. |
| 2015/16-006 | 1/02/2016 |
Description of requestFinal 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 releasedEmail correspondence Number of documents and type of release7 documents released in full with redaction under Section 47G and Section 22. |
2015
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2015/16-007 | 21/12/2015 |
Description of requestCopies of the documents associated with : Homeopathy Working Committee Meeting March 2013 Minutes. NHMRC Homeopathy Review’s determination/decision regarding study thresholds from July 2012 – August 2013. Australasian Cochrane Centre full report reviewing methods used in NHMRC Homeopathy Review. Administrative decision to classify/describe Homeopathy Review as a ‘HTA’ and the HWC as a ‘HTA committee’. Summary of documents releasedCommittee meeting minutes and Methodological Review Number of documents and type of release6 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (45 pages in total). |
| 2015/16-005 | 12/11/2015 |
Description of requestCopies of the documents associated with : Evaluation reports of the project grant APP1113738 and APP1092496. Guidelines. Guidelines or instructions relating to evaluation of funding applications used to peer review program grant APP1113738 and APP1092496 from 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2015. Correspondence between NHMRC and program grant peer review panel which reviewed APP1113738 and APP1092496 during 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2015. Documents used in evaluating research funding application by The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health from 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2015. Summary of documents releasedGuidance resources, email correspondence, Reports, Scoresheets and ranking lists, Funding Rules. Number of documents and type of release70 documents released in full with redactions under Section 47E (d) |
| 2015/16-002 | 14/10/2015 |
Description of requestMinutes, correspondence and disclosure of interest documents relating to NHMRC homeopathy review Summary of documents releasedCommittee meeting minutes, email correspondence and Disclosure of Interest forms. Number of documents and type of release20 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 requestPotential 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 releasedResearch Grants Management System (RGMS) data extract and a Disclosure of Interest form Number of documents and type of release9 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47G (1)(a) (19 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-021 | 17/08/2015 |
Description of requestDocuments 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 releasedDocuments, email correspondence Number of documents and type of release10 documents released in full or part with redactions under Sections 22 and 47G |
| 2014/15-014 | 31/07/2015 |
Description of requestThe 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 releasedThe Grant Proposal for Project Grant 1060397 Number of documents and type of release1 document released in full with redactions under Section 47G (1)(a) (20 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-022 | 6/07/2015 |
Description of requestDocuments 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 releasedScreenshots 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 release3 documents released in part with redactions under s47E (4 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-020 | 27/05/2015 |
Description of requestEmail correspondence between NHMRC and the original contractor employed in relation to the homeopathy review between May 2012 and August 2012 Summary of documents releasedEmail correspondence Number of documents and type of release1 document released in part with redactions under s45(1) (8 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-017 | 14/05/2015 |
Description of requestDocuments held by NHMRC relating to the 2010 NICNAS Scientific Review of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Summary of documents releasedDocuments relating to correspondence with Office of Health Protection and ACT Coroner’s Court Number of documents and type of release3 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 requestDocuments 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 releasedInformation Brief, QTB and correspondence relating to the Homeopathy Review Number of documents and type of release3 documents released in full with partial redactions (6 pages) |
| 2014/15-010 | 24/03/2015 |
Description of requestDocuments 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 releasedPublic Consultations, Submissions, email correspondence, briefing notes, agenda papers Number of documents and type of release23 documents released in full or part with redactions under s22 (68 pages in total) |
| 2014/15-009 | 28/01/2015 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to the 2014-15 budget commitments to the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research Summary of documents releasedFinalised 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 release1 document with redactions under s22 and s47 (60 pages in total) |
2014
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2015/15-002 | 18/11/2014 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to the setting up of the NHMRC Fluoride Reference Group and the fluoridation review Summary of documents releasedAgenda papers, powerpoint presentation and correspondence Number of documents and type of release20 documents released in part with redactions under s22 and s47 (84 pages) |
| 2014/15-007 | 6/11/2014 |
Description of requestGrant ID 623203, titled “Effects of current and plain cigarette package design on smoker’s evaluation.". Summary of documents releasedProgress Report and correspondence relating to grant extension. Number of documents and type of release16 documents released in full (26 pages) |
| 2014/15-001 | 6/11/2014 |
Description of requestInformation relating to NHMRC’s commencement of a new review of water fluoridation. Summary of documents releasedDocuments, correspondence, draft brochure. Number of documents and type of release17 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 or 47F (44 pages) |
| 2014/15-001 | 29/10/2014 |
Description of requestInformation relating to NHMRC’s Homeopathy Review Summary of documents releasedDocuments, correspondence, committee minutes Number of documents and type of release64 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 (499 pages) |
| 2014-001 | 2/03/2014 |
Description of requestApplicant information from FOI request 2013-12 Summary of documents releasedLetter Number of documents and type of release64 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 (499 pages) |
2013
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-012 | 14/01/2014 |
Description of requestCorrespondence between NHMRC and the Waubra Foundation Summary of documents releasedLetters Number of documents and type of release12 Documents released in full (35 pages) |
| 2013-008 | 18/11/2013 |
Description of requestNHMRC Grant Application #553028 and #553028 2010 NHMRC Progress Report Summary of documents releasedContents of the requested grant application and progress report. Number of documents and type of release2 Documents, released with redactions under Section 47F - (48 pages) |
| 2013-009 | 18/09/2013 |
Description of requestCorrespondence between NHMRC and University of Melbourne relating to Mental Health TCR application 1042772 Summary of documents releasedEmails 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 release5 Documents, released in full with one partial redaction (20 pages) |
| 2013-006 | 29/08/2013 |
Description of requestCentre of Research Excellence (CRE) application for Evidence-based Mental Health Planning: Translating Evidence into Policy and Services Summary of documents releasedDocuments 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 release9 Documents, released in full with partial redactions (164 pages) |
| 2013-007 | 10/07/2013 |
Description of requestAny 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 releasedInformation relating to NHMRC’s review of the MSAC 1064 review on Hyperbaric Medicine for Chronic Hypoxic Wounds Number of documents and type of release57 Documents, released in full - (263 pages) |
| 2013-005 | 31/05/2013 |
Description of requestMOU and Service Level Agreements Summary of documents releasedMemorandum 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 release5 Documents, released in full - (300 pages) |
| 2013-002 | 12/04/2013-15/04/2013 |
Description of requestInvoices for catering Summary of documents releasedAll invoices for catering (food and beverages) for activities of the NHMRC since 1 January 2012 Number of documents and type of release254 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (275 pages) |
| 2012-012 | 6/03/2013-7/03/2013 |
Description of requestAll of the minutes of the meetings of the NHMRC’s 2011-12 Lead Working Committee. Summary of documents releasedMeeting minutes of the 2011-12 Lead Working Committee. Number of documents and type of release8 Documents, released in full (38 pages) |
| 2012-011 | 30/01/2013-5/02/2013 |
Description of requestCorrespondence between NHMRC and Reference Group Observer for Wind Farms and Human Health Review. Summary of documents releasedEmails, correspondence, minutes, meeting agenda papers, administrative forms. Number of documents and type of release25 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (158 pages) |
| 2012-009 | 16/01/2013 |
Description of requestGrant ID 623203, titled “Effects of current and plain cigarette package design on smoker’s evaluation." Summary of documents released2009 NHMRC Project Grant application Number of documents and type of release6 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (88 pages) |
2012
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-008 | 13/11/2012 |
Description of requestGrant ID 207806, titled “The effectiveness of consuming fluoridated water in reducing children’s caries experience." Summary of documents released2002 NHMRC Project Grant application Number of documents and type of release19 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (188 pages) |
| 2012-006 | 6/11/2012 |
Description of requestFunding 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 releasedExtracts from the grant application Number of documents and type of release7 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (78 pages) |
| 2012-001 | 6/03/2012 |
Description of requestSummary of project plan on investigator-initiated Assessment oF FluoxetINe In sTroke recoverY (AFFINITY) Summary of documents releasedResearch Plan submitted in an NHMRC Project Grant application in 2011 Number of documents and type of release1 Document, released in full - (9 pages) |
2011
| Reference number | Access Date | FOI content |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01377 | 6/03/2012 |
Description of request2002 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 releasedMinutes, correspondence, progress reports, financial statements and application Number of documents and type of release36 documents identified (irrelevant parts redacted) |
| 2011-01297 | 10/01/2012 |
Description of requestCorrespondence between Professor Warwick Anderson and Ms Jane Halton on Naltrexone Implants Summary of documents releasedCorrespondence advising the release of the NHMRC Naltrexone implant treatment for opioid dependence - Literature Review Number of documents and type of release3 documents; 2 released in full, 1 released in part (irrelevant parts redacted) |
| 2011-01021 | 3/11/2011 |
Description of requestLatest Developments on Termi-mesh Summary of documents released1992 Submission to NHMRC Public Health Committee Number of documents and type of release53 pages released in full |
| 2011-00876 | 21/10/2011 |
Description of requestPorcine transmissible encephalopathy Summary of documents releasedTSEAC minutes and agenda papers on porcine transmissible encephalopathy Number of documents and type of release86 pages released in full |
| 2011-00696 | 25/07/2011 |
Description of requestNHMRC policies for certain aspects of research funding, including hours worked and personal support packages Summary of documents releasedMinutes, guidance information, web links Number of documents and type of releaseSeveral hundred pages, full release |
| 2011-00648 | 29/07/2011 |
Description of requestWind Turbines and Health Summary of documents releasedLiterature, correspondence, emails, Minutes Number of documents and type of release553 pages: 540 pages full release, 13 pages partial release |
| 2011-0643 | 16/08/2011 |
Description of requestTooth Decay Summary of documents releasedStudy application Number of documents and type of release121 pages: 94 pages full release, 27 pages partial release |
| 2011-00505 | 27/06/2011 |
Description of requestCalcium Sucrose Phosphate (Anticay) Summary of documents releasedProceedings of NHMRC Council, NHMRC Dental Health Committee, NHMRC Public Health Advisory Committee Number of documents and type of release135 pages full release |
| 2011-00498 (refer to 2011-0260) | Internal Review 29/07/2011 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to NHMRC report entitled Wind Turbines and Health – A Rapid Review of the Evidence Summary of documents releasedLiterature, correspondence, emails, Minutes Number of documents and type of release79 pages: 78 pages full release, 1 page partial release |
| 2011-00450 | 16/08/2011 |
Description of requestGrant application relating to ‘jaw muscle pain and jaw motor function’ Summary of documents releasedGrant application Number of documents and type of release68 pages: 46 pages full release, 22 pages partial release |
| 2011-00260 |
1st release - 15/04/2011 2nd release - 10/05/2011 |
Description of requestDocuments relating to NHMRC report entitled Wind Turbines and Health – A Rapid Review of the Evidence Summary of documents releasedN/A Number of documents and type of release1st release: 28 documents full release, 4 documents partial release 2nd release (995 pages): 81 documents full release, 98 documents partial release |