Previous years FOI disclosure log

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.

The FOI Act also requires the NHMRC to actively publish a range of information under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). For further information, view our Information Publication Scheme page.

Information about making a Freedom of Information request, in relation to information held by the NHMRC, can be found on our Freedom of Information page.

Current year disclosure log

2017

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 1 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 10 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 12 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 9 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 10 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 15 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 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

1 document released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (201 pages in total).

2015/16-011

23/03/2016

Description of request

Copies of the documents associated with NHMRC Grant ID 1020204, in particular:

Funding or grant contracts between UNSW and NHMRC with respect to the research
Results or reports submitted to NHMRC regarding the research
Any raw data or other information relating or relevant to the research

Summary of documents released

External assessor reports, Financial reporting documents and RGMS grant administration

Number of documents and type of release

14 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 request

Access to documents relating to NHMRC’s Homeopathy Review.

Summary of documents released

Email correspondence.

Number of documents and type of release

8 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (32 pages in total).

2015/16-008

23/03/2016

Description of request

Copies 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 released

Committee meeting minutes and Methodological Review.

Number of documents and type of release

13 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (102 pages in total).

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

9 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

7 documents released in full with redactions under Section 47G and Section 22.

2015

Reference number	Access Date	FOI content
2015/16-007	21/12/2015	Description of request Copies 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 released Committee meeting minutes and Methodological Review Number of documents and type of release 6 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (45 pages in total).
2015/16-005	12/11/2015	Description of request Copies 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 released Guidance resources, email correspondence, Reports, Scoresheets and ranking lists, Funding Rules. Number of documents and type of release 70 documents released in full with redactions under Section 47E (d)
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 20 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 9 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 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 10 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 1 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 3 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 1 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

Reference number	Access Date	FOI content
2015/15-002	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 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)
2014/15-001	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)
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 64 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 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 5 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)
2013-005	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)

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, 1 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