Disclosure log
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, ANU is required to publish a disclosure log on its website. The disclosure log lists documents which have been released in response to FOI access requests in accordance with the requirements of the FOI Act. For documents released from 1 January 2021, the disclosure log will contain the documents released under FOI. For access to documents released prior to 1 January 2021, please send an email to foi@anu.edu.au.
Agencies are required to publish details of documents released under the FOI Act within ten working days of an applicant being given access to the documents.
The disclosure log requirement does not apply to documents released under the FOI Act containing personal or business information that ANU considers would be unreasonable to publish.
| Date posted | ANU reference | Request details | Documents released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2025 | 202500071 | A copy of the final report "capturing the key insights, lessons and practical actions" arising from work performed by Nous Group under a contract with ANU commencing on 15 March 2024 (referred to on page 43 of 82 of documents released per FOI Request Ref 202500022). | ||
| 10 June 2025 | 202500072 | All attachments to the email sent by Nous Group to the ANU Vice-Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer and Phillip Tweedie at 5.53pm on 4 April 2024 (Subject: 2pm NOUS/ANU Project Meeting), including but not limited to: - the short paper prepared by Nous on "how does the sector achieve margin in its activities?", and - the "Project Charter for our work together" provided by Nous to ANU. | ||
| 10 June 2025 | 202500030 | I request access to any budget approvals, financial authorisations, or internal funding requests related to the engagement of Nous Group. This includes records of expenditure approvals, budget justifications, and any discussions or documentation concerning the allocation of funds for Nous Group’s work at ANU. If Nous Group’s engagement was part of a broader financial strategy, restructuring or cost-cutting measures, I request access to any records linking the engagement to those initiatives | ||
| 22 May 2025 | 202500029 | I seek access to all documents defining the agreed scope, deliverables, reporting requirements, and key milestones of Nous Group’s engagement with ANU. This includes contracts, project proposals, work plans, progress reports, and any modifications or amendments to the engagement scope. If ANU leadership provided specific direction to Nous Group regarding expected findings or outcomes, I request access to those records. | ||
| 22 May 2025 | 202500037 | Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I request access to copies of the following documents: The SA8 Project Review dated 2 October 2020. | ||
| 13 May 2025 | 202500031 | Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I request access to the following: documents relating to the review of the Planning and Service Performance division at ANU, initiated by the Chief Operating Officer in early 2024 and led by David Scott (david.scott@sydney.edu.au).
Scope of Request The final report and any interim findings, recommendations, or actions resulting from the review. Any version of these documents received, discussed, or forwarded by the Vice-Chancellor, COO, or Director of PSP.
Emails or messages discussing the findings, recommendations, actions, or any decision to take no further action as a result of the review.
To streamline the search, this should be limited to exchanges involving: Chris Price (former COO) Jonathon Churchill (current COO) Richelle Hilton (Director of PSP) David Scott (david.scott@sydney.edu.au) The Vice-Chancellor
Timeframe: 1 January 2024 – 1 March 2025
Emails to be searched for all documents: Christopher.Price@anu.edu.au (including archived emails)
Other Platforms: Any related discussions in Teams, Slack, or similar internal systems.
If any documents fall within the scope but contain exempt material, I request partial release with necessary redactions. | ||
| 13 May 2025 | 202500052 | I am seeking the costs associated with travel to Davos in 2023 by Julie Bishop, Genevieve Bell and Brian Schmidt. Please provide information on return flights, accommodation, entertainment and reception that ANU hosted, including the cost of providing Australian wine at the event. | ||
| 12 May 2025 | 202500036 | Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I request access to copies of the following documents: | ||
| 08 May 2025 | 202500027 | ‘ I request access to documents held by the Australian National University (ANU) related to governance, procurement, and conflict of interest disclosures regarding Chancellor Julie Bishop and the awarding of a contract to Vinder consulting. Specifically, I request, as separate FOI requests:
4. A copy of the contract agreement between ANU and Vinder Consulting’ | ||
| 07 May 2025 | 202500043 | Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I request access to copies of the following documents: All documents relating to the decision in September 2024 to exempt contracts between ANU and Nous Group Pty Ltd in relation to provision of professional services relating to strategic change support from the requirements of the University's procurement guidelines, including but not limited to: |