The University has taken your request to be as follows:
‘I request access to the following documents:
All non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements between the Australian National University and external parties from December 1, 2024 to present.
This includes:
1. Stand-alone non-disclosure agreements
2. Confidentiality agreements
3. Secrecy agreements
4. Any separate confidentiality documentation signed in conjunction with service contracts
Documents requested:
• The agreements themselves
• Parties to each agreement
• Date of execution
• Duration of confidentiality obligations
• Scope of information covered’
Your request has been assigned the case number 202500158.
Processing Timeframe
The statutory time frame for processing your request is 30 calendar days from day after the date your request was received by the University. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 19 August 2025.
This period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third parties, impose a charge or for other reasons. We will advise you in writing if this happens.
We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact. If you have any questions regarding your request, please feel free to contact the FOI Team via the functional email [ANU request email].
The FOI Team’s workload is currently at very high levels due the unprecedented volume of FOI requests.
We are using our best endeavors to process all requests expeditiously however there may be some slippage due to the current workload. We will keep in touch with you and advise if there are any significant delays, and, will, if necessary, seek extensions as permitted by the Act.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [ANU request email]
Web: https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-information
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