OFFICIAL

Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005

 

I refer to your request to the National Health and Medical Research
Council (NHMRC) under the [1]Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI
Act) seeking:

 

…the Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s) received by NHMRC in relation to

 

Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Developer: Australasian ADHD Professionals Association Date of Approval:
29/7/2022

 

as listed on
[2]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....

 

Time frame: 01/01/2018 to 30/7/2022

 

Below is some information about the processing of your request.

 

Timeframe for receiving your decision

The statutory timeframe for processing a request is 30 days, starting from
the day after the day on which your application was received. Therefore,
the due date for a decision on your request is 25 November 2025.

 

This timeframe may be extended where: 

·       charges are levied as prescribed by the [3]Freedom of Information
(Charges) Regulations 2019 (FOI Regulations) (see charges below)

o consultation with third parties is necessary (see consultation with
third parties below). 

 

Charges

Agencies may decide that an applicant is liable to pay a charge in respect
of a request for access to documents. These charges are set by the [4]FOI
Regulations and are for search and retrieval of documents, decision making
and provision of access (for example, copying and postage). 

 

If NHMRC decides to charge you in respect of this FOI request, we will
send you a preliminary assessment of the charges as soon as possible
following retrieval of any documents that may be relevant to your
request.  

 

Consultation with third parties

NHMRC may be required under the FOI Act to consult other parties (third
parties) where information relating to third parties arises in documents
sought by your request. The FOI Act prescribes a further 30 days
processing time for NHMRC to undertake this consultation. You will be
advised as soon as possible of any requirement to consult with a third
party.

 

Disclosure log

Please note that section 11C of the FOI Act requires agencies to disclose
documents released under the FOI Act in a disclosure log, which is made
publicly available. There are exceptions to this requirement, such as
where release of the documents or parts of them would involve the
unreasonable disclosure of your or another person’s personal or business
information. You may choose to express a view on this issue and to
identify personal or business information that in your view would be
unreasonable to publish. However, you should be aware that section 11C of
the FOI Act embodies a pro-disclosure policy which agencies are required
to follow, subject to any exceptions provided for under the FOI Act.

 

If you have any queries throughout the process, please contact the FOI
Unit at: [5][NHMRC request email]

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information
National Health & Medical Research Council
[6][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[7]nhmrc.gov.au

 

                                             

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

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OFFICIAL

Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005

 

I refer to your request to the National Health and Medical Research
Council (NHMRC) under the [1]Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI
Act) seeking:

 

…the Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s) received by NHMRC in relation to

 

Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Developer: Australasian ADHD Professionals Association Date of Approval:
29/7/2022

 

as listed on
[2]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....

 

Time frame: 01/01/2018 to 30/7/2022

 

Please see the below information about conducting third party consultation
for your FOI request. We are also seeking your agreement to extend the FOI
processing period.

 

Third party consultation

Through the processing of your request, NHMRC has identified a document
where the consultation provisions of the FOI Act (sections 27 and 27A)
apply – that is, where the document contains information concerning the
business, commercial or financial affairs of an organisation, or a
person’s business or professional affairs or personal information. NHMRC
is required to consult with the person or organisation concerned before
deciding on the release of the document.

 

Sections 27 and 27A of the FOI Act apply when it appears to the decision
maker, that the person or organisation concerned might wish to contend
that the document is exempt because its release would, or could reasonably
be expected to, unreasonably adversely affect their business or financial
affairs (section 27), or their personal privacy (section 27A).

 

More information about exemptions under the FOI Act is available on the
OAIC’s website: [3]www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information

 

While any comments received from an individual or organisation that is
consulted will be taken into account, the final decision about whether to
grant you access to the documents you have requested rests with the
decision maker authorised under subsection 23(1) of the FOI Act.

 

In accordance with subsection 15(6) of the FOI Act, the period for
processing your request has been extended by an extra 30 days to allow
NHMRC time to conduct third party consultation. This places the due date
at 29 December 2025.

 

 

Extension request

In addition, NHMRC is seeking your agreement to extend the processing
period of your FOI request by a further 30 days (under section 15AA of the
FOI Act).

 

Please note that although the NHMRC office will be closed from 25 December
2025–1 January 2026 (inclusive), this time is still included in the FOI
processing period. A further extension of 30 days would allow NHMRC more
time to conduct third party consultation and process your request during
the December/January period.

 

If you agree to the additional extension, the due date for your request
would be 27 January 2026 (as the first business day following the
additional 30-day period).

 

Grateful if you could please email [4][NHMRC request email] by close of
business Friday 28 November 2025 to advise whether you agree to the
additional 30-day extension.

 

 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss, please contact the FOI
Unit by email at [5][NHMRC request email], or by phone at (02) 6217 9000.

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information 
National Health & Medical Research Council 
[6][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[7]nhmrc.gov.au

 

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

From: NHMRC FOI <[8][NHMRC request email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 3:15 PM
To: [9][FOI #13932 email]
Cc: NHMRC FOI <[10][NHMRC request email]>
Subject: FOI Request 2025/26-005 - Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s)
related to Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

OFFICIAL

 

Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005

 

I refer to your request to the National Health and Medical Research
Council (NHMRC) under the [11]Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI
Act) seeking:

 

…the Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s) received by NHMRC in relation to

 

Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Developer: Australasian ADHD Professionals Association Date of Approval:
29/7/2022

 

as listed on
[12]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....

 

Time frame: 01/01/2018 to 30/7/2022

 

Below is some information about the processing of your request.

 

Timeframe for receiving your decision

The statutory timeframe for processing a request is 30 days, starting from
the day after the day on which your application was received. Therefore,
the due date for a decision on your request is 25 November 2025.

 

This timeframe may be extended where: 

·         charges are levied as prescribed by the [13]Freedom of
Information (Charges) Regulations 2019 (FOI Regulations) (see charges
below)

• consultation with third parties is necessary (see consultation with
third parties below). 

 

Charges

Agencies may decide that an applicant is liable to pay a charge in respect
of a request for access to documents. These charges are set by the
[14]FOI Regulations and are for search and retrieval of documents,
decision making and provision of access (for example, copying and
postage). 

 

If NHMRC decides to charge you in respect of this FOI request, we will
send you a preliminary assessment of the charges as soon as possible
following retrieval of any documents that may be relevant to your
request.  

 

Consultation with third parties

NHMRC may be required under the FOI Act to consult other parties (third
parties) where information relating to third parties arises in documents
sought by your request. The FOI Act prescribes a further 30 days
processing time for NHMRC to undertake this consultation. You will be
advised as soon as possible of any requirement to consult with a third
party.

 

Disclosure log

Please note that section 11C of the FOI Act requires agencies to disclose
documents released under the FOI Act in a disclosure log, which is made
publicly available. There are exceptions to this requirement, such as
where release of the documents or parts of them would involve the
unreasonable disclosure of your or another person’s personal or business
information. You may choose to express a view on this issue and to
identify personal or business information that in your view would be
unreasonable to publish. However, you should be aware that section 11C of
the FOI Act embodies a pro-disclosure policy which agencies are required
to follow, subject to any exceptions provided for under the FOI Act.

 

If you have any queries throughout the process, please contact the FOI
Unit at: [15][NHMRC request email]

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information
National Health & Medical Research Council
[16][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[17]nhmrc.gov.au

 

                                             

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

 

 

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OFFICIAL

Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005 – Extension request

 

This email is just a reminder that NHMRC is seeking your agreement to
extend the processing period of your FOI request by a further 30 days
(until 27 January 2026).

 

Please see my email below of 25 November 2025 for further information.

 

Grateful if you could please email [1][NHMRC request email] by close of
business today, 28 November 2025 to advise whether you agree to the
additional 30-day extension.

 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss, please contact the FOI
Unit by email at [2][NHMRC request email], or by phone at (02) 6217 9000.

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information 
National Health & Medical Research Council 
[3][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[4]nhmrc.gov.au

 

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

From: NHMRC FOI <[NHMRC request email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 4:13 PM
To: [FOI #13932 email]
Cc: NHMRC FOI <[NHMRC request email]>
Subject: FOI Request 2025/26-005 – Third party consultation and extension
request [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

OFFICIAL

 

Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005

 

I refer to your request to the National Health and Medical Research
Council (NHMRC) under the [5]Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI
Act) seeking:

 

…the Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s) received by NHMRC in relation to

 

Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Developer: Australasian ADHD Professionals Association Date of Approval:
29/7/2022

 

as listed on
[6]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....

 

Time frame: 01/01/2018 to 30/7/2022

 

Please see the below information about conducting third party consultation
for your FOI request. We are also seeking your agreement to extend the FOI
processing period.

 

Third party consultation

Through the processing of your request, NHMRC has identified a document
where the consultation provisions of the FOI Act (sections 27 and 27A)
apply – that is, where the document contains information concerning the
business, commercial or financial affairs of an organisation, or a
person’s business or professional affairs or personal information. NHMRC
is required to consult with the person or organisation concerned before
deciding on the release of the document.

 

Sections 27 and 27A of the FOI Act apply when it appears to the decision
maker, that the person or organisation concerned might wish to contend
that the document is exempt because its release would, or could reasonably
be expected to, unreasonably adversely affect their business or financial
affairs (section 27), or their personal privacy (section 27A).

 

More information about exemptions under the FOI Act is available on the
OAIC’s website: [7]www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information

 

While any comments received from an individual or organisation that is
consulted will be taken into account, the final decision about whether to
grant you access to the documents you have requested rests with the
decision maker authorised under subsection 23(1) of the FOI Act.

 

In accordance with subsection 15(6) of the FOI Act, the period for
processing your request has been extended by an extra 30 days to allow
NHMRC time to conduct third party consultation. This places the due date
at 29 December 2025.

 

 

Extension request

In addition, NHMRC is seeking your agreement to extend the processing
period of your FOI request by a further 30 days (under section 15AA of the
FOI Act).

 

Please note that although the NHMRC office will be closed from 25 December
2025–1 January 2026 (inclusive), this time is still included in the FOI
processing period. A further extension of 30 days would allow NHMRC more
time to conduct third party consultation and process your request during
the December/January period.

 

If you agree to the additional extension, the due date for your request
would be 27 January 2026 (as the first business day following the
additional 30-day period).

 

Grateful if you could please email [8][NHMRC request email] by close of
business Friday 28 November 2025 to advise whether you agree to the
additional 30-day extension.

 

 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss, please contact the FOI
Unit by email at [9][NHMRC request email], or by phone at (02) 6217 9000.

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information 
National Health & Medical Research Council 
[10][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[11]nhmrc.gov.au

 

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

From: NHMRC FOI <[12][NHMRC request email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 3:15 PM
To: [13][FOI #13932 email]
Cc: NHMRC FOI <[14][NHMRC request email]>
Subject: FOI Request 2025/26-005 - Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s)
related to Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

OFFICIAL

 

Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005

 

I refer to your request to the National Health and Medical Research
Council (NHMRC) under the [15]Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI
Act) seeking:

 

…the Conflicts of Interest Disclosure(s) received by NHMRC in relation to

 

Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Developer: Australasian ADHD Professionals Association Date of Approval:
29/7/2022

 

as listed on
[16]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....

 

Time frame: 01/01/2018 to 30/7/2022

 

Below is some information about the processing of your request.

 

Timeframe for receiving your decision

The statutory timeframe for processing a request is 30 days, starting from
the day after the day on which your application was received. Therefore,
the due date for a decision on your request is 25 November 2025.

 

This timeframe may be extended where: 

·       charges are levied as prescribed by the [17]Freedom of Information
(Charges) Regulations 2019 (FOI Regulations) (see charges below)

• consultation with third parties is necessary (see consultation with
third parties below). 

 

Charges

Agencies may decide that an applicant is liable to pay a charge in respect
of a request for access to documents. These charges are set by the
[18]FOI Regulations and are for search and retrieval of documents,
decision making and provision of access (for example, copying and
postage). 

 

If NHMRC decides to charge you in respect of this FOI request, we will
send you a preliminary assessment of the charges as soon as possible
following retrieval of any documents that may be relevant to your
request.  

 

Consultation with third parties

NHMRC may be required under the FOI Act to consult other parties (third
parties) where information relating to third parties arises in documents
sought by your request. The FOI Act prescribes a further 30 days
processing time for NHMRC to undertake this consultation. You will be
advised as soon as possible of any requirement to consult with a third
party.

 

Disclosure log

Please note that section 11C of the FOI Act requires agencies to disclose
documents released under the FOI Act in a disclosure log, which is made
publicly available. There are exceptions to this requirement, such as
where release of the documents or parts of them would involve the
unreasonable disclosure of your or another person’s personal or business
information. You may choose to express a view on this issue and to
identify personal or business information that in your view would be
unreasonable to publish. However, you should be aware that section 11C of
the FOI Act embodies a pro-disclosure policy which agencies are required
to follow, subject to any exceptions provided for under the FOI Act.

 

If you have any queries throughout the process, please contact the FOI
Unit at: [19][NHMRC request email]

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information
National Health & Medical Research Council
[20][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[21]nhmrc.gov.au

 

                                             

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

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Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005 – Extension request

 

Thank you for your email.

 

That is correct – NHMRC is seeking your agreement for an additional
30-days (under section 15AA of the FOI Act), to allow more time to conduct
third party consultation and process your request during the
December/January period.

 

If you agree to the additional 30 days, the due date for your request
would be 27 January 2026 (as the first business day following the extra
30-day period). If you do not agree, the due date would remain as 29
December 2025.

 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss, please contact the FOI
Unit by email at [1][NHMRC request email], or by phone at (02) 6217 9000.

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information 
National Health & Medical Research Council 
[2][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[3]nhmrc.gov.au

 

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

OFFICIAL

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Dear Zack

 

Re - Freedom of Information Request: No. 2025/26-005

 

Thank you for your email.

 

We note that you do not agree to the extension and that the due date will
remain as 29 December 2025.

 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss, please contact the FOI
Unit by email at [1][NHMRC request email], or by phone at (02) 6217 9000.

 

Kind regards

 

Kate

 

____________________________________________________

NHMRC Freedom of Information 
National Health & Medical Research Council 
[2][NHMRC request email]

+61 (0) 2 6217 9000

[3]nhmrc.gov.au

 

 

In the spirit of reconciliation, NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land,
sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present
and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people.

 

 

 

 

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