Higher Education Endowment Fund Advisory Board Directions No. 1 of 2008 (Cth)
Commonwealth of Australia
Higher Education Endowment Fund Act 2007
Higher Education Endowment Fund Advisory Board Directions No 1 of 2008
We, Julia Gillard, Minister for Education and Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research hereby, pursuant to subsection 40(4) of the Higher Education Endowment Fund Act 2007, direct the Higher Education Endowment Fund Advisory Board to apply and comply with the Application and Assessment Procedures for the 2009 Funding Round which is the Schedule to these Directions.
Dated 2008
Julia Gillard Kim Carr
Minister for Education Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
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1. Citation
These Directions may be cited as the Higher Education Endowment Fund Advisory Board Directions No 1 of 2008.
Authority
These Directions are made under subsection 40(4) of the Higher Education Endowment Fund Act 2007.
Date of Effect
These Directions take effect on the day after the day on which they are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.
Object of these Directions
The object of this instrument is to give directions to the Higher Education Endowment Fund Advisory Board as to the Application and Assessment Procedures that the Board must apply and comply with in carrying out its function under the Act.
HIGHER EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND (HEEF)
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
FOR THE 2009 FUNDING ROUND
Table of contents
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Legislative authority
1.3 Program objectives
1.4 Total program funds and allocation
1.5 Principles underpinning HEEF investments
SECTION 2: OVERVIEW OF PROCESSES
2.1 Eligible institutions
2.2 Selection and assessment processes
2.3 Roles and responsibilities
2.4 Grant amounts
2.5 Relationship to existing programs
2.6 Timeframes and progress payments
2.7 Number of proposals
2.8 Timeline for 2009 round
2.9 Questions
SECTION 3: STAGE 1 – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST STAGE
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Assessment and selection
3.3 Submitting an Expression of Interest
SECTION 4: STAGE 2 – APPLICATION STAGE
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Assessment and selection
4.3 The business case
4.4 Submitting an application
SECTION 5: FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Funding agreements
5.3 Performance reporting
5.4 Variation to funding agreements
5.5 GST inclusive or exclusive
5.6 Contact officer
SECTION 6: OTHER INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
6.1 Confidential information
6.2 Privacy Act 1998
6.3 Privacy complaints and advice
6.4 Freedom of Information
6.5 Review of decisions
ATTACHMENT A
HEEF Advisory Board Membership
HEEF Expert Panel Membership
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to assist eligible higher education institutions to apply for funding through the Higher Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) Grants Program 2009 funding round. From 2010, the HEEF program will become part of the Education Investment Fund (EIF) announced in the 2008-09 Budget.
1.2 Legislative authority
The legislative basis for the operation of the HEEF is the Higher Education Endowment Fund Act 2007 (the HEEF Act). Legislation for the EIF will be in place by 1 January 2009 and will include transitional provisions from HEEF to EIF.
1.3 Program objectives
The Australian higher education sector is generally regarded as being of high international standing. But the sector, and the government, aspire to improve the quality of the institutions and the teaching, learning, research and research training they conduct.
Over the medium to long term, the HEEF and EIF will play a significant role in providing funding to help many institutions realise their aspirations.
The Australian Government’s objectives for the HEEF are to:
· advance the development of a world-class Australian higher education sector, by providing ongoing support for strategically-focused investments in capital expenditure and research facilities; and
· encourage a culture of philanthropic investment in Australian higher education institutions.
Desired outcomes will include:
Øa world-class Australian higher education sector;
Øenhanced teaching, learning, research and research training in areas of national, international and regional significance;
Øincreased quality and accessibility of the facilities available for researchers and teachers across the higher education sector;
Øadvancement of strengths and niche centres of excellence within institutions;
Øenhanced critical mass;
Øgreater international engagement and stronger participation in international linkages and collaborations; and
Øeconomic, social and environmental benefits to Australia.
The Advisory Board recognises that many projects will have direct and/or indirect benefits beyond the higher education sector, for example to the vocational sector or to the applicant’s geographical region. The Board welcomes these benefits but notes that, for the 2009 funding round, the focus of its recommendations will be to advance the development of a world class Australian higher education sector.
1.4 Total program funds and allocation
$304 million in funding will be available for allocation in the 2009 funding round for eligible higher education institutions (institutions).
Allocated funds from 2009 will be provided to successful applicants through funding agreements of up to five years which may have staged payments over periods specified in the funding agreements.
1.5 Principles underpinning HEEF investments
To realise the objectives of the HEEF, the Advisory Board will use the following principles to identify strategically-focused investments that can be recommended to the Ministers (see section 2.3) for funding.
For the purpose of these Procedures the term ‘Investment’ refers to funded projects which comprise capital expenditure and/or research facilities.
Expected impacts
1. Investments will build the teaching, learning, research and/or research training capacity across disciplines of institutions with a focus on excellence and quality.
Strategic relevance
2. Investments should show a strong alignment with the proposing higher education institution’s (or institutions’) strategic goals and missions.
Desired collaboration and co-investment
3. Collaboration, including international collaboration, is encouraged where it will more effectively support the advancement of the Australian higher education sector.
4. Internal and external co-investment is encouraged where relevant.
Required capabilities
5. Institutions should have, or show how they will acquire, the necessary research, teaching and learning expertise to ensure the facilities are used to best effect.
6. Institutions should have, or show how they will acquire, the management expertise, the planning and project management skills, and all other components necessary for the investment to be successful.
7. Institutions will demonstrate financial viability and have clear and effective financial arrangements in place for the management of the investment, including expected revenues and expenses.
SECTION 2: OVERVIEW OF PROCESSES
2.1 Eligible institutions
For the 2009 funding round, institutions eligible to receive funding are Table A and Table B providers, as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
2.2 Selection and assessment processes
HEEF will have a two stage assessment and selection process.
Stage 1, the Expression of Interest (EoI) stage, is to short list promising proposals to proceed to Stage 2. The short list will be determined on the basis of the principles set out in section 1.5 which will test the outcomes and benefits of the proposals as well as the capacity of the institution(s) to deliver. Emphasis for the EoI stage will be on principles 1-4.
At the conclusion of the EoI stage the Advisory Board will recommend preferred EoI proposals to the Ministers for approval. Following a decision by the Ministers, institutions whose EOIs are short-listed will be invited to prepare an application or applications for consideration in Stage 2.
A short non-confidential summary of each EoI proposal, submitted by each institution, will be posted on the HEEF website (
Section 3 of these Procedures sets out the EoI stage in more detail.
Stage 2, the Application stage, will require applicants to prepare a detailed business case which includes a strategic assessment, implementation plan, risk management strategy and financial plan. Applications will be considered in detail against the principles set out in section 1.5, with emphasis on principles 5-7. All applicants will be interviewed by members of the Advisory Board, who may also conduct site visits.
At the conclusion of the Application stage the Advisory Board will recommend preferred projects to the Ministers to authorise or refuse to authorise a grant of financial assistance to suitable grant applicants.
Section 4 of these Procedures sets out the Application stage in more detail.
2.3 Roles and responsibilities
(a)Role of the Ministers
The Administrative Arrangements Order of 25 January 2008 made by the Governor-General specifies that:
a. the Minister for Education is responsible for administering the HEEF Act, except to the extent that the HEEF Act is administered by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; and
b. the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research is responsible for administering the HEEF Act insofar as it relates to making Grants of financial assistance in relation to research facilities.
(b)Role of the Advisory Board
The Advisory Board will consider applications for grants of financial assistance from eligible higher education institutions and make recommendations to the Ministers to authorise or refuse to authorise a grant of financial assistance to grant applicants.
The membership of the Advisory Board is provided at Attachment A.
(c) Role of the HEEF Expert Panel
For the 2009 funding round, the Advisory Board will be supported by an Expert Panel. The Panel will provide advice to the HEEF Advisory Board from the perspective of the discipline area(s) covered by proposals. The Expert Panel will be chaired by the Chief Scientist. Other members include one other member of the HEEF Advisory Board, and a nominee of each of the four Australian Learned Academies.
The members of the Expert Panel will either provide advice on individual proposals or identify other suitable discipline experts to provide advice.
The membership of the 2009 Expert Panel is provided at Attachment A.
(d) Role of the departments
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) have distinct but inter-related roles in administering the HEEF.
DEEWR, through the Infrastructure and Endowment Branch, Higher Education Group, provides administrative support to the Advisory Board, and administers the HEEF Program, including entering into contracts, making payments and monitoring HEEF grants. It provides policy advice to the Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. It is also involved in providing advice on eligibility, as well as background and contextual information to the Advisory Board during the assessment processes for proposals and applications.
DIISR provides advice to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research regarding the HEEF. It is also involved in providing background and contextual information to the Advisory Board during the assessment processes for proposals and applications.
2.4 Grant amounts
Without prejudice to the Ministers’ decisions, as a general rule, HEEF grants for the 2009 funding round will be in excess of $10 million and no more than $100 million. The Advisory Board may recommend grants outside these limits but where this occurs a justification for the Advisory Board’s recommendations will be provided at the time the grant is announced.
2.5 Relationship to existing programs
HEEF is not a substitute for existing programs. Rather it is to be considered complementary.
Projects that can be funded under other existing fund programs, such as the Capital Development Pool, should be directed to such programs.
2.6 Timeframes and progress payments
It is generally expected that each project approved in 2009 will be completed within five years of contract approval, unless otherwise specified. Specific timing requirements, including a proposed grant payment schedule, must be provided during the Application stage of the assessment process. An agreed payment schedule will be negotiated and included with the funding agreement with the Commonwealth where applications are successful.
2.7 Number of proposals
Each eligible higher education institution may submit no more than two EoI proposals.
2.8 Timeline for 2009 round
A detailed timeline is provided at the HEEF website –
Critical dates listed in the Procedures are:
ØClose of Expression of Interests – 14 August 2008.
ØAnnouncement of funding outcomes - July 2009.
2.9 Questions
Questions should be directed via email to [email protected].
SECTION 3: STAGE 1 – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST STAGE
3.1 Introduction
Stage 1, the Expression of Interest stage (EoI), assesses the proposals on the basis of the principles outlined in section 1.5. The strategic merit of the proposals will be considered against the principles, with emphasis on principles 1-4.
3.2 Assessment and selection
The Advisory Board is seeking information about the nature of proposals, the outcomes they will deliver, and how they address the principles outlined in section 1.5 of these Procedures.
Relevant background and contextual information will be provided to the Advisory Board by DEEWR and DIISR.
DEEWR will provide advice in relation to eligibility and indicate whether the application is consistent with DEEWR’s understanding of the capabilities and ambitions of the institution in teaching and learning.
The input from DIISR will focus on background and context of the proposal from the IISR portfolio perspective. Advice from DIISR may incorporate material from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Committee, whose membership includes the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council, Geoscience Australia, the Chief Scientist, and the Chief Defence Scientist, and also CSIRO.
Where relevant the Advisory Board may also seek advice to inform its recommendations from, among others:
Øthe HEEF Expert Panel (section 2.3 (c));
ØAustralian Government agencies other than DEEWR and DIISR;
Østate and territory government agencies or officials; and
Øprofessional Advisers retained by DEEWR on behalf of the Advisory Board.
No rejoinders will be sought from applicants though, where deemed necessary, the Advisory Board may seek clarifying information from applicants.
The Advisory Board may also seek additional, clarifying information from EoI proponents.
At the conclusion of the EoI stage the Advisory Board will make recommendations to the Ministers as to which EoIs should be shortlisted for consideration in Stage 2.
Following a decision by the Ministers, institutions whose EoIs are short-listed will be invited to prepare an application or applications for consideration in Stage 2, as outlined in Section 4 of these Procedures.
Unsuccessful EoI proponents will also be informed of the outcome of their proposal in writing and, on request, provided with feedback on their proposals.
3.3 Submitting an Expression of Interest
EoIs must be signed by the Vice Chancellor, or equivalent, of the institution. A scanned copy of the Vice Chancellor’s declaration will be acceptable.
EoIs must be made using the EoI form available for download from the HEEF website (
EoIs must be submitted by 5.00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 14 August 2008 by e-mail to [email protected].
A brief summary of the EoI, as drafted by the applicant, will be published on the HEEF website in the week following the close of submissions.
Late EOIs will not be considered in the 2009 round except in exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are considered to be beyond the control of the eligible higher education institution, which includes where an EOI is late due solely to mishandling by DEEWR. An institution must provide any evidence requested by the Ministers to support its claim that failure to meet the deadline was for reasons beyond its control. The Ministers reserve the right whether or not to seek further evidence.
Evidence which may be considered includes proof of the sending of an e-mail containing the EoI to [email protected]. The Ministers’ decision, with respect to consideration of late EoIs, will be final. No correspondence will be entered into in relation to the decision other than to inform the institution of the Ministers’ decision.
Notification procedures for receipt of EOIs are provided at the HEEF website.
SECTION 4: STAGE 2 – APPLICATION STAGE
4.1 Introduction
Stage 2, the Application stage, assesses proposals on the basis of the principles outlined in section 1.5, with more emphasis on principles 5-7.
4.2 Assessment and selection
Expert advice will be provided to the Advisory Board to assist it in its deliberations. This will include advice from the HEEF Expert Panel, as well as from contracted professionals. This advice will be coordinated by the Infrastructure and Endowment Branch, Higher Education Group, in DEEWR.
Input from the HEEF Expert Panel will focus on the proposal from the perspective of the discipline; this may include comments on the teaching, learning, research and research training aspects of the proposal.
Input from contracted professionals will assist with discerning the accuracy and relevance of the estimated cost and the business and financial case for each application.
Where relevant the Advisory Board may also seek advice to inform its recommendations from, among others:
ØAustralian Government agencies other than DEEWR and DIISR; and
Østate and territory government agencies or officials.
Where issues are identified which might prevent the Advisory Board from recommending proposals to the Ministers, the Advisory Board, with the assistance of the DEEWR, may seek to resolve issues with applicants. This may occur in one of two ways. Applicants may be asked to submit additional material in writing, or applicants may be asked to address issues of concern through interviews and/or site visits.
Interviews and site visits will be held during the assessment period.
The Advisory Board may also seek supplementary information from applicants. Supplementary information is information which, in the opinion of the Advisory Board, elaborates or clarifies the formal application, but which, in the opinion of the Advisory Board, does not alter it in any material aspect. Supplementary information which, in the Advisory Board’s opinion, materially alters the nature or scope of the formal application may not be admitted for evaluation.
DEEWR and DIISR will each provide relevant background and context on all applications.
At the conclusion of the Application stage, the Advisory Board will recommend preferred projects to the Ministers for the Ministers to approve or not approve the recommendations. The Advisory Board reserves the right to recommend a project to Ministers but suggest a reduced funding amount. Where this course of action is proposed it will be discussed with applicants prior to the recommendations being made.
It is not the Advisory Board’s intent to recommend to Ministers to partially fund correctly costed projects.
4.3 The business case
Applications, in the form of a business case, must be completed in accordance with the application form available on the HEEF website (
The business case must include a strategic assessment, an implementation plan, a risk management strategy and financial plan.
Applications which in the opinion of the Advisory Board have a substantial change of scope between presentation of the EoI and Application may be excluded from further consideration.
(a) The strategic assessment must provide a statement of the objectives and strategic direction of the proposal as they relate to the principles in section 1.5.
(b) The implementation plan must include a comprehensive plan that sets out the key steps and the timeline for completing the project. This might include completion of planning approvals, alterations to existing facilities and core infrastructure, building or installing new facilities, engaging additional staff and establishing collaborative relationships.
Applicants must demonstrate that they have relevant experience and expertise for the management and conduct of the project. Details of the governance approach must be provided.
(c) The risk management strategy must include a thorough assessment of the risks associated with the project, including risks associated with the financial projections, and provide proposed strategies for addressing those risks.
(d) The financial plan must set out the projected revenue, operating costs and capital costs for the project as a whole, and for each major component of the project, as specified by the applicant, on a year by year basis. The financial plan must be fully costed, that is, it must take into account direct and indirect costs which must be met to ensure the project will operate effectively. Allowances for corporate overheads must not be excessive in the opinion of the Advisory Board. Justification must be provided.
Financial plans must also include a description of the nature, source and application of funds, and must detail all co-investment, where appropriate, from project partners and other sources, both cash and in-kind, for each year of the project’s operation. For in-kind co-investment, the method of valuation must be specified. Any updates on figures provided during EoI stage must be given.
Where co-investments are being provided by other parties, applicants must indicate the status of commitments to the project. If commitments are formalised they should be documented in accordance with the template provided at Attachment C.
The amount of funding sought from HEEF must be clearly specified, and there must be an explanation of how the HEEF funds and any co-investment will be integrated into a coherent plan. Where cost estimates provided at the EoI and Application stage vary significantly an explanation must be provided.
The financial plan must demonstrate that the proposal will be absorbed into the ongoing fabric and financial management of the eligible higher education institution at completion. It should not include an expectation of further HEEF or EIF funding.
Institutions should have clear and effective arrangements in place for the management of the investment.
Where state or territory government funding may be provided an appropriate contact in the relevant agency should be listed.
The financial plan must include cost estimates for updating the infrastructure installed as part of the project if required during the funding period. It must also include cost estimates for depreciation and maintenance.
4.4 Submitting an application
Applications must be made using the application template. The template and the timetable are available from the HEEF website ( applications will not be considered in the 2009 round except in exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are considered to be beyond the control of the eligible higher education institution, which includes where an application is late due solely to mishandling by DEEWR. An eligible higher education institution must provide any evidence requested by the Ministers to support its claim that failure to meet the deadline was for reasons beyond its control. The Ministers reserve the right whether or not to seek further evidence.
Evidence which may be considered includes proof of the sending of an e-mail containing the application to [email protected]. The Ministers’ decision, with respect to consideration of late applications, will be final. No correspondence will be entered into in relation to the decision other than to inform the eligible higher education institution of the Ministers’ decision.
Notification procedures for receipt of applications are provided at the HEEF website.
4.5 Other issues
(a) Compliance statement
Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement with the Commonwealth. A draft funding agreement will be provided at the HEEF website at All applicants must complete a statement of compliance regarding the draft funding agreement as part of the application form.
(b) Construction and OH&S compliance
Construction projects funded by the Australian Government may be required to comply with Australian Government schemes to promote good practice in the construction industry. These schemes are:
Ø the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry, in accordance with the Australian Government Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry, revised 2006. For more information see and
Ø the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme. For more information see the fact sheet ‘Applying the scheme to indirectly funded building work’ available at Code and Guidelines may apply to building and construction activities dependent on specific funding arrangements. Accordingly, application of the Code and Guidelines will be determined on a case by case basis.
The OHS Accreditation scheme is applicable to projects where:
Ø The value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $5 million and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project value; and
Ø The Australian Government contribution to the project is $10 million or more irrespective of the proportion of Australian Government funding.
SECTION 5: FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS
5.1 Introduction
This section provides information about funding and budget issues to assist applicants to develop their applications. It does not cover all of the funding issues that will be covered in the funding agreement with the Commonwealth or that may, from time to time, be specified by DEEWR in these Procedures.
In finalising the term of the funding agreement, the funding agreement takes precedence if it is inconsistent with these Procedures.
DEEWR is responsible for negotiation and management of funding arrangements, not the Advisory Board.
5.2 Funding agreements
The conditions in the funding agreement will be determined in accordance with standard Commonwealth Government requirements. Among other provisions, the funding agreement will specify the outcomes of the project to be achieved, the payment arrangements, financial and reporting requirements, acquittal of grants and related issues.
Breach of the funding agreement could result in a determination by the Ministers or a delegate of the Ministers that the amount of the grant be reduced or repaid to the Commonwealth Government.
The grant will be paid by progressive instalments which will be linked to project stages and outlined in the funding agreement. Any costs overruns must be met by the institution.
In all cases, the grant must be spent in accordance with the conditions of the funding agreement.
Any unexpended funds at the end of the project are to be returned to the Commonwealth.
A draft funding agreement is available from the HEEF website at
5.3 Performance reporting
Monitoring and reporting requirements will be specified in the funding agreement and will be tailored to suit the individual project.
Grant recipients will be required to provide regular progress reports, at least annually, and a final report on the conduct of the project as specified in the funding agreement.
Reports will detail project outcomes, short and long-term benefits/gains (quantitative and qualitative) and overall financial performance. This will support an evaluation of the overall benefits delivered by the project and in turn the HEEF and EIF programs.
5.4 Variation to funding agreements
Requests to vary the funding agreement (for example, extensions to a project’s timeframe) must be made to the Program Delegate specified in the funding agreement. Approval of variations to the funding agreement is at the discretion of the Ministers or a delegate of the Ministers. All variations to the funding agreement would be by written agreement of the parties.
5.5 GST inclusive or exclusive
GST must be considered at two points in the HEEF process, first whether GST should be included in the preparation of budgets and cost estimates, and second whether the Commonwealth will pay GST on the grant itself.
(1) The budgets, cost estimates and other financial information submitted as part of EOIs and applications should be prepared as GST - exclusive, except where institutions are not able to claim input tax credits, in which case GST-inclusive amounts should be used. During the application stage, institutions will be asked to specify total budget figures and delineate GST inclusive and exclusive components.
(2) Where GST is payable by the Commonwealth to an institution in relation to a grant from the Commonwealth to the institution, the Commonwealth will pay to the institution an additional amount to cover the GST that is payable.
5.6 Contact officer
The Infrastructure and Endowment Branch, Higher Education Group, in DEEWR can be contacted at [email protected]
SECTION 6: OTHER INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
6.1 Confidential information
Copies of EoIs and applications may be provided to parties mentioned in sections 3.2 and 4.2 of these Procedures.
If an applicant considers that information in its EoI or application should be treated as confidential, it must clearly indicate that information to the Infrastructure and Endowment Branch, Higher Education Group in DEEWR and provide reasons for the request.
DEEWR reserves the right to accept or refuse a request to treat information as confidential. DEEWR will use the criteria as set out in the Department of Finance and Deregulation’s Guidance on Confidentiality in Procurement, July 2007 (Financial Management Guidance No 3) as a guide when determining whether to accept a claim of confidentiality.
DEEWR’s obligations to keep information confidential will not be breached if the information is authorised or required to be disclosed by law.
6.2 Privacy Act 1998
DEEWR is bound, in administering the HEEF Program, by the provisions of the Privacy Act 1998. Section 14 of the Privacy Act 1998 contains the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), which prescribe the rules for handling personal information.
Persons, bodies and organisations involved in the HEEF program must abide by the IPPs and the Privacy Act when handling personal information collected for the purposes of that scheme/program. In brief, persons, bodies or organisations must ensure that:
- Personal information is collected in accordance with IPPs 1-3;
- Suitable storage arrangements, including appropriate filing procedures are in place;
- Suitable security arrangements exist for all records containing personal information;
- Access to a person’s own personal information held by the organisation is made available to the person at no charge;
- Records are accurate, up-to-date, complete and not misleading;
- Where a record is found to be inaccurate, the correction is made;
- Where a person requests that a record be amended because it is inaccurate but the record is found to be accurate, the details of the request for amendment are noted on the record;
- The personal information is only to be used for the purposes for which it was collected, or for other purposes where expressly allowed by IPP 10; and
- Personal information is only disclosed in accordance with IPP 11.
6.3 Privacy complaints and advice
Complaints about breaches of privacy and requests for advice about privacy should be referred to the Privacy Contact Officer in the Social Security Law and Privacy Team, Legal, Investigations and Procurement Group, in DEEWR’s National Office. Privacy complaints can be made directly to the Federal Privacy Commissioner. However the Federal Privacy Commissioner prefers that the relevant Department be given an opportunity to deal with the complaint in the first instance.
6.4 Freedom of Information
All documents created by DEEWR and DIISR with regard to HEEF are subject to Freedom of Information Act 1982 ( the FOI Act). Unless a document falls under an exemption provision, it will be made available to the general public if requested under the FOI Act.
All FOI requests are to be referred to the Executive Lawyer, Administrative Law Team, Legal, Investigations and Procurement Group, in the DEEWR’s National Office. Decisions regarding requests for access will be made by the authorised FOI decision-maker in accordance with the requirements of the FOI Act.
6.5 Review of decisions
Applicants or proponents may be able to seek judicial review of decisions under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 or the common law, and should seek their own advice in relation to this.
ATTACHMENT A
HEEF Advisory Board Membership
Chair
Mr Philip Clark AM Member
Dr Peter Farrell AM Member
Dr Cherrell Hirst AO Member
Mr John Poynton AM Member
Dr Michael Vertigan AC Ex-officio Member Dr Jim Peacock AC (Chief Scientist) Ex-officio Member
Ms Lisa Paul PSM (DEEWR Secretary) Ex-officio Member Mr Mark Paterson AO (DIISR Secretary)
HEEF Expert Panel Membership
Chair
Dr Jim Peacock AC, Chief Scientist Member
Dr Cherrell Hirst AO Member
Professor Kurt Lambeck, President, The Academy of Science.
Member
Professor Ian Donaldson, President, The Australian Academy of the Humanities.
Member
Professor Stuart Macintyre, President, The Academy of Social Sciences.
Member
Dr Trevor Evans, CEO, The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
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