FOI 26-1977 – Access To All Communications With Parties Who Hold Enterprise Resource Planning Software

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This FOI release contains internal Department of Health and Aged Care communications regarding Enterprise Resource Planning software transitions and contractor management, rather than clinical or regulatory health assessments. The disclosed documents include a cancelled meeting notification for Whitehorse transition to a system referred to as "NMOw" (Newcastle Meals on Wheels), and correspondence from March 2024 addressing confidentiality obligations for consultants working on departmental contracts. A senior official (Thea Connolly) confirmed that consultants and subcontractors must sign confidentiality and conflict-of-interest agreements, with the Department reminding a contractor (MMA) of these obligations regarding a contract extension through May. A third email references an "Open Care Tech announcement" but substantive content is not provided in the excerpt. The release does not contain PBS listings, TGA assessments, clinical guidance, safety data, or public health policy decisions.