Disclosure of Interest Framework

Disclosure of Interest Framework 

The Disclosure of Interest (DOI) Framework supports the identification, disclosure, and management of interests of ANU representatives that may create risk to the University and its staff. This includes any interest external to the University, to ensure the University maintains sufficient visibility over interests that have a potential to create risks or conflicts of interest.

Guiding Principles

The 3 guiding principles of the DOI framework are:

• Simplicity: Easy to use for anyone, regardless of their background knowledge of similar frameworks or governance processes.
• Accessibility: Easily accessible and centrally located so all staff have ready access to the Framework and can utilise its functions/capabilities.
• Effectiveness: The Framework captures meaningful information, and ensures that that information is used to create comprehensive and insightful reports to key stakeholders that inform key decisions where necessary.

Key Elements

There are multiple key elements of the Framework, including:

• Policy, procedure and guidelines
• Forms (including a new eForm introduced in 2025)
• Supporting documentation (such as infographics, roadmaps and a Privacy Impact Assessment - currently under development)
• Structured processes (such as an annualised disclosure process for all staff to engage with via HORUS has been delayed)

How to Disclose

Information on the disclosure process is provided in the Disclosure of Interest Policy, Procedure and Guidelines linked to this page.  In addition, a DOI Flowchart has been provided which summarises the process of disclosing your interest, assessing risk and, if necessary, managing that risk.

The DOI Flowchart is now split into two options, being Option A and Option B.

The University Governance Office has developed an eForm (Option A) to be used in the first instance. The eForm's aim is to capture all new disclosures that are either low-risk or for situations where the discloser is unsure whether they need to make a disclosure. The Disclosure of Interest eForm can be accessed here.

If your disclosure is more complex, or if the University Governance Office requires any additional information from you in relation to your disclosure, you will need to complete the form under Option B, which is available here.

Once you have completed the form for Option B, it must be sent to disclosure@anu.edu.au for inclusion on the University's Central Interest Register.