Freedom of Information disclosure log

Defence Housing Australia is required by Section 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a disclosure log on this website. The disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Information must be published on the disclosure log within ten working days of its release to the applicant. This requirement has applied since 1 May 2011.

The disclosure log requirement does not apply to:

  • personal information about any person if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable'
  • information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of any person if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable'
  • other information covered by a determination made by the Australian Information Commissioner if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable', and
  • any information if it is not reasonably practicable to publish the information because of the extent of modifications that would need to be made to delete the information listed in the above dot points.

Documents are available on request for all FOI applications listed below.

Date receivedSummaryDate responded to applicantDocuments
22/12/2025FOI2526-008 Document relating to the development of the former Schofields Aerodrome.25/02/2026 
11/03/2025FOI2425-16 Working instructions, guidelines or standard operating procedures used by DHA to make determinations and compensation allocations in support of DHAs Service Residence 'Rent Reduction Applications'.10/04/2025 
10/01/2025FOI2425-14 Data related to the management and room numbers in DHA properties in ACT, Queanbeyan and Bungendore regions.11/03/2025 
2/09/2024FOI2425-04 Documents regarding compliance with development permit DP18/0409 between DHA and various Northern Territory departments and agencies.18/11/2024 
2/09/2024FOI2425-05 Correspondence between DHA and DCCEEW, DoF and DoD regarding the EPBC approval at Lee Point.18/11/2024 
29/08/2024FOI-2425-03 Correspondence between DHA and the Northern Territory entities, in regard to EPBC Approval 2015/7591 Lee Point Master-planned urban development, Darwin, NT from May 2022 to April 2024.8/11/2024 
17/07/2024FOI2425-02 Documents relating to DHA's response to changes in the specifications for engineered or reconstituted stone.16/09/2024 
8/07/2024FOI2425-01 DHA's finalised briefing documents prepared for the Budget Estimates hearings of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, 5-6 June 2024.7/09/2024 
26/06/2024FOI2324-33 Documents relating to fencing at Reports and proposals from external consultants regarding sustainability and climate advice.23/08/2024 
5/06/2024FOI2324-29 Documents relating to The Bundock Street (Randwick) Housing Redevelopment Project And, Sydney Live-In Accommodation (Sydney LIA) Project at Randwick Barracks.5/08/2024 
5/06/2024FOI2324-30 Documents relating to fencing at Lee Point.6/08/2024 
29/05/2024FOI2324-28 Master Special conditions of certain contracts.25/07/2024 
6/11/2023FOI2324 - 09 - Style Guides/Brand Guides/Writing Guides currently used by Defence Housing Australia.6/12/2023FOI2324-09 - Documents_Disclosure_Log
 
17/07/2023FOI2324-01 - Statistics on the DHA owned and managed properties in inner Sydney.3/08/2023Documents FOI2324-01
 
30/10/2022FOI2223-09 - Correspondence related to proposed hospital at Allen Park, Swanbourne WA.15/12/2022FOI disclosure log documents - FOI2223-09_compressed
 
19/08/2022FOI2223-02 Documents (quotes, invoices, receipts) which relate to the purchase of alcohol by DHA for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022.18/10/2022FOI disclosure log documents - FOI2223-02
 
28/06/2022FOI2122-18 Director Governance recruitment.29/08/2022 
8/11/2021DHA managed properties by postcode, suburb and type.8/12/2021 
29/08/2021Maintenance reports on DHA property.28/10/2021FOI2122-04 disclosure log documents
29/08/2021Mould reports on DHA Property.14/10/2021Disclosure log documents - FOI2122-03
 
21/08/2021Mt Lofty bushfire hazard management advice.16/09/2021FOI2122-02 - disclosure log document
 
14/04/2021Documents related to rent band classifications for Service Residence 17 The Boulevard Sale VIC 3850.15/06/2021FOI2021-20 - disclosure log documents
 
24/02/2021DHA employment contract templates.19/03/2021FOI2021-14_Document Disclosure Log
 
1/01/2021Mt Lofty draft site assessment report 2005.16/04/2021FOI disclosure log documents FOI2021-12
 
19/02/2020Information requested surrounding maintenance.17/03/2020FOI2001 - A document created in response was provided to the applicant and can be access on request.

 

This table lists all documents we are required to publish under Section 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Date ReceivedSummaryDate Responded to ApplicantDocuments
11/3/2025FOI2425-16 Working instructions, guidelines or standard operating procedures used by DHA to make determinations and compensation allocations in support of DHAs Service Residence 'Rent Reduction Applications'10/04/2025 
10/1/2025FOI2425-14 Data related to the management and room numbers in DHA properties in ACT, Queanbeyan and Bungendore regions11/03/2025 
2/9/2024FOI2425-04 Documents regarding compliance with development permit DP18/0409 between DHA and various Northern Territory departments and agencies18/11/2024 
2/9/2024FOI2425-05 Correspondence between DHA and DCCEEW, DoF and DoD regarding the EPBC approval at Lee Point18/11/2024 
29/8/2024FOI-2425-03 Correspondence between DHA and the Northern Territory entities, in regard to EPBC Approval 2015/7591 Lee Point Master-planned urban development, Darwin, NT from May 2022 to April 202408/11/2024 
17/7/2024FOI2425-02 Documents relating to DHA's response to changes in the specifications for engineered or reconstituted stone16/09/2024 
8/7/2024FOI2425-01 DHA's finalised briefing documents prepared for the Budget Estimates hearings of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, 5-6 June 202407/09/2024 
26/6/2024FOI2324-33 Documents relating to fencing at Reports and proposals from external consultants regarding sustainability and climate advice23/08/2024 
5/6/2024FOI2324-29 Documents relating to The Bundock Street (Randwick) Housing Redevelopment Project And, Sydney Live-In Accommodation (Sydney LIA) Project at Randwick Barracks05/08/2024 
5/6/2024FOI2324-30 Documents relating to fencing at Lee Point06/08/2024 
29/5/2024FOI2324-28 Master Special conditions of certain contracts25/07/2024 
6/11/2023FOI2324 - 09 - Style Guides/Brand Guides/Writing Guides currently used by Defence Housing Australia06/12/2023 
17/7/2023FOI2324-01 - Statistics on the DHA owned and managed properties in inner Sydney03/08/2023 
30/10/2022FOI2223-09 - Correspondence related to proposed hospital at Allen Park, Swanbourne WA15/12/2022 
19/8/2022FOI2223-02 Documents (quotes, invoices, receipts) which relate to the purchase of alcohol by DHA for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June 202218/10/2022 
28/6/2022FOI2122-18 Director Governance recruitment29/08/2022 
8/11/2021DHA managed properties by postcode, suburb and type08/12/2021 
29/8/2021Maintenance reports on DHA property28/10/2021 
29/8/2021Mould reports on DHA Property14/10/2021 
21/8/2021Mt Lofty bushfire hazard management advice16/09/2021 
14/4/2021Documents related to rent band classifications for Service Residence 17 The Boulevard Sale VIC 385015/06/2021 
24/2/2021DHA employment contract templates19/03/2021 
1/1/2021Mt Lofty draft site assessment report 200516/04/2021 
19/2/2020Information requested surrounding maintenance17/03/2020 
21/10/2019request for current list of DHA valuation contractors for Melbourne and Sydney metropolitan areas18/11/19 
13/9/2019Member requesting documentation of DHA review of incident4/11/19 
26/8/2019Member requesting complaints filed in relation to tenancy24/9/19 
8/7/2019Maintenance company requesting additional documentation surrounding their performance #27/9/19 
5/7/2019Staff member requesting personal informationwithdrawn by applicant 
30/6/2019Maintenance company requesting documentation surrounding their performance29/08/2019 
18/6/2019Information requested surrounding maintenance company in liquidation16/08/19 
4/6/2019Requesting a copy of a defence rent agreement2/7/19 
27/5/2019Defence member and spouse requesting a copy of a complaint letter20/6/19 
10/2/2019ADF member requesting interactions and maintenance history of Service Residence13/03/19 
5/2/2019ADF member requesting inspection reports of their previous Service Residence05/03/19 
22/1/2019Records of employees who are directly related to SES.Withdrawn by applicant 
29/11/2018Owner of neighbouring duplex property requesting roof maintenance documentation.30/01/19 
13/11/2018ADF member requesting information relating to maintenance work at SR.13/12/18 
13/11/2018Journalist requesting information surrounding DHA development at Stockton.14/01/19 
5/11/2018New owner of previously managed property requesting pest/building/maintenance reports4/12/18 
5/10/2018New owner of previously managed property requesting lease agreements/documents.30/11/18 
17/9/2018ADF spouse requesting relevant documentation relating to allocation of SR.withdrawn by applicant 
30/8/2018Contractor requesting information surrounding contract termination29/10/18 
17/8/2018Member requesting transcripts of relocation25/9/18 
25/7/2018Member requesting acoustic report commissioned by DHA for service housing in 2013.23/08/18 
21/6/2018Member requesting documentation surrounding RA entitlements4/7/18 
30/5/2018Member requesting documentation surrounding Sydney posting localitiesto be advised 
7/5/2018Member requesting documents on file relating to SR and rejection process4/7/18 
19/4/2018Applicant requesting documentation surrounding an HR matterwithdrawn by applicant 
18/4/2018Requesting a diary/call log including times and dates of phone calls and correspondence re SR17/5/2018 
7/3/2018Lessor has requested maintenance/repair requests from May 2009 - Feb 20185/04/2018 
26/2/2018Applicant has requested progress of HR matter and how it is being addressed.16/03/2018 
16/2/2018Applicant requesting history of properties and dates while a serving ADF Member.27/02/18 
26/10/2017Staff member requesting all documentation during employment at Defence Housing Australiawithdrawn by applicant 
2/10/2017Applicant requesting information surrounding carpet cleaning costs at Service Residence16/10/2017 
1/9/2017Requesting any complaints that have been raised by neighbours regarding BDOM and dogs27/10/2017 
31/8/2017Request for housing records for Cooloongup, Rockingham and Safety Bay between 1995 - 200031/08/2017 
9/8/2017Request for documents allowing DHA to access metadata from AGs Dept over last 5 years30/08/2017 
2/8/2017Lessor requesting photos of investment property in Nicholls ACT.17/08/17 
2/8/2017Second application for process for unsuccessful candidates, weighting of written application.1/09/2017 
1/8/2017Applicant requested all interactions held for current Service Residencewithdrawn by applicant 
14/7/2017ADF member requesting the release of call recordings and notes on his DHA file.10/08/17 
13/7/2017Lessor requesting weekly Rent paid for the month of June 2017 for properties located in Eppingwithdrawn by applicant 
10/7/2017A copy of all notes made on my online services account this year and who had accessed on line account8/09/2017 
6/7/2017A copy of all notes made on my online services account this year.1/09/2017 
2/7/2017ADF member and spouse requesting all email correspondence between June 2015 - 201728/7/17 
5/6/2017Member requesting information surrounding access to her online services5/07/17 
1/6/2017All records including emails and meetings in relation to maintenance for a SR at Narrabundah3/07/17 
30/5/2017Application for internal policies for DHA staff emails29/6/17 
24/5/2017Request for email/skype documentation surrounding employment and application processwithdrawn by applicant 
17/5/2017Third request for information surrounding rent paid to properties in Epping from 2007 to 201722/0-6/2017 
15/5/2017Request for information surrounding maintenance to ensuite at Shoalwater Service Residence from 201221/06/2017 
30/3/2017Secondary request by lessor for rental valuations paid Jan - Dec 2016 for Epping properties.24/4/17 
28/3/2017Request for information surrounding Apartments, Braddon.30/5/2017 
21/3/2017Request for information re KPIs for DHA positions in Sydney and Liverpoolwithdrawn by applicant 
8/3/2017Lessor request for current (March 2017) rental valuations in Epping NSW29/03/2017 
22/2/2017Request for information surrounding current rent and valuer information for properties in WA locality05/04/2017 
21/2/2017Request for information surrounding Mt Lofty30/06/17 
13/2/2017Request for information surrounding remediation works at Army Barrackswithdrawn by applicant 
11/9/2016Applicant requesting copy of services agreement between Defence and DHA.5/10/2016 
9/9/2016Request for house plans from previous Service Residence located in Glenbrook NSW30/09/16 
15/8/2016Communications produced over the past 12 months about or relating to the potential sale or privatisation of DHA to a private sector entity.14/10/2016 
27/7/2016Request for housing and categorisation confirmation of deceased ADF Member.11/08/2016 
4/7/2016Request for information surrounding maintenance requests at Service Residence located at Wattle Grove4/8/16 
30/6/2016Requests for information surrounding evictions, search warrants, illegal drugs/weapons and dance polesRequest withdrawn by applicant 
20/5/2016Request for average DHA SR and MCA metered water usage for six dates from 22 Sept 2005 to 11 Feb 2016Request withdrawn by applicant 
18/4/2016Request for social media policy.11/5/2016 
4/4/2016Request for information surrounding ex ADF property located at Moorebank5/5/2016 
11/3/2016Request for documentation relating to selection criteria for recruitment of technical specialist at Canberra HMC.8/4/2016 
26/2/2016The addresses of DHA houses sold in Baynton WA in 200924/3/2016 
25/2/2016Request for documents relating to acquisition of properties in the IQ apartments located at Braddon.26/4/2016 
8/2/2016Request for tenancy agreements and maintenance reports for SRs in Nowra and Eastwood.7/3/2016 
11/12/2015request or information relating to maintenance and ongoing flooding of garage5/2/2016 
1/12/2015request for information surrounding maintenance at Belconnen Service Residencewithdrawn by applicant 
23/9/2015Applicant request current asset accounting policy (specifically around investment property cost capitalisation for financial reporting purposes)7/12/2015 
14/9/2015Request for data listing the quantity of Defence owned and managed properties by postcode and type.14/10/82015 
4/9/2015Information surrounding relocation paperwork in 2005 and accommodation booking at hotel.6/10/2015 
2/9/2015Request for information surrounding maintenance and contracts for Service Residences.6/10/2015 
26/8/2015Request for traffic modelling and associated report prepared in relation to the Seaward Village redevelopment26/10/2015 
24/8/2015Request for selection decisions for recruitment and the release of personal information surrounding applications.18/11/2015 
21/8/2015Information surrounding how the site is developed and the demographic targeted for Palm Beach Caravan Park.18/9/2015 
14/8/2015Request for information surrounding the land development at Griffith11/9/2015 
8/8/2015Applicant requesting Expression of Interest letter to Seward Village Working Party sent to Nedlands Council.9/10/2015 
7/8/2015Applicant requesting insurance policy details for Defence Service Residence10/9/2015 
1/7/2015Request for all documentation between DHA and realtors/developers for Seaward Village28/08/2015 
26/6/2015Request for information surrounding liquidated contractor24/7/2015 
23/6/2015Requesting information surrounding rear fence at North Nowra property11/8/2015 
22/6/2015Applicant requesting information surrounding his log on details to DHA's online services9/07/2015 
15/6/2015Information sought regarding evaluation process for Tender DHA-HO-15-215A.5/8/15 
9/6/2015Request for all documents surrounding the proposed development for residential purposes of Seaward Village.withdrawn by applicant 
29/5/2015Information providing minimum requirements for tropical housing in the Darwin region.9/6/2015 
25/5/2015Request for documentation surrounding clearing of land DHA did not own/was not entitled to clear16/6/2015 
8/5/2015Request from ADF member for all correspondence between DHA and contractor relating to Enoggera SR16/6/2015 
6/5/2015New owner of relocated house requesting detailed floor plans from 1993-1995.26/5/15 
17/4/2015Request for information for a property believed to be ex DHA located in Aitkenvale.22/4/15 
1/4/2015Defence member requesting personal information from Rental Assistance property located at Greenwich NSWwithdrawn by applicant 
27/3/2015Information from 2007-2015 surrounding non fair wear and tear maintenance at Harrison ACT Service Residence.27/4/2015 
17/3/2015Information regarding request for maintenance to rear boundary fence in Jerrabomberra17/4/15 
11/3/2015Requesting information surrounding all approval of storage items on posting from Melbourne to Darwin in 2008.10/4/2015 
5/3/2015Request for information surrounding maintenance of investment property located at Nowra.2/4/2015 
3/3/2015Request for information surrounding award contract value for tender in Northern Territory2/4/15 
27/2/2015Requesting information surrounding unoccupied Defence properties at Swanbourne due to maintenance.Withdrawn by applicant 
21/1/2015DHA Residential Property Fund No.1 – Guaranteed Rent Increases.withdrawn by applicant. 
21/1/2015DHA Residential Property Fund – Discounted Property Management Feeswithdrawn by applicant 
8/1/2015Information requested surrounding rental valuations for all DHA managed properties at Michie Court, Bayview, for the last 5 years.6/2/2015 
23/12/2014Request for information pertaining to property in Bullsbrook., Western Australia22/1/2015 
16/12/2014Information surrounding Member's Choice Accommodation properties owned or leased by DHA in the greater ACT and Queanbeyan regions.17/01/15 
1/12/2014Request for information surrounding cost effectiveness of delivering the 'DHA Investor Seminar' from FY10-FY14 and for FY15 year to datewithdrawn by applicant 
1/12/2014Request for findings and recommendations made by internal auditors to DHA SLB Program and SLB average cost of sale performance 2004-2014withdrawn by applicant 
25/11/2014Requesting a copy of any paper, report, survey or enquiry in relation to geothermal exchange.23/1/2015 
23/11/2014Requesting development plans for Wirraway development in Thornton.18/12/14 
18/11/2014Requesting information surrounding unpaid inspection fees to contracted sales consultants.withdrawn by applicant 
18/11/2014Requesting information surrounding the qualifications, performance and remuneration of the new sales roles.withdrawn by applicant 
27/10/2014ADF Member requesting personal documentation from 2011 to current.5/1/15 
10/10/2014Tenant requesting documents surrounding maintenance issue for a property located at Enoggera.2/12/14 
8/10/2014Potential purchaser requesting maintenance history regarding expansion/articulation joints and roof maintenance for Bracken Ridge propertywithdrawn by applicant 
9/9/2014Request for information surrounding the outcomes and execution processes relating to the DHA SLB Ballotto be advised 
21/8/2014Request for information to the outcomes and conduct of the Net Promoter Score assessed against Sales Consultants19/9/2014 
13/8/2014Request for information regarding Code of Conduct report11/9/2014 
1/7/2014Application by ADF Member for all correspondence relating to entitlement to a Service Residence.01/08/14 
27/6/2014Information surrounding the employment process for the roles of Relationship Manager and Senior Relationship Manager.24/09/14 
26/6/2014Information surrounding job description, duties, responsibilities & remuneration of 'internal sales resources'23/09/14 
17/3/2014Request for information regarding a complaint.17/4/2014 
28/2/2014Requesting maintenance records, damage and inspection reports for property located at Kirwan.withdrawn by applicant 
24/2/2014Requesting correspondence from Mr Peter Howman to the Defence Minister between 8 Sept 13 to 20 Jan 1412/4/2014 - request withdrawn by applicant 
5/2/2014Requesting recent valuation information for investment property and surrounding properties located in Flinders View, QLD.31/03/14 
22/1/2014Requesting correspondence from Chairman to the Defence Minister between 8 Sept 13 to 20 Jan 14Request withdrawn by applicant 
11/1/2014Requesting a copy of the valuations of all the properties for a complex in Mitchelton, QLD12/3/14 
2/1/2014Requesting information regarding DHA properties in and around Janus Street, Glenfield29/01/14 
4/12/2013Request for 2005 Defence Housing reviewWithdrawn by applicant 
13/11/2013Request for address details from Service Residences and Rent Allowance properties for security clearance.4/12/2013 
11/11/2013Documents for all maintenance and repairs from DHA Service Residence located at Kirwan.11/12/13 
28/10/2013Requesting copies of all information regarding investment property and its maintenance since 26 December 201123/12/13 
29/9/2013Request for information relating to a neighbourhood complaint29/10/13 
16/9/2013Partial transfer from Defence, request for Rent Allowance file.14/10/2013 
28/6/2013Request for evidence regarding eviction from Service Residence28/08/2013 
12/6/2013Request for information relating to a neighbourhood complaint, Seaforth NSW5/07/2013 
14/5/2013Request for employee informationWithdrawn by applicant 
18/3/2013Request for information regarding exchanges of SR in BrisbaneWithdrawn by applicant on 04/02/2013 
26/1/2013Floor plans for Hobartville property02/05/2013 
24/1/2013Information regarding West Australian rent allowance ceilings24/02/2013 
7/1/2013Rent paid for properties in Epping NSW01/21/2013 
16/11/2012Request for Maintenance reports relating to Wattle Grove property.14/12/2012 
10/9/2012Request for employee information.09/11/2012 
10/9/2012Request for rent paid for Port Kennedy properties.9/11/2012 
6/9/2012Request for financial advice.19/10/2012 
11/6/2012Request for information regarding strata managing agents.Withdrawn by applicant. 
16/5/2012Request for information regarding management of property.18/6/2012 
15/5/2012Request for information regarding property maintenance on house.15/6/2012 
4/1/2012Reduced scope; request for documents about proposed development or property divesture in certain streets in Townsville06/02/2012 
12/12/2011Enquiry re property in Darwin20/12/2012 
16/11/2011Documents about any proposed development or property divesture in certain streets in TownsvilleWithdrawn by the applicant on 4/1/2012. 
22/9/2011Request for employee information24/10/2011 
9/9/2011Records related to management of a property in Richardson, ACT.7/10/2011 
18/7/2011Rent paid for properties in Epping, NSW - further request11/8/2011 
11/7/2011Defence housing loan documentationN/A - transferred to another agency on 18/7/2011. 
11/7/2011Information about Application for Rental Allowance9/8/2011 
22/6/2011Communications with DHA and housing availabilityWithdrawn by applicant on 11/7/2011 
22/6/2011Correspondence from Defence Housing tenants in South Australia about complaints22/7/2011 
10/6/2011Correspondence/notes re neighbourhood complaint/s in Amaroo, ACT - further request7/7/2011 
2/6/2011Rent paid for properties in Epping, NSW28/6/2011 
10/5/2011Correspondence re neighbourhood complaint/s in Amaroo, ACT8/6/2011