Secretary’s gifts and benefits register
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We maintain a list of gifts and benefits accepted by staff in the course of their duties.
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We manage gifts and benefits in line with:
- the Australian Public Service Commission’s Guidance for Agency Heads - Gifts and Benefits
- our own policies and procedures.
Staff don’t accept gifts or benefits where they could present a conflict of interest. Our staff must act impartially at all times.
The list shows accepted gifts and benefits with a value of over $100. We update this list quarterly.
Back to topGifts and Benefits from 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024
| Date received | Giver (Person/Organisation) | Receiver | Gift, Benefit or Hospitality | Occasion | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/05/2024 | Future Women | Teena Blewitt, Chief Operating Officer | Ticket to Future Women 2024 Federal Budget Dinner | Presented due to professional relationship with Founding Director. | $395.00 |
| 17/06/2024 | Australian Centre for Evaluation | Alison Frame, Secretary | .Ticket to dinner hosted by Australian Centre for Evaluation | Invitation via Secretary Kennedy the behalf of the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh on Australian public policy. | $111.00 |
Gifts and Benefits from 1 January 2024 to 30 March 2024
| Date received | Giver (Person/Organisation) | Receiver | Gift, Benefit or Hospitality | Occasion | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Virgin Australia Airlines | Teena Blewitt
| Complimentary airline lounge membership – Virgin Beyond Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 5/03/2024 | Paul Danaher | Assistant Secretary Client Access and Rehabilitation Services | Hardcover book in presentation box. | Presented while attending Grant announcement in Melbourne with Assistant Minister. | $150.00 |
Gifts and Benefits from 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023
| Date received | Giver (Person/Organisation) | Receiver | Gift, Benefit or Hospitality | Occasion | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2023 | Qantas Airways Ltd | Kahlil Fegan Repatriation Commissioner | Complimentary airline lounge membership – Qantas Chairman’s Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 25/10/2023 | Australian Government Solicitor | Assistant Secretary Ministerial International and stakeholder relations | Complimentary ticket to attend the FOI and Privacy Law Conference. | In acknowledgement of the relevance of FOI and Privacy to DVA's work. | $594.00 |
| 13/12/2023 | Anonymous | Delegate Permanent Impairment Brisbane | Flowers with a card. | In appreciation of care and professionalism. | $116.00 |
| 11/12/2023 | The Catering Crew | Executive Assistant Processing Branch | Cheese Platter. | In appreciation of business support | $200.00 |
| 5/12/2023 | RSL Queensland | Director Processing Branch | 5 x gift packages, each including a picnic blanket, diary, pen and a box of chocolates. | In appreciation of training and support. | $175.00 |
| 8/12/2023 | Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs | Assistant Secretary Ministerial International and stakeholder relations | Individualised personal seal and ink stamp set and medallion commemorating the 70th anniversary of Korean War Armistice. | In appreciation of hosting support. | $150.00 |
| 14/12/2023 | Qantas Airways Ltd | Jenny Firman Chief Health Officer | Complimentary airline lounge membership – Qantas Chairman’s Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 22/12/2023 | Medical provider | Senior Nursing Adviser Health Branch | Food Christmas hamper with bottle of wine. | Appreciation of care and professionalism. | $100.00 |
Gifts and Benefits from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2023
| Date received | Giver (Person/Organisation) | Receiver | Gift, Benefit or Hospitality | Occasion | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Virgin Australia Airlines | Alison Frame Secretary | Complimentary airline lounge membership – Virgin Beyond Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 27/06/2023 | Qantas Airways Ltd | Alison McLaren Deputy Secretary | Complimentary airline lounge membership – Qantas Chairman’s Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 22/08/2023 | Qantas Airways Ltd | Cathryn Pope Deputy President | Complimentary airline lounge membership – Qantas Chairman’s Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 23/08/2023 | Client | Clinical Care Coordinator Open Arms | Preserved rose. | In appreciation of care and professionalism. | $200.00 |
| 5/09/2023 | Client | Team Leader Liability and Compensation | Box containing 11 bottles of wine. | In appreciation of care and professionalism. | $134.00 |
| 21/09/2023 | Department of Defence | Director Royal Commission Reviews and Inquiries | Participation in Australian Defence Force Immersion Event. | In recognition of personal and or professional connection. | $300.00 |
Gifts and Benefits from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
| Date received | Giver (Person/Organisation) | Receiver | Gift, Benefit or Hospitality | Occasion | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2022 | Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Department of Defence | Veteran Family Advocate | Tea Chest; Poppy Scarf; Pure Fiji Gift Box and chocolate bar. | In appreciation of presenting support. | $242.00 |
| 17/08/2022 | Client | Staff member Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division | Swarovski 'Stella' star kite cut crystal rose tone bracelet. | Appreciation of care and professionalism. | $195.00 |
| 17/08/2022 | Client | Staff member Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division | Silver bracelet. | Appreciation of care and professionalism. | $100.00 |
| 10/10/2022 | Legacy Club of South Australia and Broken Hill | Assistant Secretary Income Support Branch | Invitation to attend the 73rd Annual Legacy Race Day at Morphettville Racecourse. | In recognition of professional and or personal connection. | $175.00 |
| 31/10/2022 | Various | Veteran Family Advocate | 7 Books, Flag, Mug and Bookbinder. | Appreciation of care and professionalism. | $405.00 |
| 27/03/2023 | RSL LifeCare Limited | Assistant Secretary Client Access and Rehabilitation Services | ANZAC Day Dawn Service BridgeClimb (Sydney Harbour Bridge). | In recognition of personal and or professional connection. | $424.00 |
| 16/03/2023 | Records and Information Professionals of Australasia | Staff member COO Division | A DISC Profile Assessment and Coaching Session and a copy of a book about DISC. | Prize received as part of professional attendance. | $140.00 |
| 13/09/2019 for 2/11/22 departure | Wayne Wetherall, Kokoda Spirit | Veteran Family Advocate | Kokoda Spirit commemoration trek to honour the 80th anniversary of Australians retaking Kokoda on November 2 1942. | In recognition of personal and professional connection. | $5,045.00 |
| 18/04/2023 | Qantas Airways Ltd | Alison Frame Secretary | Complimentary airline lounge membership – Qantas Chairman’s Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 22/04/2023 | Glen Ferrarotto, Ironside Resources | Senior Executive Service Processing Branch | 2 x general admission tickets to "Fortitide Fight 4 a Cause Wandering Warriors." | In recognition of professional and or personal connection. | $198.00 |
| 8/05/2023 | McKinsey and Co | Assistant Secretary Aged and Community Care | Whoop Fitness device. | For the purposes of participating in McKinsey’s 2023 Executive Leadership Program. | $390.00 |
| 8/05/2023 | McKinsey and Co | Assistant Secretary Health and Wellbeing Policy | Whoop Fitness device. | For the purposes of participating in McKinsey’s 2023 Executive Leadership Program. | $390.00 |
| 30/05/2023 | Phoenix Australia Board | Repatriation Commissioner | 2 bottles of wine. | In recognition of professional and or personal connection. | $465.00 |
| 1/06/2023 | Qantas Airways Ltd | Teena Blewitt
| Complimentary airline lounge membership – Qantas Chairman’s Lounge. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 20/06/2023 | RSL LifeCare Veteran Services | Assistant Secretary Client Access and Rehabilitation Services | Invitation to attended the inaugural RSL LifeCare Veteran Services Poppy Ball on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2023. | As part of the Deputy Commissioner role, an invite to attend this fundraising event. In recognition of professional and or personal connection. | $390.00 |