Gifts and benefits

 

The department is required to report all gifts or benefits accepted by our Secretary which are valued at over $100.

Regular reporting ensures our Secretary meets public expectations regarding public service integrity, accountability, independence, transparency, and professionalism.

In order to demonstrate the department’s commitment to meeting these expectations, gifts and benefits received by Deputy Secretaries are also publicly reported.

Access to data

We update the gifts and benefits list each quarter or within 31 days of the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries receiving a gift or benefit. The information is available on the department’s website for 12 months. We also publish the register of gifts and benefits for each reporting period on data.gov.au.

Statement by the Secretary

In the course of undertaking my duties as Agency Head of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, I declare I received the following gifts and/or benefits, the value of which exceeds the stipulated threshold of $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).

Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 October 2024 – 31 October 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
Between January - June 202431 October 20242 x Domestic Flight upgradesMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 July 2024 – 30 September 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
19 October 202325 January 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 April 2024 – 30 June 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
19 October 202325 January 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
11 April 202429 May 2024Ticket to the Queensland Media Club LunchMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirgin AirlinesQueensland Media Club Lunch$230.00
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 January 2024 – 31 March 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
19 October 202325 January 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 October 2023 – 31 December 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia

Statement by Deputy Secretaries

In the course of undertaking my duties as a Deputy Secretary at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, I declare I received the following gifts and/or benefits, the value of which exceeds the stipulated threshold of $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).

Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 July 2024 – 30 September 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
19 January 202422 January 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
23 February 202429 May 2025Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Justine Saunders APMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
03 September 202411 October 20242024 Melbourne Royal Show Season Membership TicketsMr Matt LoweChief Executive, Melbourne Royal ShowInvitation to attend event$190
29 April 202411 May 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Matt LoweQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
01 July 202421 July
2024		Bottle of Dom Tapparo Engenho CachacaMs Tina HutchisonBrazil Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food SupplyGift$179
23 April 202416 July 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tina HutchisonQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 April 2024 – 30 June 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
19 January 202422 January 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
13 May 202420 May 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
10 May 202417 May 2024Ticket to the Annual Chief Executive Women Queensland DinnerMs Tess BishopSuper Retail GroupAnnual Chief Executive Women Queensland Dinner.$375.00
23 February 202429 May 2025Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Justine Saunders APMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
29 April 202411 May 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Matt LoweQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
23 April 202416 July 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tina HutchisonQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 January 2024 – 31 March 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
19 January 202422 January 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
23 February 202429 May 2025Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Justine Saunders APMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt LoweN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 October 2023 – 31 December 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
17 January 20228 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Christopher LockeQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
3 February 202112 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Rosemary DeiningerQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMs Nicola Hinder PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMs Tess BishopN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/ADr Jarred GreenvilleN/AN/ANil to declare

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current