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.

We manage gifts and benefits in line with:

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.

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Gifts and Benefits from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024

Date received Giver (Person/Organisation) Receiver Gift, Benefit or Hospitality Occasion Estimated value
22/10/2024 CPA Assistant Secretary, Finance Management Branch Attendance at working lunch held by CPA Attendance at event in acknowledgement of relevance to role. $100.00
13/11/2024 Ashurst Director, Legal and Audit Division Invitation to attend seminars presented by Ashurst. Attendance at event in acknowledgement of relevance to role. $400.00
23/11/2024 RSL LifeCare Deputy Commissioner, NSW/ACT Invitation and Ticket to attend the RSL Lifecare The Poppy Ball.  As part of the Deputy Commissioner role to attend ESO events and represent the Department. $345.00
28/11/2024 Turkish Authorities Director, Veteran Experience and Transition Ceramic Bowl, Lavender Cream, soap, spray and infuser, Gallipoli 1915 Book, Notepad, Pen and Badge, Olive Oil and Olives, Turkish Flag ornament, Ceramic condiment jars, Ceramic Dancing Gown ornament Exchange of gifts following Anzac Day Advance travel meetings with Turkish officials $410.00
5/12/2024 Clayton Utz Director, Legal and Audit Division Ticket to attend Public Master Class all day event and water bottle  Attendance at event in acknowledgement of relevance to role. $500.00
5/12/2024 Clayton Utz Staff member,  Legal and Audit Division Ticket to attend Public Master Class all day event and water bottle  Attendance at event in acknowledgement of relevance to role. $500.00
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Gifts and Benefits from 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024

Date received Giver (Person/Organisation) Receiver Gift, Benefit or Hospitality Occasion Estimated value
6/08/2024 Client Transition Medical Assessment Pilot Program (TMAPP) Team Food and drink hamper In recognition for outstanding work performance and dedication $150.00
2/9/2024 Defence Health Assistant Secretary, Program Delivery Division Lunch at Boathouse Restaurant Lunch following Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden launch $160.00
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Gifts 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 General Counsel, Legal and Audit Division 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
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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
Deputy Secretary
Chief Operating Officer Group

 

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
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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 
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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
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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
Deputy Secretary
Chief Operating Officer Group

 

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
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