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Agency Head gifts and benefits register

The following tables list any gifts or benefits valued above $100 (ex GST) that the Secretary or acting Secretary has accepted in the course of duty as Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, dating back to 18 October 2019.

2024–25 financial year

Quarter 1 – July to September
Date
received
Date
recorded
Gift item/ benefit/ serviceRecipient (agency contact if not received directly by Secretary)Presented byOccasionEstimated value in $AUD*

22/08/2022

24-25 Financial year

Continuation of membership for Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge Access

Secretary

Virgin Australia Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

22-23 Financial year

24-25 Financial year

Continuation of membership for Chairman's Lounge Access

Secretary

Qantas Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

17/07/2024

17/07/2024

Painting on canvas

Sarah Chidgey in capacity as Acting Secretary

The Honourable Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer CBE

Meeting with the Chief Justice and Permanent Secretary for Justice and Legal Affairs

Unknown

2023–24 financial year

Quarter 1 – July to September
Date
received
Date
recorded
Gift item/ benefit/ serviceRecipient (agency contact if not received directly by Secretary)Presented byOccasionEstimated value in $AUD*

22/08/2022

23-24 Financial year

Continuation of membership for Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge Access

Secretary

Virgin Australia Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

22-23 Financial year

23-24 Financial year

Continuation of membership for Chairman's Lounge Access

Secretary

Qantas Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

Quarter 2 – October to December

Nil.

Quarter 3 – January to March

Nil.

Quarter 4 – April to June
Date
received
Date
recorded
Gift item/ benefit/ serviceRecipient (agency contact if not received directly by Secretary)Presented byOccasionEstimated value in $AUD*

20/06/2024

17/07/2024

PNG traditional ceramic bowl

Secretary

Acting Secretary of the PNG Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Ms Lillian Woruba

Gift recieved during breakfast roundtable with women leaders from the justice sector

$300

2022–23 financial year

Quarter 1 – July to September
Date
received
Date
recorded
Gift item/ benefit/ serviceRecipient (agency contact if not received directly by Secretary)Presented byOccasionEstimated value in $AUD*

22/08/2022

06/10/2022

Membership for Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge Access

Secretary

Virgin Australia Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

22-23 Financial year

06/10/2022

Membership for Chairman's Lounge Access

Secretary

Qantas Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

Quarter 2 – October to December

Nil.

Quarter 3 – January to March

Nil.

Quarter 4 – April to June

Nil.

2021–22 financial year

Quarter 1 – July to September

Nil.

Quarter 2 – October to December

Nil.

Quarter 3 – January to March

Nil.

Quarter 4 – April to June

Nil.

2020–21 financial year

Quarter 1 – July to September

Nil.

Quarter 2 – October to December

Nil.

Quarter 3 – January to March

Nil.

Quarter 4 – April to June

Nil.

2019–20 financial year

Quarter 2 – October to December

Nil.

Quarter 3 – January to March
Date
received
Date
recorded
Gift item/ benefit/ serviceRecipient (agency contact if not received directly by Secretary)Presented byOccasionEstimated value in $AUD*

03/12/2014

21/01/2020

Membership for The Club Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge Access

Former Secretary

Virgin Australia Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

07/08/2017

21/01/2020

Membership for Chairman's Lounge Access

Former Secretary

Qantas Airlines

Not applicable

Not applicable

9/02/2020

21/01/2020

1 Ticket to Concert Beethoven 1, 2, & 3

Former Secretary

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Not applicable

$100

Quarter 4 – April to June

Nil.

*wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia (excluding GST)

Current as at 29 October 2024.