Gifts and benefits register
The following table lists any gifts or benefits valued above $100 (ex GST) that the Secretary or acting Secretary has accepted in the course of duties as Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, dating back to 18 October 2019.
| Date received |
Date recorded |
Gift item/ benefit/ service | Recipient (agency contact if not received directly by Secretary) | Giver | Occasion | Estimated value in $A* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20 Financial year | 21/01/2020 | Membership for Virgin Lounge Access | Former Secretary | Virgin Australia Airlines | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 19-20 Financial year | 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 |
The following table lists any gift or benefit valued over $100 (ex GST) that an employee of the Attorney-General’s Department has received, dating back to 1 February 2020.
| Date received |
Date recorded |
Gift item/ benefit/ service | Received by | Presented by | Occasion | Estimated value in $A* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2020 | 05/03/2020 | 2 tickets to attend Legalwise Seminar – 10 Points in one Day: Government Practice Seminar | Lottie Flaherty | Legalwise Seminars, Australia | In exchange for Chairing Session 3 of 10 Points in One Day: Government Practice Seminar on 5 March 2020 | $980 (combined, $490 per ticket) |
| 28/08/2020 | 25/09/2020 | 1 bunch of flowers, 1 photo frame, 1 platter, 1 painting | Not applicable | South Coast Women’s Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation | Conclusion of secondment of officer | $400 |
| 07/10/2020 | 13/10/2020 | Invitation to attend a dinner | Not applicable | Kristie Steggles | Celebration of STEPtember campaign | $100 |
| 19/10/2020 | 02/11/2020 | Levo HT E-Bike | Not applicable | Customer team, National Circuit Network | All staff who registered for a free bike health check were entered into a draw to win an E-Bike | $4,400 |
| 25/03/2021 | 14/04/2021 | Ben Saul International Law Books | Susan Robertson | Ben Saul, University of Sydney | Complimentary books for Office of International Law library | $990 |
| 04/05/2021 | 05/05/2021 | Two academic textbooks | Not applicable | Andrew Rich, Herbert Smith Freehills | Author provided two copies of textbook free of charge. | $600 |
*wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia (excluding GST)
Current as at 30 June 2021.