Gifts and benefits register 2018–19

    1 April to 30 June 2019

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits given
    Date given Description of gift or benefit Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Reasons for accepting or giving (what is the benefit to the Queensland community)
    25/03/2019* Return flights from Chuulangun to Weipa and accommodation in Cairns 4,430.00 Department of Environment and Science David Claudie, EDO/Chairman Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation To attend the Traditional owners Biodiscovery Workshop in Cairns.
    25/03/2019* Return flights from Brisbane to Cairns and accommodation in Cairns 610.01 Department of Environment and Science Steve Smith, Operational Manager, Indigenous Land Corporation To attend the Traditional owners Biodiscovery Workshop in Cairns.
    25/03/2019* Flights Sydney to Cairns and return to Canberra and accommodation in Cairns 910.00 Department of Environment and Science Dr Margaret Raven, University of NSW Fellowship for Indigenous Studies To attend the Traditional owners Biodiscovery Workshop in Cairns.
    25/03/2019* Return flights from Brisbane to Cairns and accommodation in Cairns 460.00 Department of Environment and Science John Locke, Managing Director of BioCultural Consulting To attend the Traditional owners Biodiscovery Workshop in Cairns.
    25/03/2019* Return flights Sydney to Cairns and accommodation in Cairns 750.00 Department of Environment and Science Daniel Robertson, University of NSW To attend the Traditional owners Biodiscovery Workshop in Cairns.
    21/03/2019* Morning tea for 20 people for Australian Science Media Centre Session at TRI 26/03/2019 540.80 Department of Environment and Science Various Industry development and networking opportunity.
    21/03/2019* Afternoon tea for 68 people - screen meets science event, Festival Lab, Southbank 2:00 to 4:00pm 1,011.43 Department of Environment and Science Various Industry development and networking opportunity.
    29/04/2019 Contribution to school Borneo trip 2,900.00 Department of Environment and Science Peace Lutheran College Wujal Wujal sought financial assistance for school trip.
    08/05/2019 Light lunch provided for OWIN Delegates during a day of meetings 72.50 Department of Environment and Science Philippe Lachapelle and Agnes Flemal - OWIN delegate OWIN delegates were conducting meetings in Brisbane to continue and expand relations between Queensland Government.
    14/03/2019* Quik Corp Light Attack 400L fire unit 1,500.00 Department of Environment and Science Rural Fire Brigade, Collingvale Station Replaced with new unit. Donated unit will assist RFB with fire fighting in the Dryander area.
    19/06/2019 2 bottles of wine - Maude sav blanc 2017, Pepperjack 2017 cab sauv 49.50 Department of Environment and Science Dane Moulton and Kim Piercy Bottles were provided after presentation as thanks for ALGA conference.
    12/06/2019 Fire Unit (QPWS022, PEID 196549) 'as is' condition 750.00 Department of Environment and Science Mandingalbay Yidinji Ranger Program New Quickcorp fire unit received and this unit has now been stood down and it is considered surplus.
    16/05/2019 Fire Unit-no tank/reel, just motor, pump and frame in 'as is' condition. 750.00 Department of Environment and Science Behana/Quingilli Rural Fire Brigade This is a redundant fire unit frame, motor and pump in 'as is' condition.
    22/05/2019 Flowers from Blooming Gorgeous 165.00 Department of Environment and Science Rod Manthey For the passing of Rod's father, Frank Manthey.

    *Gift given in previous quarter and recorded in the current quarter.

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits received
    Date received Description of gift received Value $ Name of donor Name of Recipient Gift retained by employee, by agency or not accepted Reason and/or circumstances the gift was received
    08/04/2019 Flights, accommodation, meals & taxi fares to attend FrontierSI conference, 8 April 2019 Melbourne 780.00 Graeme Kernich, CEO, FrontierSI Joanne Hansen Retained by employee Participation in panel session at conference & networking with industry professionals across government.
    21/03/2019* Ticket to Property Council of Australia breakfast event - Partnering to Deliver Brisbane's Global Precinct 126.01 Ellen Wayland, Director, Precinct Delivery, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Meredith Nolan Retained by employee Ticket was offered due to last min cancellation by an attendee.
    05/04/2019 Women in Leadership Event 175.00 Australia Post Melissa Dobbins Retained by employee Australia Post invited past and present female account contacts to attend the event.
    05/04/2019 Women in Leadership Event 175.00 Australia Post Luisa Sommer Retained by employee Australia Post invited past and present female account contacts to attend the event.
    05/04/2019 Women in Leadership Event 175.00 Australia Post Kylie Kraus Retained by employee Australia Post invited past and present female account contacts to attend the event.
    18/04/2019 Davidson mug & 2 x Easter eggs 11.00 Davidson Recruitment Omar Ameer Retained by employee Easter gift when visiting temp staff.
    13/04/2019 Shopping bags containing: a bottle of white wine, pens, small bottle of sparkling rosella soda, fudge, small jar honey, packet of pepperberry macadamias, plastic water bottle, highlighter, stubby cooler 27.50 Environmental Health Australia Central Queensland Julie Hoek Retained by employee Thank you for presenting at EHACQ Conference.
    09/05/2019 Invitation to PwC's Autumn Drinks 0.00 Pricewater
    house
    Coopers
    Fiona Wright Did not accept. Complimentary invitation.
    15/04/2019 Chinese face mask plaque 33.00 Chinese Delegation for National Parks Fiona Wright Retained by employee Gift for receiving delegation.
    09/05/2019 1 x A Stray Liana hardcover book 100.00 Daintree Rainforest Craig Chantrill Retained by employee Gift for 30 year anniversary of protection through partnership.
    08/05/2019 Dinner and entertainment at Jellyfish Restaurant Brisbane 95.00 Philippe Lachapelle and Agnes Flemal - OWIN Delegation from Belgium Stewart Macintyre Retained by employee Gift was received from OWIN delegation as it provided an opportunity for Queensland Government to network with OWIN.
    08/05/2019 1 box of Belgian chocolates 15.00 Philippe Lachapelle and Agnes Flemal - OWIN Delegation from Belgium Stewart Macintyre Retained by employee OWIN delegates provided chocolates from their country as it is considered culturally appropriate to exchange gifts.
    08/05/2019 2 boxes of Belgian chocolates 25.00 Philippe Lachapelle and Agnes Flemal - OWIN Delegation from Belgium Vicky Lo Retained by employee OWIN delegates provided chocolates from their country as it is considered culturally appropriate to exchange gifts.
    03/05/2019 Committee for Economic Development of Australia Luncheon "This Fragile System: Water Reform" 195.00 Sue Ashton - Telstra Christian Witte Retained by employee Christian Witte accepted lunch offer as part of Telstra networking.
    03/05/2019 Committee for Economic Development of Australia Luncheon "This Fragile System: Water Reform" 195.00 Sue Ashton - Telstra Ryan Turner Retained by employee Ryan Turner accepted lunch offer as part of Telstra networking.
    21/05/2019 Air charter (1x seat): Brisbane to Miles; Miles to Brisbane, lunch and water. 814.00 APPEA and Origin Energy Matthew Andrew Retained by employee Tour of Origin sites in and around Miles.
    06/05/2019 Light refreshments and guest speakers - Malcolm Thompson & Prof Tony Wong at CEDA Event. 50.00 Ana Veamatahau on behalf of Deputy Director, Australian Rivers Institute Griffith University Julia Playford Retained by employee Opportunity for Julia to network with key stakeholders from both Government and university sectors.
    21/05/2019 1 Sweatshirt ($50) and 1 t-shirt ($20) 70.00 Junior Indigenous Marine & Environmental Cadets Program Alena Tracey Retained by agency For Wujal Wujal - Indigenous Junior Fishing Guides Program.
    10/05/2019 Morning tea & guest speakers - Cassie Robinson @ Going Beyond Human-Centred Design 25.00 The Innovation in Government Team Julia Playford Retained by employee Opportunity to network with key stakeholders from both government & Private sectors.
    21/05/2019 Light refreshments and panel discussion led by Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery 50.00 Griffith University, Drug Discovery Centre Julia Playford Retained by employee Opportunity to network with key stakeholders from both government & university sectors.
    07/06/2019 1 ticket to "Climate change and economics" talk in Brisbane 310.00 ESRI Australia (via Andrew Highley) Paul Cavallaro Retained by employee Keynote addresses from Al Gore and Queensland Premier the Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk.
    07/06/2019 Climate change and economics luncheon held at Convention Centre Brisbane - Presentation by Al Gore for Climate Week 195.00 ESRI Australia (via Andrew Highley) Christian Witte Retained by employee Networking with staff from ESRI.
    31/05/2019 Ticket to the EIANZ Leap 2 Conference on the 4th and 5th of June 2019 595.00 Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand Rhiannon Stewart Retained by employee Conference themes are relevant to Rhiannon's work in waste team as well as community engagement.
    31/05/2019 Lunch at TAITAI Chinese restaurant hosted by Chinese Consulate in Brisbane 35.00 Li Zhou - A/Consul- General, Chinese Consulate in Brisbane Lijuan Gong Retained by employee Gift was accepted as an opportunity to foster relationships between Queensland Government and Chinese Consulate.
    23/04/2019 4x NRL magic round tickets 140.00 Tammy Myles - ED Corporate Services Dept Communities, Disability Services and Seniors Catheryn Walter Retained by employee Department of Communities thank you for community recovery work.
    17/04/2019 Light refreshments - stand up canapés 40.00 UQ Bronwyn Harch, Deputy VC (Research) and VP (Research) Paul Lawrence Retained by employee Invitation to attend UQ event to recognise high citation researchers.
    17/06/2019 Invitation to the 2019 State Budget Address in Brisbane 170.50 Australia Post Lynda Delaforce Retained by employee CFO representative Queensland Government Department.
    09/05/2019 Meera branded jute bag with a drink bottle and thermal cup 35.00 Ms Aarti Bajaj, Artistic Director, Wild Dreamer Productions Tina Hill Retained by employee There is no benefit to the community and I acknowledge that Ms Bajaj could be a potential applicant but here small gesture will in no way influence any decision as funding applications are externally peer assessed.
    09/05/2019 Meera branded jute bag with a drink bottle and thermal cup 35.00 Ms Aarti Bajaj, Artistic Director, Wild Dreamer Productions Alyssa McIntosh Retained by employee There is no benefit to the community and I acknowledge that Ms Bajaj could be a potential applicant but here small gesture will in no way influence any decision as funding applications are externally peer assessed.
    01/05/2019 Roses Chocolates 12.00 QRIC Sandya Kisun Retained by employee Exceptional service - help with Tridata/SDS.

    *Gift received in previous quarter and recorded in the current quarter.

    1 January to 31 March 2019

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits given
    Date given Description of gift or benefit Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Reasons for giving (what is the benefit to the Queensland community)
    05/02/2019 Flights & air train tickets to travel to Brisbane for the Indigenous Round Table on Biodiversity Options Paper 343.70 DES Dr Daniel Robinson, University of NSW Member of Indigenous Knowledge Stakeholder Roundtable meeting in Brisbane 5/2/19 to provide advice.
    05/02/2019 Flights & air train tickets to travel to Brisbane for the Indigenous Round Table on Biodiversity Options Paper 530.17 DES Dr Margaret Raven, Macquarie University Fellowship Member of Indigenous Knowledge Stakeholder Roundtable meeting in Brisbane 5/2/19 to provide advice.
    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits received
    Date received Description of gift received Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Gift retained by employee or by agency Reason and/or circumstances the gift was received
    15/09/2018* Flights, accommodation & meals to present at 2nd Aust-China Environmental Biogeochemistry Forum in Wuhan, China 2,750.00 Prof Qiaoyun Huang, Dean, Faculty of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University Daniel Brough Retained by employee Gift accepted as a benefit to Queensland for promoting key biogeochemical science and environmental restoration.
    14/02/2019 Chinese New Year Dinner, Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane 227.60 Australia-China Business Council Lijuan Gong Retained by employee The Australia-Chinese Business Council event is a good networking opportunity to make business connections for collaborative activities.
    29/08/2018* A ticket to attend the eReefs Eureka Awards Dinner 297.00 Theresa Fyffe, Executive Director, Projects & Partnerships, Great Barrier Reef Foundation Paul Lawrence Retained by employee Officer is a member of the eReef's project team, finalist in the Eureka Awards for Science Excellence.
    7/09/2018* Annual Gala Dinner & Awards Night for Australian Water Association, Queensland 180.00 Brian McIntosh, Education Director, International Water Centre Paul Lawrence Retained by employee Through Queensland Water Modelling Network, the Department of Environment & Science has established a joint activity with the International Water Centre.
    29/11/2018* Christmas party attendance 60.00 ALS Environmental (Lab) Tina Girard Retained by employee Attendance at the Christmas party
    29/11/2018* Christmas party attendance 60.00 ALS Environmental (Lab) Graham Cordingley Retained by employee Attendance at the Christmas party
    29/11/2018* Christmas party attendance 60.00 ALS Environmental (Lab) Marni Burkhardt Retained by employee Attendance at the Christmas party
    24/01/2019 Consular General People's Republic of China in Brisbane - Chinese New Year Gala Dinner 132.00 Dr Xu Jie & Madam Julia Playford Retained by employee Stakeholder engagement
    15/09/2018* Flights, accommodation & meals to present at 2nd Aust-China Environmental Biogeochemistry Forum in Wuhan, China 2,750.00 Prof Qiaoyun Huang, Dean, Faculty of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University Daniel Brough Retained by employee Gift accepted as a benefit to Queensland for promoting key biogeochemical science and environmental restoration.
    14/02/2019 Chinese New Year Dinner, Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane 227.60 Australia-China Business Council Lijuan Gong Retained by employee The Australia-Chinese Business Council event is a good networking opportunity to make business connections for collaborative activities.
    26/09/2018* Chinese tea set 120.00 Cia Jianing/Dept of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Mark Jacobs Retained by agency It is common business practice to present a gift to distinguished guests. It is culturally inappropriate not to accept.
    21/09/2018* Folded artwork of the Chinese Pavilion 100.00 Fu Guoqing, DD-G, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipal Government Mark Jacobs Retained by agency It is common business practice to present a gift to distinguished guests. It is culturally inappropriate not to accept.
    26/09/2018* Pomander 80.00 Professor Zhu Bin, Deputy Director, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Mark Jacobs Retained by agency It is common business practice to present a gift to distinguished guests. It is culturally inappropriate not to accept.
    6/09/2018* Lunch 88.00 Queensland University of Technology Business Leaders Forum Mark Jacobs Retained by employee Networking with university researchers and corporate administration.
    7/08/2018* Dinner with board members of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for High Performance Soils 55.00 Michael Crawford on behalf of Dr Paul Greenfield, AO FTSE, Chair for CRC High Performance Soils Paul Lawrence Retained by employee The Cooperative Research Centre is keen to establish collaborative projects with the Department of Environments and Science. Board provided outline of the program.
    29/08/2018* A ticket to attend the eReefs Eureka Awards Dinner 297.00 Theresa Fyffe, Executive Director, Projects & Partnerships, Great Barrier Reef Foundation Paul Lawrence Retained by employee Officer is a member of the eReef's project team, finalist in the Eureka Awards for Science Excellence.
    27/09/2018* Two Chinese Canisters with tea 120.00 Zhang Qian, Director for International Minhai Pharma Company (Beijing) Mark Jacobs Retained by agency It is common business practice to present gift to distinguished guest. It is culturally inappropriate not to accept.
    27/09/2018* Elephant 100.00 Wang Ren, Senior Vice President & President of Global Development, BGI Mark Jacobs Retained by agency It is common business practice to present gift to distinguished guest. It is culturally inappropriate not to accept.
    7/09/2018* Annual Gala Dinner & Awards Night for Australian Water Association, Queensland 180.00 Brian McIntosh, Education Director, International Water Centre Paul Lawrence Retained by employee Through the Queensland Water Modelling Network, the Department of Environment & Science has established a joint activity with the International Water Centre.
    7/08/2018* Invitation to celebrate the 69th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China 85.00 Consul-General of the People's Republic of China (Brisbane) Paul Lawrence Retained by employee A celebration of the strong relationship between the People's Republic of China and Queensland.
    16/10/2018* An evening with SpaceX Director of System Safety & Risk, Michael Lutomski Dinner 120.00 USQ Research Paul Lawrence Retained by employee Roundtable discussion with Leading international innovation leaders on science & technology.
    16/10/2018* Light dinner and refreshments at Griffith University South Bank Campus 50.00 Professor Andrew T Smith, Pro Chancellor (Sciences), Griffith University Mark Jacobs Retained by employee Opportunity to work with key stakeholders in the Science field & build relationship between QLD Government.
    21/03/2019 Dinner provided by NBAN at Armidale Pet Friendly Motel 27.50 Northern Basin Aboriginal Nations Gaia Marini Retained by employee Thank you for the presentation made.
    26/03/2019 1 calico conference bag and 1 one stainless steel water bottle 16.50 Qld Govt Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program Eli Taylor Retained by employee Gifts given to all attendees at conference.
    20/03/2019 Ceda artificial Intelligence and Ethics lunch event - Invitation from CSIRO 120.00 Rob Lorimer - CSIRO Mark Jacobs Retained by employee Stakeholder engagement
    23/03/2019 2 tickets to the panel discussion with Prof Hamish McCallum, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, World Science Festival 70.02 Griffith University Julia Playford Retained by employee Attend World Science Festival Event - Opportunity to join a panel discussion on sustainable solutions.
    21/01/2019 Woolworths gift card 20.00 Nancy Sanday (former intern) Rosanne Tarry Did not accept Nancy worked as a HR intern during 2018 and this placement was sourced by Rosanne Tarry via AHRI. Nancy sent Rosanne a Christmas card containing the gift card as a thank you. Rosanne contacted Nancy and explained she couldn't accept the gift and that it would be returned to her address.
    26/03/2019 4 ELMO branded USBs 45.00 ELMO Tina Treffiletti / Adam Pumpa Retained by employee ELMO delivered a product demonstration to CAA and provided USBs as part of their marketing materials. ELMO hold a standing offer arrangement with Qld Govt. Cost of return uneconomical.

    * Gift received last quarter and recorded in the current quarter.

    1 October to 31 December 2018

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits given
    Date given Description of gift or benefit Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Reasons for giving (what is the benefit to the Queensland community)
    29/10/2018 Catering for Open Worldwide Innovation Network (OWIN) 174.20 Stewart MacIntyre OWIN Delegation - Phillippe Lachapelle To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 Catering for 11 Admin and Social Media, Griffith University delegation. Sandwiches, juice, tea/coffee and bottled water provided. 158.40 Stewart MacIntyre Liz Bojarovski, Admin and Social Media, Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Griffith University, Gold Coast To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Alison Rice, President of Women in Technology To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Bronwyn Harch, University of Queensland To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Debra Venables, Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Jennifer Martin, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre John Carroll, Endpoints News, USA To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Julia Playford, A/Executive Director, Science Development To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Professor Louis Schofield, James Cook University To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Pankaj Sah, Queensland Brain Institute To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Phillippe Lachapelle, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX)/ Open Worldwide Innovation Network (OWIN), Belgium To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stewart MacIntyre Ruben Flores-Saaib, University of California, San Diego, USA To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    15/11/2018* QPWS Fire Unit (QPWS038) 2,250.00 DES Paroo Shire Council Donating a unit will enable us to expand on our strong relationship and that it will tangibly contribute to the departments outcomes.
    15/11/2018* QPWS Fire Unit (QPWS062) 2,250.00 DES SSAA at Millmerran This small donation will further cement QPWS’s contribution to protecting the rural residential community west of Millmerran in a very fire prone environment.
    23/11/2018* QPWS Fire Unit (QPWS094) 2,250.00 DES Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council The main reason for the proposed gifting is to provide a superior level of response capacity for the council staff, particularly the Farm Manager and his crew, providing an increased capacity to respond to wild fires, and assist in managing their planned burns. It will assist in improving the standard of equipment used by staff at Cherbourg, providing them with newer equipment.
    23/11/2018* QPWS Fire Unit (QPWS037) 2,250.00 DES Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council The main reason for the proposed gifting is to provide a superior level of response capacity for the council staff, particularly the Farm Manager and his crew, providing an increased capacity to respond to wild fires, and assist in managing their planned burns. It will assist in improving the standard of equipment used by staff at Cherbourg, providing them with newer equipment.
    23/11/2018* QPWS Fire Unit (QPWS111) 2,250.00 DES Bunya Peoples' Aboriginal Corporation The main reason for the proposed gifting is to provide a superior level of response capacity for the BPAC Ranger staff, providing an increased capacity to respond to wild fires, and assist in managing their planned burns
    26/11/2018* QPWS Fire Unit (QPWS131) 2,250.00 DES Bush Heritage Australia (Carnarvon Station) The main reason for the proposed gifting is to provide a superior level of response capacity for the manager of Carnarvon Station, providing an increased capacity to respond to wild fires, and assist in managing their planned burns. It will assist in improving the standard of equipment used by staff at Carnarvon station, providing them with newer equipment. Carnarvon Station regularly work alongside QPWS staff in conducting fire operations across the Sandstone region.

    * Current book value is nil however previous fire units have been sold at auction between $2,250 and $3,500. The lower limit has been applied for this process.

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits received
    Date received Description of gift received Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Gift retained by employee or by agency Reason and/or circumstances the gift was received
    10/10/2018 Return airfares to Adelaide and 1 night accommodation 682.00 CRC Care David Cook Retained by employee To attend the CRC Care PAG Meeting.
    25/10/2018 Return airfares to Townsville and 1 night accommodation 880.00 ALGA David Cook Retained by employee Guest speaker at the Regional Conference.
    22/10/2018 Cash donation 239.75 Ritchie's IGA DES Retained by agency Ritchie's Community Benefit Program 01/07/2017 to 30/06/2018 to support the Daisy Hill Koala Centre.
    10/07/2018* 2 guest badges, 2 ten-day entry passes to the 2018 Royal Queensland Show 320.00 The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Jamie Merrick Retained by employee Government support for the Qld Royal Show (EKKA).
    14/11/2018 IMB Research Engagement Dinner 227.00 Prof Brandon Wainwright AM - Director of Institute of Molecular Bioscience. Lauren Stephenson Retained by employee Invited as a guest of Director Professor Brandon Wainwright as a representative of the Queensland Chief Scientist. IMB are a major stakeholder of the Office of the Qld Chief Scientist.
    28/12/2018 Two one day attendance tickets to Woodford Folk Festival 300.00 Mr Bill Hauritz AM Festival Director Lauren Stephenson Retained by employee This invitation was accepted when OQCS was to launch the Citizen Science Strategy and grants at Woodford Folk Festival. We discussed the possibility of arranging Flying Scientist visit to Woodford for January 2020.
    26/10/2018 Invitation to attend Translational Research Excellence (TRX) 2018 230.77 Mario Pennisi, CEO, Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) Stewart MacIntyre Retained by employee Opportunity to network with leading members of Queensland life science community. Reflect continued relationship with LSQ.
    30/10/2018 AusBiotech / LSQ Dinner 150.00 Mario Pennisi, CEO, Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) Stewart MacIntyre Retained by employee Opportunity to network with leading members of Queensland life science community. Reflect continued relationship with LSQ and AusBiotech - latter in particular through AusBiotech 2018 conference.
    30/10/2018** Dinner and drinks at Sky Terrace, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 100.00 Julie Phillips, Life Sciences Queensland Chairperson Stewart MacIntyre Retained by employee Opportunity to network with key members of the Australian Life Sciences Community for a roundtable discussion on models that would boost collaborative efforts to support and grow the life sciences sector.
    31/10/2018** Cocktail reception hosted by LSQ at 1 William Street, Brisbane 75.00 Julie Phillips, Life Sciences Queensland Chairperson Stewart MacIntyre Retained by employee Opportunity to network with other key members of the Australian Life Sciences Community prior to the opening of the AusBiotech 2018 conference.
    01/11/2018 AusBiotech 2018 Conference Dinner 150.00 Stephen Williams, Deputy Director, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation Stewart MacIntyre Retained by employee To connect and network with leading internationally regarded researchers, innovators and investors from across the global life sciences sector.
    09/11/2018 LSQ Gala Dinner 250.00 Mario Pennisi, CEO, Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) Stewart MacIntyre Retained by employee Opportunity to network with leading members of Queensland life science community. Reflect continued relationship with LSQ.
    10/11/2018 An invitation to attend the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner for Dr Paul Forster and partner 175.00 Assoc Prof Rohan Davis, Academic Lead for Nature Bank, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery Dr Paul Forster Retained by employee Dr Forster has been involved with Nature Bank in the collection of botanical samples for natural product research & development. He recently undertook field work with Dr Davis on Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, Cape York Peninsula.
    10/11/2018 An invitation to attend the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner for Mark Jacobs and partner 175.00 Assoc Prof Rohan Davis, Academic Lead for Nature Bank, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery Dr Mark Jacobs Retained by employee Stakeholder Engagement.
    06/11/2018 Corporate lunch function 150.00 Australia Post Melissa Dobbins Retained by employee Invitation to Melbourne Cup corporate event.
    06/11/2018 Corporate lunch function 150.00 Australia Post Jody Paddison Retained by employee Invitation to Melbourne Cup corporate event.
    15/11/2018** CEDA Women in Leadership conference 80.00 Australia Post Melissa Dobbins Retained by employee Invitation to attend Women in Leadership conference - opportunity for networking and career development.
    15/11/2018** CEDA Women in Leadership conference 80.00 Australia Post Jody Paddison Retained by employee Invitation to attend Women in Leadership conference - opportunity for networking and career development.

    * Received in previous quarter and reported in the current quarter.
    ** Cumulative total exceeds the reportable threshold.

    1 July to 30 September 2018

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits given
    Date given Description of gift or benefit Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Reasons for giving (what is the benefit to the Queensland community)
    02/07/2018 Garden shed 300.00 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Science Malanda Primary School To support the primary schools gardening program. The garden shed was surplus to requirements at Lake Eacham Base.
    07/08/2018 Four $100 BP Gift Vouchers 400.00 Gillian Paxton, Science Division, Department of Environment and Science Incentive payments to four anonymous graziers participating in Social Science interview for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project. Providing incentives to reluctant or disengaged participants is a common practice in Social Science research. Graziers participating in Social Sciences' interviews for the DAF Drought & Climate Adaptation Project will receive one $100 gift voucher.
    09/08/2018 One $100 BP gift card sub total $100 and 16 x $50 BP cift cards sub total $800 = total value $900 900.00 Gillian Paxton, Science Division, Department of Environment and Science $100 incentive payments to nine anonymous graziers participating in Social Science interviews for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project Providing incentives to reluctant or disengaged participants is a common practice in social science research. Graziers participating in Social Science's interviews for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project received $100
    09/08/2018 Two $100 Caltex starcash cards sub total $200 and 4 x $50 Caltex Starcash cards sub total $200 = total value $400 400.00 Gillian Paxton, Science Division, Department of Environment and Science $100 incentive payments for four anonymous graziers participating in Social Science interviews for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project. Providing incentives to reluctant or disengaged participants is a common practice in social science research. Graziers participating in Social Science's interviews for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project received $100
    13/08/2018 Light catering of fruit, muffins/cakes/slices, juice for Art Meets Science Exhibition launch at ESP 333.90 Andrew Grodecki, Science Division, Department of Environment and Science List of 80 external attendees Art meets Science Exhibition Provided light catering for launch of Art Meets Science Exhibition during National Science Week 2018.G13
    09/09/2018 Two $100 BP gift cards sub total $200 and 6 x $50 BP gift cards sub total $300 = total value $500 500.00 Gillian Paxton, Science Division, Department of Environment and Science $100 incentive payments for four anonymous graziers participating in Social Science interviews for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project. Providing incentives to reluctant or disengaged participants is a common practice in social science research. Graziers participating in Social Science's interviews for the DAF Drought and Climate Adaptation project received $100
    24/09/2018 Challenge Back Blade 300.00 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Science Scott Murray, Uanda Station, Prairie Back blade replacement.

    * Gift provided last quarter and recorded in the current quarter.

    Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits received
    Date received Description of gift received Value $ Name of donor Name of recipient Gift retained by employee or by agency Reason and/or circumstances the gift was received
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Minister Leeanne Enoch Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Natalie Patch Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Tony Roberts Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Laurie Hodgman Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Mark Jacobs Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Leigh Bennett Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Catalina Reyes Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Michael Newham Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Christian Witte Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Paul Lawrence Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Brad Dines Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Ian Ramsay Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    27/07/2018 1 sponsor ticket for the Healthy Land and Water awards night 165.00 Healthy Land and Water Jean Erbacher Employee DES Environmental Policy and Planning was a sponsor of the awards night
    14/08/2018 Registration to attend the Australian and New Zealand Biochar conferences 2018 495.00 Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessments Kelly Bryant Employee Attendance of the conference on behalf of the wider Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment team and Agrifutures Australia. At the conference the work of the Qld state team for the Australia Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment will be promoted.
    07/09/2018 Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Night for the QLD Branch of the Australian Water Association 180.00 Education Director, International WaterCentre Jean Erbacher Employee Through the Qld Water Modelling Network, DES has established a joint activity with the International Water Centre, who are hosting the AWA awards and annual dinner.

    * Gift provided last quarter and recorded in the current quarter.