Gifts and benefits register 2021–22

1 April to 30 June 2022

Schedule of Reportable Gifts and Benefits given

Date gift input to Register	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)
05/06/2022	5/03/2022 *	Fire Unit	650.00	QPWS&P Northern Region	Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation	To assist with area management, fire training exercises, and implementation during joint operations.
06/06/2022	08/04/2022	Fire Unit	1,500.00	QPWS&P Central Region	David & Lydia Dennis "Waltham" Property	To assist with fire management at Epping Forest NP. Gifting the fire unit will benefit QPWS and the conservation of the Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat by ensuring that the key neighbour & local QFES Fire Warden has capacity to assist with fire management and wildfire response.
30/06/2022	13/12/2021 *	Fuel voucher initiative - 1 x $500 fuel credit to 1 x Burnett-Mary landholder	500.00	Lisa Pulman	Burnett-Mary landholder - name withheld due to confidentiality agreement with landholder	Fuel voucher initiative to show appreciation to landholders for allowing access to wetlands on private property for the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Sciences, Aquatic Ecosystem Health (EMAS AEH) Wetland Science team to conduct field work. The Department conducts two $500 fuel voucher draws from up to 100 wetlands through the program annually. One draw includes landholders of newly selected wetlands, the other includes landholders from continuing wetlands.

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

Schedule of Reportable Gifts and Benefits received

Date gift input to Register	Date Received	Description of gift received	Value $	Name of Donor	Name of Recipient	Gifts retained by employee or by agency	Gift Received Reason
26/06/2022	04/05/2022	Seat at CEDA Event "Future Fuels: Queensland's Energy Transition"	190.00	CleanCo	Elizabeth Fellows	Retained by the employee	Invitation to attend the event was from CleanCo – a Government Owned Corporation and key stakeholder for Queensland in meeting its climate targets.  The event – “Future Fuels: Queensland’s Energy Transition” – examined how existing and future resources and sources of energy will meet demand as Queensland moves toward a low carbon economy, develops a hydrogen industry and seeks to add value into critical global supply chains. It included a range of speakers, including the Minister for Energy, regarding matters directly related to the work of Branch, and was attended by numerous key stakeholders, including Queensland Government Senior Executives, Ministerial Advisers and industry stakeholders. Benefit to Queensland Community is for professional development, to build professional relationships, and hear from key stakeholders at  the forefront of the energy transition.
29/06/2022	7/03/2022 *	4 x Defibrillators	12,000.00	Busy Fingers Fundraisers	QPWS&P	Retained by Agency	Busy Hands were gifted the defibrillators and chose to donate them to QPWS&P Bribie Island due to their high visitation
27/04/2022	25/04/2022	Flights, meals and accommodation	1,720.00	Michelle Kovacevic, Program Manager, Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation (FAIC) - 0439444762; mkovacevic@ firesticks.org.au	Gerald Turpin	Retained by the employee	Invited as coordinator of the Tropical Indigenous Ethnobotany Centre (Australian Tropical Herbarium/ Qld Herbarium) and an authority in the field of Indigenous biocultural knowledge. An understanding of the engagement processes used at the workshops will be valuable for future planning of cultural workshops in Qld.
1/04/2022	1/03/2022 *	Entry to CSIRO Symposium	350.00	David Beale, Senior Research Scientist, Adjunct Associate Professor of RMIT University (CSIRO)	Chris Braun	Retained by the employee	Accepted for career development and to keep aware of leading science to come up with innovative solutions to problems.
1/04/2022	1/03/2022 *	Entry to CSIRO Symposium	350.00	David Beale, Senior Research Scientist, Adjunct Associate Professor of RMIT University (CSIRO)	Brenda Baddiley	Retained by the employee	Accepted for career development and to keep aware of leading science to come up with innovative solutions to problems.
1/04/2022	1/03/2022 *	Entry to CSIRO Symposium	350.00	David Beale, Senior Research Scientist, Adjunct Associate Professor of RMIT University (CSIRO)	Suzanne Vardy	Retained by the employee	Accepted for career development and to keep aware of leading science to come up with innovative solutions to problems.

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

1 January to 31 March 2022

Schedule of reportable gifts and benefits given

Date gift input to Register	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)
10/01/2022	28/01/2022	400L Fire Unit	550.00	QPWS&P Northern Region	Goondaloo Aboriginal Corporation	To assist with fire management in the area and fire burn operations with QPWS&P.
18/02/2022	15/02/2022	"The Great Barrier Reef" (Book)	49.95	Stewart MacIntyre	Ms Li Zhou, Deputy Consul-General Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane	Farewell gift to Ms Li Zhou, who has been advocating and supporting science collaboration between Queensland and China. This gift shows goodwill and helps to maintain a positive relationship with an important market for Queensland.
14/03/2022	11/03/2022	400L Fire Unit	550.00	QPWS&P Northern Region	Tagalaka Aboriginal Corporation	To assist with fire management in the area and fire burn operations with QPWS&P.
01/04/2022	25/03/2022	2 X Family Passes for entry into David Fleay Wildlife Park	130.50	Gateway Visitor Centre	Teenage Adventure Camp Qld	Gift given to Teenage Adventure Camp fundraiser event as raffle ticket.

Schedule of reported gifts and benefits received

Date gift input to Register	Date Received	Description of gift received	Value $	Name of Donor	Name of Recipient	Gifts retained by employee or by agency	Gift Received Reason
04/01/2022	13/10/2021*	Leadership development book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Linda Rijkenberg	Retained by agency	Gift from course organiser and donated to the library to make it available to other staff.
17/03/2022	01/11/2021*	Gift voucher to be used for AIM training courses	500.00	Australian Institute of Management	Sarah Seeto	Did not accept	For return business
06/01/2022	20/11/2021*	A bag containing a notepad, cap and water bottle	30.00	Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO)	Dr Julia Playford	Retained by employee	Networking gift accepted when attending the Defence GWEO Meeting (invitation only).
06/01/2022	20/11/2021*	Light refreshments	25.00	Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO)	Dr Julia Playford	Retained by employee	Light refreshment provided as part of the Defence GWEO Meeting (invitation only).
04/01/2022	14/12/2021*	2022 Desk Calendar	10.00	Mr Dechun Chen, Chinese Consulate-General of Brisbane	Dr Mark Jacobs	Retained by employee	Culturally appropriate gesture.
18/03/2022	14/12/2021*	2022 Desk Calendar	10.00	Mr Dechun Chen, Chinese Consulate-General of Brisbane	Allison Bambrick	Retained by agency	Culturally appropriate gesture.
18/03/2022	14/12/2021*	2022 Desk Calendar	10.00	Mr Dechun Chen, Chinese Consulate-General of Brisbane	Stewart MacIntyre	Retained by agency	Culturally appropriate gesture.
14/12/2021	14/12/2021*	Wine gift set	45.00	Commercial Marine Group	Steve Hoseck	Retained by employee	Christmas gift
14/12/2021	14/12/2021*	Wine gift set	45.00	Commercial Marine Group	Rohan Couch	Retained by employee	Christmas gift
14/01/2022	05/01/2022	Donation to One Tree Planted on behalf of Hugh Possingham	50.00	Michelle Christie, Early-and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Forum Executive, organisers of the Science Pathways Forum 2021	Prof Hugh Possingham	Retained by agency	In appreciation for giving a speech at the Science Pathways 2021 Forum the organisers donated to the Charity – One Tree Planted on behalf of Hugh Possingham.
17/01/2022	17/01/2022	T-shirt	28.50	BE! Building Group	Pat Kirby	Retained by employee	From BE! Building Group on North West island toilet replacement capital works project.
22/01/2022	22/01/2022	4 laboratory coats and 4 pairs of safety glasses	150.00	Filippo Benedetti, Global Soil Partnership (GSP), Land and Water Division (NSL), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)	Muhsen Aljada	Did not accept	Gift was sent with the samples to the chemistry centre however as these items are part of the PPE requirements in the chemistry centre, they are purchased regularly from local suppliers.
29/03/2022	10/02/2022	Water Bottle	20.00	World Science Festival Brisbane	Prof Hugh Possingham	Retained by employee	Appreciation gift for involving in the World Science Festival and presenting at the "Remaking the Coral Tree of Life" event.
07/02/2022	17/02/2022	QTIC thank you breakfast invitation	100.00	Danial Gerswind, QTIC	Fiona Wright	Retained by employee	Networking event.
22/02/2022	22/02/2022	2 X books	60.00	Allison, Ubalancer Solutions	Rob Lawrence	Retained by employee	Books relating to coaching sessions.
07/02/2022	02/03/2022	QTIC networking event invitation	100.00	Charlotte, QTIC	Alan Farquhar	Retained by employee	Networking event.
08/03/2022	02/03/2022	Australian Tourism Awards event invitation	100.00	Tracey Capes, QTIC	Alan Farquhar	Retained by employee	Networking event.
11/03/2022	08/03/2022	Dinner	45.00	Cameron Vorias, Managing Director and CEO of Sojitz Blue Pty Ltd	James Purtill	Retained by employee	Dinner provided before Sojitz mine site visit.
11/03/2022	08/03/2022	Dinner	45.00	Cameron Vorias, Managing Director and CEO of Sojitz Blue Pty Ltd	Jason Dunlop	Retained by employee	Dinner provided before Sojitz mine site visit.
29/03/2022	11/03/2022	Water Bottle	20.00	Fabiana Calalcanti Kaksa, Griffith University	Prof Hugh Possingham	Retained by employee	Appreciation gift for involving in the World Science Festival and presenting at the "Griffith University Students @ Honours College" event.
16/03/2022	17/03/2022	Breakfast	50.00	Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)	Jamie Merrick	Retained by employee	Networking event with other AFAC stakeholders
16/03/2022	17/03/2022	Breakfast	50.00	Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)	Ben Klaassen	Retained by employee	Networking event with other AFAC stakeholders
17/03/2022	17/03/2022	Breakfast	50.00	Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)	Andrew Buckley	Retained by employee	Networking event with other AFAC stakeholders
17/03/2022	17/03/2022	Breakfast	50.00	Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)	Leigh Harris	Retained by employee	Networking event with other AFAC stakeholders
25/03/2022	23/03/2022	Dinner	42.00	Stanwell Corporation / Jacob Orbell, General Manager or Meandu Coal Mine	Benjamin Byrne	Retained by employee	Dinner hosted by Stanwell Corporation whilst conducting site visit to Meandu Coal Mine.
25/03/2022	23/03/2022	Dinner	39.50	Stanwell Corporation / Jacob Orbell, General Manager or Meandu Coal Mine	Bryce Hamilton	Retained by employee	Dinner hosted by Stanwell Corporation whilst conducting site visit to Meandu Coal Mine.
25/03/2022	23/03/2022	Dinner	42.00	Stanwell Corporation / Jacob Orbell, General Manager or Meandu Coal Mine	James Purtill	Retained by employee	Dinner hosted by Stanwell Corporation whilst conducting site visit to Meandu Coal Mine.
04/04/2022	23/03/2022	Water Bottle	29.95	Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort	Elisa Nichols	Retained by employee	Provided to all delegates as part of the UNESCO reactive monitoring mission
04/04/2022	24/03/2022	Various food products	20.00	Burnett Mary Regional Group	Elisa Nichols	Retained by employee	Provided to all delegates as part of the UNESCO reactive monitoring mission
04/04/2022	24/03/2022	Various food products	20.00	Burnett Mary Regional Group	Chris Johnson	Retained by employee	Provided to all delegates as part of the UNESCO reactive monitoring mission
24/03/2022	31/03/2022	FST Government Queensland 2022 one day conference	150.00	FST Government Queensland	Tracy Carsburg	Retained by employee	Conference providing attendees information and strategies in technological innovation, Whole-of -Government cybersecurity, mitigating potential risks.
24/03/2022	31/03/2022	FST Government Queensland 2022 one day conference	150.00	FST Government Queensland	Robyn Eisler	Retained by employee	Conference providing attendees information and strategies in technological innovation, Whole-of -Government cybersecurity, mitigating potential risks.

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

1 October to 31 December 2021

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)
10/09/2021	Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone	750.00	QPWS&P Northern Region	Bubu Gujin Aboriginal Corporation	To assist the corporation in their current area management in working safely in remote locations by having access to a satellite phone in emergencies.
11/10/2021	Dinner	100.00	QLD Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (QMRC)	Representative related to Western Kangoulu Traditional Owners	QMRC dinner with Western Kangoulu traditional owners. Stakeholder engagement dinner with representatives of the traditional owners for lands related to mining rehabilitation activities.
17/11/2021	Coffee	17.00	DES, Office for Youth	Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)	Refreshments were provided during a Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP) meeting with AEC.
17/11/2021	Dinner	15.10	DES, Office for Youth	Semara Jose	Dinner was provided to QIYLP co-facilitators because the meeting (5pm–7pm) was conducted after the recipient's full-time work.
17/11/2021	Dinner	15.10	DES, Office for Youth	Daniel Rosendale	Dinner was provided to QIYLP co-facilitators because the meeting (5pm–7pm) was conducted after the recipient's full-time work.
30/11/2021	2 x Family Passes for entry into David Fleay Wildlife Park	260.80	Gateway Visitor Centre	Students at Currumbin Creek Special School	Seymour and White Construction collected the passes and gave them to students as gifts during Currumbin Creek Special School's Christmas charity drive.
13/12/2021	Fuel voucher initiative – 1x $500 fuel credit to 1x Burnett-Mary landholder	500.00	DES ST EMAS Aquatic Ecosystem Health Wetlands – Lisa Pulman	Burnett-Mary Landholder – name withheld due to privacy reasons	Fuel voucher initiative to show appreciation to landholders for allowing access to wetlands on private property for the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Sciences, Aquatic Ecosystem Health (EMAS AEH) Wetland Science team to conduct fieldwork. The Department conducts two $500.00 fuel voucher draws from up to 100 wetlands through the program annually. One draw includes landholders of newly selected wetlands, the other includes landholders from continuing wetlands.
13/12/2021	Fuel voucher initiative – 1x $500 fuel credit to 1x Wet Tropics landholder	500.00	DES ST EMAS Aquatic Ecosystem Health Wetlands – Lisa Pulman	Wet Tropics Landholder – name withheld due to privacy reasons	Fuel voucher initiative to show appreciation to landholders for allowing access to wetlands on private property for the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Sciences, Aquatic Ecosystem Health (EMAS AEH) Wetland Science team to conduct fieldwork. The Department conducts two $500.00 fuel voucher draws from up to 100 wetlands through the program annually. One draw includes landholders of newly selected wetlands, the other includes landholders from continuing wetlands.

Schedule of reported gifts and benefits received

Date Received	Description of gift received	Value $	Name of Donor	Name of Recipient	Gifts retained by employee or by agency	Gift Received Reason
08/10/2021	2 Seater leather couch with cupholder compartment	50.00	Kim Fleischfresser	QPWS Central Region Byfield MU	Retained by the agency	Donation of couch to be placed at barracks.
13/10/2021	Networking breakfast with speakers from AITHM and a panel from research and industry	65.00	Professor Louis Schofield, Director, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM), JCU	Lauren Stephenson	Retained by the employee	AITHM and JCU as a whole are key stakeholders. We are working with JCU on the development of the Science and innovation Councils network, delivered Partner Up Queensland researcher/industry events in partnership with JCU and are assisting the Queensland Museum to identify speakers and themes for the 2022 World Science Festival, including one of the presenters at this event.
15/10/2021	2021 Change Maker Awards Ceremony at the Pullman King George Square Brisbane	35.00	Containers for Change	Jamie Merrick	Retained by the employee	Invitation received due to relevance of the Containers for Change Program with the Director-General's role.
20/10/2021	Bottle of wine	20.00	Dr Jenni Metcalfe, PCST President and Director of Econnect Communication	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for being a member of the judging panel for the Fresh Science Awards.
21/10/2021	Lunch	169.00	Trade and Investment QLD	Emma Gagen	Retained by the employee	Attended lunch on behalf of the Commissioner with TIQ QLD for AmCham lunch event "The Race for Rare Earths".
21/10/2021	Soap holder	25.00	Ms Simone Barnhill, Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, The University of Queensland	Jason Olsen	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for participating in the Pitch Segment at the Ventures Annual Showcase at the University of Queensland.
25/10/2021	T-shirt and jumper with Telstra-data logo	60.00	Telstra - Data Hub, Australia	Ryan Turner	Retained by the employee	Involvement with the Lower Burdekin PoC BlueSpot water quality monitoring trial (lower cost sensors), guest presenting at Telstra Vantage and various meetings regarding the Telstra Data Hub.
27/10/2021	Notebook with Pen	20.00	Stacey Rawlings, General Manager, Engineers Australia, Brisbane Qld	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham delivered a keynote address at the Engineers Australia 23rd Queensland Water Symposium and was presented with the gifts.
28/10/2021	Book	24.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Kim Piercy	Retained by the agency	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
30/10/2021	4 Caps	40.00	Janine Bedros, Chair, Australian Citizen Science Association, Queensland Chapter	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham delivered a speech at the Australian Citizen Science Association event, "Community Day at the Sphere".
01/11/2021	Package of promotional items from Education Queensland - STEM	30.00	Terry Gallagher, Director, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, State Schools - Performance, Department of Education	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for contributing to the 2021 STEM Teacher Symposium.
02/11/2021	Donations given to David Fleay Wildlife Park	887.10	Names not required	David Fleays Wildlife Park	Retained by the agency	Voluntary donations received at David Fleays Wildlife Park.
02/11/2021	Book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Jessica Kan	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
02/11/2021	Book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Daan Wijker	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
02/11/2021	Book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Brooke Ashcroft	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
02/11/2021	Book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Lorna Rumford	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
03/11/2021	Book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Christine Yeates	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
03/11/2021	Book	10.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Meredith Nolan	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
04/11/2021	Mask and polo t-shirt	35.00	Dr Beryl Morris, Director, TERN Australia, University of Queensland	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham attended the TERN Advisory Board Meeting and was presented with the gift for his participation.
05/11/2021	Morning tea and lunch	123.00	Claire Blain, Life Science Quensland Frank Gannon, Springfield City Group	Maggie Lillith	Retained by the employee	Attended forum as part of a work program with LSQ and the BMA proposal to the Australian Government MMI funding program.
07/11/2021	Framed Milby Aboriginal Art	98.50	Gidarjil Development Corporation	Peter Wright	Retained by the agency	Presented to Peter Wright as the DES Representative for the Mon Repos Turtle Centre To be displayed at Maryborough Office.
15/11/2021	Small notebook with HTQ Logo	10.00	Health Translation Queensland (HTQ)	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Thank you gift for meeting with HTQ over the past year.
17/11/2021	Dinner	23.00	Glencore Coal Assets Australia	Jason Dunlop	Retained by the employee	Attended dinner with the Commissioner, DES employees and Glencore employees following a site visit to the Collinsville mine (value varies in line with the dinner ordered).
17/11/2021	Dinner	32.00	Glencore Coal Assets Australia	James Purtill	Retained by the employee	Attended dinner with the Commissioner, DES employees and Glencore employees following a site visit to the Collinsville mine (value varies in line with the dinner ordered).
17/11/2021	Lunch and dinner	50.00	Glencore Coal Assets Australia	Kate Bennink	Retained by the employee	Lunch and dinner provided, following a site visit to the Collinsville mine.
17/11/2021	Lunch and dinner	50.00	Glencore Coal Assets Australia	Melissa Wells	Retained by the employee	Lunch and dinner provided, following a site visit to the Collinsville mine.
17/11/2021	Queensland Future Conversations: Securing Queensland's Energy Future breakfast and Parliamentary briefing	43.00	Queensland Future Conversations: Securing Queensland's Energy Future	Jamie Merrick	Retained by the employee	Breifing by Queensland Universities - Relevance to Director-General's portfolio.
22/11/2021	Bottle of wine	20.00	David Wainwright, Branch Committee Member and Organiser, Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham delivered a speech at the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Meeting and Dinner Event.
23/11/2021	Dinner and book	100.00	McCullough Robertson and Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC)	James Purtill	Retained by the employee	James Purtill spoke about the role of the QLD Mine Rehabilitation Commission at the AMEC Industry dinner, which included a dinner. Book was given to the speaker as a gift.
23/11/2021	Lunch	15.00	CS Energy Limited	Lindsey File Lisa Snowdon	Retained by the employee	Lunch was provided at a site inspection.
26/11/2021	Flowers and a bottle of wine	40.00	Mark Silburn, Department of Resources	Cecelia Carroll	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for assistance and support provided by Library Services Team.
26/11/2021	Donation given to Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) for Wombats	50.00	Belinda Weaver, ResBaz Qld	Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC)	Retained by the employee	Donation was made in Professor Hugh Possingham's name to charity as a thank you for speaking at Queensland Research Bazaar.
26/11/2021	Shortbread biscuits	10.00	Robyn Bull, Director, Wonder of Science	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Gift received as a thank you for giving a speech at the Wonder of Science State Conference and responding to students' questions.
29/11/2021	Artisan's Son: Leather cleaning and conditioning kit	31.00	Livestock Advisor Update  /Pinion Advisory	Jacqui Willcocks	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for giving an update of Long Paddock and FORAGE at the Livestock Advisor Update.
29/11/2021	2021 IPAA National Conference Dinner	130.00	Josh Lowe, Account Director, Government (North) at Australia Post	Melissa Dobbins	Retained by the employee	Networking opportunity to hear Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO presenting the Garran Oration.
30/11/2021	Carton of Great Northern stubbies (24)	46.00	Walkers Cleaning Services	Shane O'Connor	Retained by the agency	Gift received as a thank you for a good working relationship.
30/11/2021	2 bottles of Chandon Brut	44.00	Walkers Cleaning Services	Nicole Murnane	Retained by the agency	Gift received as a thank you for a good working relationship.
01/12/2021	Breakfast	20.00	Fiona Maxwell, Executive Director (Queensland), FareShare	Gabrielle Van Willigen	Retained by the employee	Event organised by Brisbane Economic Development Agency to discuss expanding the capability of FareShare and the research and infrastructure needs to expand their capability; and use of technology to maximise the use of fresh foods to minimise food waste.
01/12/2021	End of year networking function hosted by Australian Academ of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)	110.00	Dr David Noon, Founder and CEO of Ground Probe and Chair of ATSE Queensland	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	ATSE is a key stakeholder of the Queensland Chief Scientist and the office of the Queensland Chief Scientist (OQCS). ATSE was an inaugural, and continuing supporter of the Wonder of Science contracted by OQCS to deliver the Flying Scientist Program. ATSE convened a group of researchers to constitute an advisory body for the Queensland Chief Scientist particularly in areas such as energy. Their input and advice is highly valued.
01/12/2021	End of year networking function hosted by Australian Academ of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)	110.00	Dr David Noon, Founder and CEO of Ground Probe and Chair of ATSE Queensland	Lauren Stephenson	Retained by the employee	ATSE is a key stakeholder of the Queensland Chief Scientist and the office of the Queensland Chief Scientist (OQCS). ATSE was an inaugural, and continuing supporter of the Wonder of Science contracted by OQCS to deliver the Flying Scientist Program. ATSE convened a group of researchers to constitute an advisory body for the Queensland Chief Scientist particularly in areas such as energy. Their input and advice is highly valued.
02/12/2021	Gift hamper	100.00	Jellinbah Group	Chelsea Engel	Retained by the employee	Christmas gift received as a thank you for collaboration throughout the year.
02/12/2021	2021 Griffith University End of Year Celebration	100.00	Professor Andrew Smith, Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) Griffith University	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Networking event with Griffith University's key stakeholders and also viewing of Griffith University's new Flight Procedures Lab.
02/12/2021	2021 Griffith University End of Year Celebration	100.00	Professor Andrew Smith, Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) Griffith University	Lauren Stephenson	Retained by the employee	Networking event with Griffith University's key stakeholders and also viewing of Griffith University's new Flight Procedures Lab.
03/12/2021	Book	20.00	Lee Hecht Harrison	Kate Baker	Retained by the employee	Leadership book given to participants who completed the Advanced Leadership Program.
03/12/2021	3 bottles of wine and a wooden desk calendar	125.00	Fabienne Mackay, Director and CEO, QIMR Berghofer	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Gift was presented as a thank you for giving the Derrick-Mackerras Memorial Lecture at QIMR.
03/12/2021	The Official Opening of 'The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art'	85.00	Queensland Gallery of Modern Art	Jamie Merrick	Retained by the employee	Networking event with cultural and industry leaders
06/12/2021	Bottle of wine	63.00	Alison Gardiner, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Qld	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for being interviewed by Alison Gardiner for COP' 26 Glasgow - "a conversation with Professor Hugh Possingham". Interview published on 27/10/2021.
06/12/2021	2021 Cabinet Christmas Reception	100.00	The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk, MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Olympics	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham was invited to attend the 2021 Cabinet Christmas Reception at Watermall Queensland Art Gallery.
06/12/2021	Voucher for the Three Capes Walk in Tasmania	495.00	Jason Jacobi, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service	David Wildermuth	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for speaking (via zoom) at their 50th Anniversary Conference.
08/12/2021	Queensland Museum Network End of Year Function	100.00	The Queensland Museum Network, Partnerships and Philanthropy Team	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Networking event with key stakeholders of the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.
08/12/2021	Queensland Museum Network End of Year Function	100.00	The Queensland Museum Network, Partnerships and Philanthropy Team	Lauren Stephenson	Retained by the employee	Networking event with key stakeholders of the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.
09/12/2021	Canapes and drink	70.00	Professor Matthew Aitchison, Monash University, Victoria	Allison Bambrick	Retained by the employee	Networking event - celebrate achievements of building 4.0 CRC.
20/12/2021	Luncheon	80.00	Professor Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Queensland	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham was a guest speaker at a lunch event organised by the University of Queensland, which included lunch and a presentation of an Honourary Doctorate of Science to Dr Elizabeth Woods OAM.
21/12/2021	Christmas gift pack	25.00	Dawson Technical Services	Paul Robins	Retained by the agency	Dawson Technical Services provides mechanical services for the Qld Herbarium's air-conditioning system, left a Christmas gift pack on the front counter.
28/08/2021*	Glass tumbler with Hervey Bay Bird Club engraved	5.00	Hervey Bay Bird Club	Tina Ball	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for delivering a presentation to the club about the new NALF permit system.
28/08/2021*	Glass tumbler with Hervey Bay Bird Club engraved	5.00	Hervey Bay Bird Club	Chris Heckathorn	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for delivering a presentation to the club about the new NALF permit system.
29/07/2021*	Drinking water bottle	30.00	Australian Water Association Ltd Queensland Branch	Jamie Corfield	Retained by the employee	Gift received for being a presenter at the North Queensland AWA Conference.

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

1 July to 30 September 2021

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)
22/06/2021*	Breakfast at launch of A New Chapter, Opportunityto seed new industries for Queensland	2,117.51	Julie Playford	8 DES employees 7 other government employees 47 external attendees	Breakfast was provided to celebrate the launch of A New Chapter, Opportunity to seed new industries for Queensland. Individual gifts total $34.00 and excluded from reportable gifts.
19/07/2021	400L Fire Unit	900.00	QPWS&P Northern Region	Buubu Gujin Aboriginal Corporation	To assist with fire management in the area and fire burn operations with QPWS&P
21/07/2021	Catering at second rountable meeting of Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Research for 2021	71.50	Professor Hugh Possingham	Prof John Bell Prof Chris Cocklin Prof Mario Pinto Prof Roland De Marco Prof Grant Stanley Prof Bronwyn Harch Prof Keitha Dunstan Prof Christopher Barner-Kowolik Prof Mary Spongberg Chris Locke	The DVCsR meeting is a collaborative meeting that is held thrice every year. Highly valued discussions and working relationships are built during these meetings and it is important to maintain these. Individually gifts total $6.50 and excluded from reportable gifts.
23/07/2021	Fire Unit QPWS042 - 3000L Slip on Fire unit	800.00	QPWS&P Central Region	Bush Heritage Australia Longreach QLD	To assist with fire management in the area and fire burn operations with QPWS&P

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

Schedule of reported gifts and benefits received

Date Received	Description of gift received	Value $	Name of Donor	Name of Recipient	Gifts retained by employee or by agency	Gift Received Reason
04/11/2020*	Lunch	50.00	Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Professor Hugh Possingham was a guest speaker at a networking event, organised by University of Southern Queensland, which included lunch and a tour of the site
02/12/2020*	Maxwell and Williams cookie from TERN	30.00	TERN Board, Beryl Morris, The University of Queensland	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Gift received for accepting the to be the Chair of TERN Board for 2021
08/12/2020*	The Queensland Future Conversation: Queensland's road to recovery from COVID-19 Breakfast Seminar	20.00	The University of Queensland	Lauren Stephenson	Retained by the employee	Collaborating with UQ to deliver one of our programs, Science in Parliament early next year
25/03/2021*	Bottle of wine - 2017 Hidden Creek Shiraz	36.00	Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)	Ben Klaassen	Retained by agency	Attendee gift at QTIC function
13/07/2021	One complimentary ticket to Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021	110.00	Clair Blain, Life Sciences Queensland	Julia Playford	Retained by the employee	Queensland Bioeconomy forum 2021 was an opportunity to network with industry leaders and to develop relationships to enhance Science in Queensland.
22/07/2021	Light lunch provided at an inspection	10.00	Jellinbah Group - Lake Vermont Mine	Naomi Camilleri Matthew Barden	Retained by the employee	Meals were accepted as they were on the mine site and the lunch was paid for without prior arrangement.
23/07/2021	Light lunch provided at an inspection	10.00	BHP - Peak Downs Mine	Naomi Camilleri Matthew Barden	Retained by the employee	Meals were accepted as they were on the mine site and the lunch was paid for without prior arrangement.
18/08/2021	Donation given to David Fleay Wildlife Park	1,500.00	Brian Harkins	David Fleays Wildlife Park	Retained by agency	Voluntary donation
18/08/2021	One bottle of wine	20.00	Sunny View Property Pty Limited, trading as Vibe Hotel Gold Coast	Zoe Kemp	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for being a repeat customer at a time when hotels are experiencing low occupancy rates
20/08/2021	Lunch	16.00	Mark Forster, Arista Networks	Christian Witte	Retained by the employee	Stakeholder engagement
20/08/2021	Lunch	34.00	Mark Forster, Arista Networks	Ryan Turner	Retained by the employee	Stakeholder engagement
24/08/2021	Small chocolate bar, small local coffee bag and 2 essential oils	30.00	Pullman International Cairns	Nicole Nash	Retained by the employee	Site visit courtesy
25/08/2021	Bottle of wine - Bioeconomy Forum	17.00	Clair Blain, Life Sciences Queensland	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Gift received for chairing the Bioeconomy Forum
25/08/2021	One complimentary ticket to Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021	110.00	Clair Blain, Life Sciences Queensland	Damian Lovejoy	Retained by the employee	Queensland Bioeconomy forum 2021 was an opportunity to network with industry leaders and to develop relationships to enhance Science in Queensland.
25/08/2021	One complimentary ticket to Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021	110.00	Clair Blain, Life Sciences Queensland	Gabrielle van Willigen	Retained by the employee	Queensland Bioeconomy forum 2021 was an opportunity to network with industry leaders and to develop relationships to enhance Science in Queensland.
25/08/2021	One complimentary ticket to Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021 (Officer did not attend due to illness)	110.00	Clair Blain, Life Sciences Queensland	Allison Bambrick	Retained by the employee	Queensland Bioeconomy forum 2021 was an opportunity to network with industry leaders and to develop relationships to enhance Science in Queensland.
25/08/2021	One complimentary ticket to Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021 (Officer did not attend due to illness)	110.00	Clair Blain, Life Sciences Queensland	Meredith Nolan	Retained by the employee	Queensland Bioeconomy forum 2021 was an opportunity to network with industry leaders and to develop relationships to enhance Science in Queensland.
25/08/2021	Bottle of wine	20.00	CEO of Life Sciences Queensland	Stewart J MacIntrye	Retained by the employee	Gift received in recognition for being on the organising committee for the  Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021
25/08/2021	One bottle of wine - The Hills Chardonnay	25.00	Life Sciences Queensland	Julia Playford	Retained by the employee	Gift received as a thank you for Dr Playford's support for the Queensland Bioeconomy Forum 2021
03/09/2021	Puzzle	25.00	Science Teachers Association of Queensland	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Gift received as a thank you for being a speaker at the Science Teachers Association of Queensland dinner
07/09/2021	Queensland Government T-shirt	25.00	Threatened Species Operations, QPWSP	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Gift received for being a speaker at the National Threatened Species Day event
13/09/2021	Bacon (sliced c. 300g), Sausages (c. 12), pork mince (c. 750g)	20.00	Melanie and Robert Leather (Barfield Station, via Banana)	Daniel Ferguson	Retained by the employee	The owners of the property on which I was working (wildlife surveys) had slaughtered a large pig and prepared meat products from it. The owners insisted on us accepting the gift.
13/09/2021	Bacon (sliced c. 300g), Sausages (c. 12), pork mince (c. 750g)	20.00	Melanie and Robert Leather (Barfield Station, via Banana)	Michael Mathieson	Retained by the employee	The owners of the property on which I was working (wildlife surveys) had slaughtered a large pig and prepared meat products from it. The owners insisted on us accepting the gift.
14/09/2021	Donation given to David Fleay Wildlife Park	253.00	Names not required	David Fleays Wildlife Park	Retained by agency	Voluntary donation
14/09/2021	UQ Research and Innovation Awards for Excellence	100.00	Lauren O'Keeffe, University of Queensland	Allison Bambrick	Retained by the employee	Stakeholder engagement to provide opportunity to hear about achievements from the Unversity of Queensland's Research and Innovation program
14/09/2021	Lunch	15.00	Jamie Newnham, St Joseph's College	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by the employee	Networking and to promote Science by giving students a greater understanding of career pathways
15/09/2021	Steel promotional pen	10.00	Jamie Newnham, St Joseph's College	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by agency	Delivering a "Meet a Scientist" talk, promoting Science and giving students a greater understanding of career pathways
15/09/2021	Promotional Notebook	10.00	Jamie Newnham, St Joseph's College	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by agency	Delivering a "Meet a Scientist" talk, promoting Science and giving students a greater understanding of career pathways
15/09/2021	Terrace Cookbook	50.00	Jamie Newnham, St Joseph's College	Professor Hugh Possingham	Retained by agency	Delivering a "Meet a Scientist" talk, promoting Science and giving students a greater understanding of career pathways
15/09/2021	One bottle of wine	20.00	Sunny View Property Pty Limited, trading as Vibe Hotel Gold Coast	Zoe Kemp	Retained by the employee	Appreciation gift for being a repeat customer at a time when hotels are experiencing low occupancy rates
16/09/2021	One box of Chinese mooncakes from Breadtop	60.00	Mr Dechun Chen, Chinese Consulate-General of Brisbane	Maggie Gong	Retained by the employee	Cultural celebration (Chinese Moon Cake Festival)
16/09/2021	One box of Chinese mooncakes from Breadtop	60.00	Mr Dechun Chen, Chinese Consulate-General of Brisbane	Stuart MacIntyre	Retained by the employee	Cultural celebration (Chinese Moon Cake Festival)
16/09/2021	Lunch	15.00	Ms Jo Plant, The University of Queensland	Maggie Lilith	Retained by the employee	Networking event - courtesy to host (UQ) and opportunity to build relationship with external stakeholder
16/09/2021	Lunch	15.00	Ms Jo Plant, The University of Queensland	Alexander Prideaux	Retained by the employee	Networking event - courtesy to host (UQ) and opportunity to build relationship with external stakeholder
27/09/2021	Ticket to the Institute of Public Administration Australia's (IPAA) national conference (Brisbane)	690.00	Institute of Public Administration Australia	Jeffrey Ikin	Retained by the employee	The ticket was a prize for providing feedback in a post-event survey for the IPAA 2021 Chief Executives and Young Professionals Breakfast in May 2021.

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