Gifts and benefits register 2021–22
1 April to 30 June 2022
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) |
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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.
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 |
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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
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) |
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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. |
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 |
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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
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) |
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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. |
Date Received | Description of gift received | Value $ | Name of Donor | Name of Recipient | Gifts retained by employee or by agency | Gift Received Reason |
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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
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) |
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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.
Date Received | Description of gift received | Value $ | Name of Donor | Name of Recipient | Gifts retained by employee or by agency | Gift Received Reason |
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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.