Gifts and benefits

The department is required to report all gifts or benefits accepted by our Secretary which are valued at over $100.

Regular reporting ensures our Secretary meets public expectations regarding public service integrity, accountability, independence, transparency, and professionalism.

In order to demonstrate the department’s commitment to meeting these expectations, gifts and benefits received by Deputy Secretaries are also publicly reported.

Access to data

We update the gifts and benefits list each quarter or within 31 days of the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries receiving a gift or benefit. The information is available on the department’s website for 12 months. We also publish the register of gifts and benefits for each reporting period on data.gov.au.

Statement by the Secretary

In the course of undertaking my duties as Agency Head of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, I declare I received the following gifts and/or benefits, the value of which exceeds the stipulated threshold of $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).

Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 April 2024 – 30 June 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
19 October 202325 January 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
11 April 202429 May 2024Ticket to the Queensland Media Club LunchMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirgin AirlinesQueensland Media Club Lunch$230.00
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 January 2024 – 31 March 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
19 October 202325 January 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 October 2023 – 31 December 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
Commencement as Secretary - 18 September 202318 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia

Statement by the Former Secretary

In the course of undertaking my duties as Agency Head of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and formerly Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment, I declare I received the following gifts and/or benefits, the value of which exceeds the stipulated threshold of $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).

Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
Feb 202011 October 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Andrew Metcalfe AOQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas and renewed annually while occupying the role as Secretary of the Department.Above $100

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia

Statement by Deputy Secretaries

In the course of undertaking my duties as a Deputy Secretary at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, I declare I received the following gifts and/or benefits, the value of which exceeds the stipulated threshold of $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).

Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 April 2024 – 30 June 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
19 January 202422 January 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
13 May 202420 May 2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopVirginBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin.Above $100
10 May 202417 May 2024Ticket to the Annual Chief Executive Women Queensland DinnerMs Tess BishopSuper Retail GroupAnnual Chief Executive Women Queensland Dinner.$375.00
23 February 202429 May 2025Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Justine Saunders APMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
29 April 202411 May 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Matt LoweQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
23 April 202416 July 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tina HutchisonQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 January 2024 – 31 March 2024
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
19 January 202422 January 2024Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
23 February 202429 May 2025Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Justine Saunders APMQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt LoweN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Reporting of Gifts and Benefits – 1 October 2023 – 31 December 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
17 January 20228 September 2023 Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Christopher LockeQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
3 February 202112 September 2023 Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Rosemary DeiningerQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas.Above $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMs Nicola Hinder PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMs Tess BishopN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/ADr Jarred GreenvilleN/AN/ANil to declare
Gifts and Benefit Reporting – 1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
ReceivedRecordedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
Mid 2015(benefit ongoing)7 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Cindy BriscoeQantasBenefit is renewed annually while occupying the Deputy Secretary roleAbove $100
Mid 2015(benefit ongoing)7 September 2023Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMs Cindy BriscoeVirginUnsolicited benefit and is renewed while occupying the Deputy Secretary roleAbove $100
17 January 2022 (benefit ongoing)8 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Christopher LockeQantasUnsolicited offer from Qantas AirlineAbove $100
3 February 2021 (benefit ongoing)12 September 2023Qantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Rosemary DeiningerQantasBenefit is provided at the discretion of QantasAbove $100
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMr Matt Koval PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/ANicola Hinder PSMN/AN/ANil to declare
Nil gifts receivedN/AN/AMs Tess BishopN/AN/ANil to declare

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current