Gifts and benefits

All agency heads must disclose all gifts or benefits valued at over $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).

We report all gifts and benefits accepted by DAFF employees in the course of their official duties. This maintains confidence in the integrity of the Australian Public Service and its agencies.

Annual airline lounge memberships

ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
OngoingQantas Chairman Lounge membershipVictoria Anderson, Secretary Qantas Airways LtdComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingVirgin Beyond Lounge membershipVictoria Anderson, SecretaryVirgin Australia AirlinesComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingQantas Chairman Lounge membershipPartner of Victoria Anderson, SecretaryQantas Airways LtdComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
Ongoing  Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipPartner of Victoria Anderson, SecretaryVirgin Australia AirlinesComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingQantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopQantas Airways LtdComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingVirgin Beyond Lounge membershipMs Tess BishopVirgin Australia AirlinesComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingQantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Justine Saunders APMQantas Airways LtdComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingQantas Chairman Lounge membershipMr Matt LoweQantas Airways LtdComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
OngoingQantas Chairman Lounge membershipMs Tina HutchisonQantas Airways LtdComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*

*We do not determine exact value of the airline membership. The value is estimated to be more than the AUD100 reporting threshold.

Invitations to the Qantas Chairman’s lounge and Virgin Australia’s Beyond Lounge are at the discretion of Qantas and Virgin Airlines.

Gifts and benefits register

Date ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
31-01-2026Corporate scheme arrangement for discounted 1-year Qantas lounge membershipDepartment officialQantas AirwaysBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas$510.00
03-02-2026Corporate scheme arrangement for discounted 2-year Qantas lounge membershipDepartment officialQantas AirwaysBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas$945.00
25-02-2026Promotional pen and commemorative plaque ornament Victoria Anderson, SecretaryUnited States of America GovernmentCustomary for gifts to be exchanged with international delegates$120.00
28-02-2026Book titled 'War and Wheat'Victoria Anderson, SecretaryGrain Growers of AustraliaSent to Secretary following meeting$27.00
03-03-2026InvitationVictoria Anderson, SecretaryRed Meat Advisory CouncilAn invitation to attend the "Parliamentary Friends of Australian Red Meat" event at Parliament House.$20.00
13-03-2026Corporate scheme arrangement for discounted 2-year Qantas lounge membershipSenior Executive Service officerQantas AirwaysBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas$945.00
18-03-2026Provision of a meeting room located at the University of WollongongDepartment officialUniversity of WollongongTo facilitate a bilateral meeting$550.00
Date ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
21/08/2025Vietnamese Tea and CoffeeMs Tina HutchisonVietnam-Australia Agriculture ForumForum with cultural gift $15.00
07/12/2025Flight upgrade from economy to businessMs Tess BishopVirgin Australia AirlinesBenefit is provided at the discretion of Virgin$473.50
10/12/2025Flight upgrade from economy to businessMr Matt LoweQantas Airways LtdBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas$400.00
Date ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
07/08/2025Upgraded flightTess BishopQantas Airways LtdBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas$437.97
09/09/2025SeminarTess BishopMcKinsey & CompanyMcKinsey Transformation Summit$200.00
10/09/2025ScarfTina HutchinsonMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) – ChinaCultural appreciation gift$100.00
Date ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
06/06/2025BreakfastAdam Fennessy PSMHort InnovationHort Innovation Frontiers breakfast$125 
06/06/2025DinnerAdam Fennessy PSMAusVegHort Connections 2025 Gala Dinner$260 
Date ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
26/3/2025Ticket to CropLife Agricultural Industry Budget BreakfastAdam FennessyCropLife AustraliaCropLife Agricultural Industry Budget Breakfast$200
26/3/2025Ticket to CropLife Agricultural Industry Budget BreakfastTess BishopCropLife AustraliaCropLife Agricultural Industry Budget Breakfast$100
ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionEstimated Value $A*
04/11/2024Virgin Beyond Lounge membershipMr Adam Fennessy PSMVirgin Australia AirlinesComplimentary airline membership> $100.00*
11/11/2024 Flight upgrade from economy to businessMr Matt LoweQantas Airways LtdBenefit is provided at the discretion of Qantas$643.79