Premier's Department Gifts and Hospitality Register
The Premier's Department publishes its Gifts and Hospitality Register in accordance with the Managing Gifts and Benefits: Minimum Standards.
The standards for publishing gifts and hospitality are outlined in the Public Service Commissioner's Direction No. 1 of 2022 – Managing Gifts and Benefits: Minimum Standards.
Gifts and Hospitality Register: 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
| Number | Offered to | Offered by | Offer description | Estimated value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People and Workforce | Australian Disability Network | Hospitality - Ticket to Impact25 conference as a panellist | $1,500 | Accepted and retained |
| 2 | Investment NSW | NCS | Hospitality - Farewell dinner with Kuo Pin (CEO, NCS), and Australian High Commissioner to Singapore | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 3 | People and Workforce | Randstad | Hospitality - Randstad Employer Brand Executive Lunch | $200 | Accepted and retained |
| 4 | Aboriginal Affairs NSW | The Branksome Hotel | Gift - Christmas Hamper | $99 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 5 | Investment NSW | Hyundai Motors Australia | Gift - 1 x bottle of Moet champagne and 2x branded champagne flutes | $90 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 6 | People and Workforce | GradConnection | Hospitality - 2x tickets to the Graduate Employer Awards event | $600 | Accepted and retained |
| 7 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Thai Consulate-General of Sydney | Gift - Happiness of Thainess pack including bag, key chain and gift items | $60 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 8 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Thai Consulate-General of Sydney | Gift - Happiness of Thainess pack including bag, key chain and gift items | $60 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 9 | People and Workforce | University of New South Wales | Hospitality - End of year celebration event at the MCA in Sydney | $50 | Accepted and retained |
| 10 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Household of the United Kingdom | Gift - Porcelain pill box | $100 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 11 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Household of the United Kingdom | Gift - Porcelain pill box | $100 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 12 | Investment NSW | American Australian Association | Hospitality - AUSUSA Benefit dinner | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 13 | Investment NSW | American Australian Association | Hospitality - AUSUSA Benefit dinner | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 14 | Investment NSW | American Australian Association | Hospitality - AUSUSA Benefit dinner | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 15 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Household of the United Kingdom | Gift - Porcelain pill box | $100 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 16 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Household of the United Kingdom | Gift - Porcelain pill box | $100 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 17 | Delivery and Engagement | The Royal Household of the United Kingdom | Gift - Porcelain pill box | $100 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 18 | Corporate Services | ARUP | Hospitality - Private dinner and presentation | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 19 | Investment NSW | Australian Computer Society | Hospitality - Invitation to InnovationAus Awards | $100 | Accepted and retained |
| 20 | Corporate Services | ARUP | Hospitality - Invitation to dinner event at the Bangarra Dance Theatre | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 21 | Delivery and Engagement | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia | Gift - Commemorative coins | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 22 | Aboriginal Affairs NSW | My Voice, My Journey program (supported by Campbell Page) | Gift - Overseas Cultural Immersion Trip to New Zealand | $4,442 | Accepted and retained |
| 23 | Investment NSW | Chinese Consulate General in Sydney | Gift - A box of 6 pieces of Moon cakes | $65 | Accepted and retained |
| 24 | Emergency Management | Marine Rescue NSW | Hospitality - Invitation to the 2024 SOLAS Trust dinner | $145 | Accepted and retained |
| 25 | Secretary | Committee for Sydney and Macquarie University Business School | Hospitality - Invitation to Committee for Sydney VIP Cocktail Reception ahead of Committee for Sydney 2024 Awards | Not able to determine value | Accepted and retained |
| 26 | Investment NSW | Ghella Australia and Consulate General of Italy | Hospitality - Invitation to Violin Concert | $200 | Accepted and retained |
| 27 | Investment NSW | NRT | Hospitality - Committee for Sydney annual awards | $200 | Accepted and retained |
| 28 | Investment NSW | Spreadies Pty Ltd | Gift - small bag of paddle pops | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 29 | Investment NSW | Spreadies Pty Ltd | Gift - small bag of paddle pops | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 30 | Investment NSW | Spreadies Pty Ltd | Gift - small bag of paddle pops | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 31 | Investment NSW | Spreadies Pty Ltd | Gift - small bag of paddle pops | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 32 | Secretary | Infrastructure Partnerships Australia | Hospitality - Invitation to speak at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Chairman's Boardroom Dinner. | Not able to determine value | Accepted and retained |
| 33 | Secretary | Property Council of Australia | Hospitality - Invitation to the Lifeline Australia Annual Lunch. | $450 | Accepted and retained |
| 34 | Delivery and Engagement | Embassy of the United Arab Emirates | Gift - 2x boxes of dates and 2x small bottle of perfume | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 35 | Corporate Services | IPP Pty Ltd | Hospitality - Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) Gala Dinner | $235 | Accepted and retained |
| 36 | Corporate Services | IPP Pty Ltd | Hospitality - Invitation to the annual ASIAL Gala Dinner. | $235 | Accepted and retained |
| 37 | Secretary | Committee for Sydney | Hospitality - Invitation to the Committee for Sydney Awards Gala Dinner. | $745 | Accepted and retained |
| 38 | Secretary | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia | Gift - 4x commemorative coins | $260 | Accepted and surrendered |
Gifts and Hospitality Register: 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
| Number | Offered to | Offered by | Offer description | Estimated value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Strategic Implementation | Hunter Valley Training Company | Hospitality - Stakeholder relationship (to represent PD) | $487 | Accepted |
| 2 | Associate Director, Strategic Implementation | Hyundai Australia | Hospitality - Stakeholder relationship (to represent PD) | $50 | Accepted |
| 3 | Fleet Administration Officer, Strategic Implementation | Hyundai Australia | Hospitality - Stakeholder relationship (to represent PD) | $50 | Accepted |
| 4 | Executive Director, Delivery and Coordination | McKinsey & Company | Hospitality - Professional Development | Unknown | Accepted |
| 5 | Secretary | Lowy Institute | Gift - Hardback Book | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 6 | Executive Director, Strategic Implementation | Microsoft | Gift - Bag and Battery PowerPack | $20 | Accepted and disposed |
| 7 | Executive Director, Delivery and Coordination | Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue / Riverside Theatres | Hospitality - Stakeholder relationship (to represent PD) | $75 | Accepted |
| 8 | Associate Director, Community Engagement | Pont3 Pty Ltd | Hospitality - Stakeholder relationship (to represent PD) | $0 | Accepted |
| 9 | Project Officer, Community Engagement | IRONMAN | Hospitality - Stakeholder relationship (to represent PD) | $150 | Accepted |
Gifts and Hospitality Register: 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
| Number | Offered to | Offered by | Offer description | Estimated value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Associate, Policy Group | Revenue NSW | Gift – flowers | $40 | Accepted and retained |
| 2 | Senior Department Liaison Officer, Community Engagement Group | Office of the Premier | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $70 | Accepted and retained |
| 3 | Official Secretary to the Governor of NSW, People and Operations Group | Consulate – General of Saudi Arabia | Gift – perfume and chocolates | US$80 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 4 | Associate Director, People and Operations Group | Commonwealth Government | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $100 | Accepted and retained |
| 5 | Senior Associate, People and Operations Group | Commonwealth Government | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $100 | Accepted and retained |
| 6 | Senior Associate, People and Operations Group | Commonwealth Government | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $100 | Accepted and retained |
| 7 | Chief Financial Officer, People and Operations Group | TCorp | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $60 | Accepted and retained |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Department of Premier and Cabinet NSW | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | Up to $78 | Accepted and retained |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Minter Ellison | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $50 to $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 10 | Senior Associate, People and Operations Group | Colliers | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $50 | Accepted and retained |
| 11 | Associate Director, Community Engagement Group | Destination NSW | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $45 | Accepted and retained |
| 12 | Associate Director, Community Engagement Group | Wollongong 2022 | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $800 | Accepted and retained |
| 13 | Secretary | Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China in Sydney | Gift – mooncakes | $90 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 14 | Director, Policy Group | Australian Festival Association | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | Unknown | Accepted and retained |
| 15 | Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Affairs Group | Civil Contractors Federation | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $294 | Accepted and retained |
| 16 | Executive Director, Policy Group | IPAA NSW | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $50 | Accepted and retained |
Gifts and Hospitality Register: 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
| Number | Offered to | Offered by | Offer description | Estimated value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/Director, Policy Group | Destination NSW | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $49 | Accepted and retained |
| 2 | Secretary, DPC | Consulate General of the People's Republic of China | Gift – mooncakes | $60 | Accepted and retained |
| 3 | Executive Director, People and Operations Group | 6 Degrees Media | Gift – prosecco, corkscrew and book | $43.75 | Accepted and retained |
| 4 | Deputy Secretary | Michael Cassel Group | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $200 | Accepted and retained |
| 5 | Associate Director, Partnerships and Engagement | KARI Foundation | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $90 | Accepted and retained |
| 6 | Cyber Security Analyst, People and Operations Group | Mandiant/FireEye | Gift – hat, pen and charger | $37 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Theatre Royal Sydney | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $70 to $149 | Accepted and retained |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Theatre Royal Sydney | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $378 | Accepted and retained |
| 9 | Executive Director, People and Operations Group | Theatre Royal Sydney | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $149 | Accepted and retained |
| 10 | Deputy Official Secretary, People and Operations Group | Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey | Gift – turkish sweets | $20 | Accepted and retained |
| 11 | Associate Director, Policy Group | Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey | Gift – turkish sweets | $30 | Accepted and retained |
| 12 | Director, Community and Engagement Group | Australian Chamber Orchestra | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $160 | Accepted and retained |
| 13 | Head of Create Infrastructure, Community and Engagement Group | Australia Council for the Arts | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $25 | Accepted and retained |
| 14 | Senior Heritage Officer, Community and Engagement Group | Braidwood Community Association | Gift – wine | $20 | Accepted and retained |
| 15 | Director, Community and Engagement Group | Biennale of Sydney | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | n/a | Accepted and retained |
| 16 | Executive Director, People and Operations Group | Evanta | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $120 to $180 | Accepted and retained |
| 17 | Interim Chief Executive, Community and Engagement Group | Australian Theatre for Young People | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $48 to $70 | Accepted and retained |
| 18 | Interim Chief Executive, Community and Engagement Group | Handa Opera / Opera Australia | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $50 to $389 | Accepted and retained |
| 19 | Director, Community and Engagement Group | Sydney Theatre Company | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $60 to $120 | Accepted and retained |
| 20 | Executive Director, People and Operations Group | Role Applicant | Gift – small card holder | $5 to $15 | Accepted and retained |
Gifts and Hospitality Register: 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
| Number | Offered to | Offered by | Offer description | Estimated value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Secretary | State Archives and Records Authority/Sydney Living Museums | Gift – book | $50 | Accepted and surrendered |
| 2 | Chief Information Officer | Cyber NSW, Department of Customer Service | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 3 | Deputy Secretary | Maximus | Gift – book | $35 | Accepted and retained |
| 4 | Chief Information Officer | LogMeinInc | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 5 | Chief Financial Officer | Sydney Opera House | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $197 | Accepted and retained |
| 6 | Associate Director | Deloitte | Hospitality – stakeholder relationship | $120 | Accepted and retained |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Macquarie Telecom Group | Gift – vouchers (for speaking at an event) | $250 | Accepted and retained |
| 8 | Associate Director | Ernst & Young | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $171 | Accepted and retained |
| 9 | Project Officer | Sydney Festival | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $25 | Accepted and retained |
| 10 | Associate Director | Sydney Festival | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $25 | Accepted and retained |
| 11 | Acting Director | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $50 | Accepted and retained |
| 12 | Head of Premier's Implementation Unit | Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) | Gift – hand cream/coin purse and hospitality – meal (for speaking at an event) | $35 | Accepted and retained |
| 13 | Director | Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) | Gift – hand cream/coin purse (for speaking at an event) | $35 | Accepted and retained |
| 14 | Senior Media Advisor | Hello Social | Gift – cufflinks and tie pin | $159 | Accepted and surrender |
| 15 | Acting Director | Slack Technologies Incorporated | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $125 | Accepted and retained |
| 16 | Associate Director | Destination NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $49 | Accepted and retained |
| 17 | Archivist | Private individual | Gift – book | $30 | Accepted and retained |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Museum of Contemporary Art | Gift – book | $30 | Accepted and retained |
| 19 | Head, Screen NSW | ReelScout | Gift – edible items (internationally shipped) | $50 | Accepted and retained |
| 20 | Manager | Sydney Festival | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $50 | Accepted and retained |
| 21 | Executive Director | Sydney Festival | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $50 | Accepted and retained |
| 22 | Executive Director | Belvoir Theatre | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $112 | Accepted and retained |
| 23 | Senior Manager | Sydney Dance Company | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $39 | Accepted and retained |
| 24 | Destination Attraction Lead | International Convention Centre Sydney | Gift – book | $25 | Accepted and retained |
| 25 | Executive Director | Griffin Theatre | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $62 | Accepted and retained |
| 26 | Executive Director | Sydney Theatre Company | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $93 | Accepted and retained |
| 27 | Project Manager | Artspace | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 28 | Project Manager | Artspace | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 29 | Deputy Secretary | Destination NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $40 | Accepted and retained |
| 30 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Australian Chamber Orchestra | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $82 | Accepted and retained |
| 31 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Sydney Dance Company | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $35 | Accepted and retained |
| 32 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Sydney Opera House | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $49 | Accepted and retained |
| 33 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Art Gallery of NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 34 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Belvoir Theatre | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $85 | Accepted and retained |
| 35 | Senior Finance Business Partner | Department of Premier and Cabinet – ScreenNSW | Gift – tickets | $64 | Accepted and retained |
| 36 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Australian Ballet | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $114 | Accepted and retained |
| 37 | Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator | PCYC Blacktown/NSW Council for Pacific Communities | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 38 | Deputy Secretary | Destination NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $250 | Accepted and retained |
| 39 | Senior Manager | Sydney Theatre Company | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $49 | Accepted and retained |
| 40 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Slatterys | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $150 | Accepted and retained |
| 41 | Executive Director | Sydney Theatre Company | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $100 | Accepted and retained |
| 42 | Executive Director | Sydney Opera House | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $90 | Accepted and retained |
| 43 | Senior Manager | Public Works Authority NSW, Ministers Stoneworks Program | Hospitality –networking event and award ceremony (to represent DPC) | $146 | Accepted and retained |
| 44 | Acting Senior Manager | Australian Museum | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 45 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Bangarra Dance Company | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $85 | Accepted and retained |
| 46 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Art Gallery of NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $22 | Accepted and retained |
| 47 | Head of Create Infrastructure | Australian Museum | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 48 | Project Manager | NAISDA Dance College | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $30 | Accepted and retained |
| 49 | Director | Sydney Theatre Company | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $60 | Accepted and retained |
| 50 | Director | Art Gallery of NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $22 | Accepted and retained |
| 51 | Director | Australian Chamber Orchestra | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $120 | Accepted and retained |
| 52 | Director | Bangarra | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $120 | Accepted and retained |
| 53 | Director | National Art School | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 54 | Manager, Cultural Infrastructure | Art Gallery of NSW | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | $25 | Accepted and retained |
| 55 | Manager, Cultural Infrastructure | Bangarra Dance Theatre | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 56 | Head of Create Infrastructure | MAAS/Powerhouse Museum | Hospitality –networking event (to represent DPC) | No commercial value | Accepted and retained |
| 57 | Acting Senior Project Manager | The Musuem of Applied Arts and Sciences | Hospitality – networking event (to represent DPC) | $20 | Accepted and retained |