Gift register

Under APSC Guidance agency heads must publish a register of gifts and benefits they accept on a quarterly basis. All gifts or benefits accepted by Commission staff (and valued at over $AUD100.00 (excluding GST), are reported.

The principles underpinning the disclosure requirements are: 

  • that agency heads are meeting public expectations of integrity, accountability, independence, transparency and professionalism in relation to gifts and benefits 
  • that there is consistency in relation to agency heads’ management of gifts and benefits across Australian Public Service agencies and Commonwealth entities and companies 
  • airline membership disclosures include details of new or renewed memberships to the Qantas Chairman’s and/or Virgin Beyond lounges, noting that invitations are extended at the discretion of the airline and may include spouses.”

Noting the National Commission was established on 13 January 2025, the gift register will be updated in the next quarter, April 2025.