Gifts and benefits register 2025–26
1 April to 30 June 2026
| Date gift input to Register | Date Given | Description of gift or benefit | Value $ | Name of donor | Name of recipient | Gift Given Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/12/2025 | 15/12/2025* | Fuel evoucher gift card | $ 500.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Jackie Dowling, Namrog Pty Ltd. | Fuel voucher initiative to show appreciation to landholders for allowing access to wetlands on private property for the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science (QHBS) Wetland Condition 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. |
| 16/12/2025 | 16/12/2025* | Fuel evoucher gift card | $ 500.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Stephen Kearney, Australian Bush Heritage Fund | Fuel voucher initiative to show appreciation to landholders for allowing access to wetlands on private property for the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science (QHBS) Wetland Condition 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. |
| 30/04/2026 | 6/03/2026* | Crown Walker Stacker Forklift | $ 1,000.00 | Nick Smith | Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation | Supporting the local Aboriginal Corporation, the forklift will enhance their capacity to safely move heavy equipment and goods within their existing shed. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Andrew Hopper, Director-General, Department of Sport, Racing, Olympic and Paralympic Games | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Justin McGowan, Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Investment Queensland | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Todd Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Stadiums Queensland | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Todd Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Stadiums Queensland | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Natassia Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Tourism Industry Council | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Elsa D'Alessio, Chair, Queensland Tourism Industry Council | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | John Warn, Chief Executive Officer, Experience Gold Coast | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Amy Rosanowski, Deputy Director-General, Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Julian Simmonds, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Development Queensland | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Liz O'Brien, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Conservation Trust | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Adam Humphries, Regional Sales and Development Manager, Qantas | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Rachel Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Performing Arts Centre | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Amelia Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Airports Limited | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Denise Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Outback Queensland Tourism Authority | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Joshua Donohue, Board Director, Visit Sunshine Coast | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Clare Starling, Head of Commercial, Experience Gold Coast | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Chris Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, National Parks Association of Queensland | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Janette Hewson, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Resources Council | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Dan Galligan, Chief Executive Officer, Canegrowers | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Ian McConnel, Executive Manager, Bush Heritage | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Dr Saranya Sridha, Sanofi | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table |
| 6/07/2026 | 1/07/2026 | Gifting of a mural showcasing local wildlife from the iconic Carnarvon National Park to Maronoa Regional Council | $25,689.61 | Patricia O'Callaghan | Maranoa Regional Council | Gifting the mural to the Maronoa Regional Council to be displayed in one of their visitor centres is seen as a goodwill gesture to allow the mural to be kept in the local area and enjoyed for viewing by members of the public. In-line with the department's gifts and benefits policy, while this gift is of cultural and historical significance, the gifting of this mural to a non-profit organisation and benefits the public. |
| 8/05/2026 | 9/06/2026 | Wooden boomerang decorated with Aboriginal art. Noted as culturally and historically significant. | $ 37.00 | Kate Baker and Louisa Nicolson | Fabio Perlatti, National Mining Agency of Brazil - Mine closure and sustainability team | The Mine closure and sustainability team at the National Mining Agency (ANM) in Brazil have organised four days of site visits and meetings for two officers from the Office of the Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (OMRC) whilst the officers are in Brazil. The ANM representatives are also travelling to the area in Brazil where the QMRC officers are staying to accompany/take them to the visits and meetings for the week. This enable the QMRC officers to learn more about rehabilitation approaches in Brazil, especially around tailings management, following the Brumadinho tragedy and the Brazilian governments response and industry's subsequent adaptation. The knowledge gained will be brought back and used to inform future QMRC leading practice work and advice to government. |
| 8/05/2026 | 9/06/2026 | Wooden boomerang decorated with Aboriginal art. Noted as culturally and historically significant. | $ 37.00 | Kate Baker and Louisa Nicolson | Rodrigo Stutz Salgueiro, National Mining Agency of Brazil - Mine closure and sustainability team | The Mine closure and sustainability team at the National Mining Agency (ANM) in Brazil have organised four days of site visits and meetings for two officers from the Office of the Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (OMRC) whilst the officers are in Brazil. The ANM representatives are also travelling to the area in Brazil where the QMRC officers are staying to accompany/take them to the visits and meetings for the week. This enable the QMRC officers to learn more about rehabilitation approaches in Brazil, especially around tailings management, following the Brumadinho tragedy and the Brazilian governments response and industry's subsequent adaptation. The knowledge gained will be brought back and used to inform future QMRC leading practice work and advice to government. |
| 8/05/2026 | 9/06/2026 | Wooden boomerang decorated with Aboriginal art. Noted as culturally and historically significant. | $ 37.00 | Kate Baker and Louisa Nicolson | Fernando Kutchenski, National Mining Agency of Brazil - Mine closure and sustainability team | The Mine closure and sustainability team at the National Mining Agency (ANM) in Brazil have organised four days of site visits and meetings for two officers from the Office of the Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (OMRC) whilst the officers are in Brazil. The ANM representatives are also travelling to the area in Brazil where the QMRC officers are staying to accompany/take them to the visits and meetings for the week. This enable the QMRC officers to learn more about rehabilitation approaches in Brazil, especially around tailings management, following the Brumadinho tragedy and the Brazilian governments response and industry's subsequent adaptation. The knowledge gained will be brought back and used to inform future QMRC leading practice work and advice to government. |
| 8/05/2026 | 9/06/2026 | Wooden boomerang decorated with Aboriginal art. Noted as culturally and historically significant. | $ 37.00 | Kate Baker and Louisa Nicolson | Simone Ferreira, National Mining Agency of Brazil - Mine closure and sustainability team | The Mine closure and sustainability team at the National Mining Agency (ANM) in Brazil have organised four days of site visits and meetings for two officers from the Office of the Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (OMRC) whilst the officers are in Brazil. The ANM representatives are also travelling to the area in Brazil where the QMRC officers are staying to accompany/take them to the visits and meetings for the week. This enable the QMRC officers to learn more about rehabilitation approaches in Brazil, especially around tailings management, following the Brumadinho tragedy and the Brazilian governments response and industry's subsequent adaptation. The knowledge gained will be brought back and used to inform future QMRC leading practice work and advice to government. |
* Gift given in prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
| Date gift input into register | Date of gift received | Description of gift received | Value | Name of Donor | Name of Recipient | For gifts received was the gift: Retained by employee; or Retained by agency; or Did not accept | Gift Received Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/08/2025 | 30/05/2025# | Brisbane Airport Corporation invitation to attend the Visitor and Export Dinner on Thursday 24 July 2025. | $ 106.00 | Brisbane Airport Corporation | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 5/08/2025 | 2/05/2025# | Ticket to attend a function in celebration of Qantas 90 years of international flying. | $ 125.00 | Qantas and Brisbane Airport | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | The Aviation Program offers an opportunity for Australia's international airports, destinations, and other aviation stakeholders to meet with senior airline representatives and network planners, as well as to participate in key networking events. This event is an important opportunity to continue to promote the AAIF program for new routes to Queensland. |
| 16/12/2025 | 8/12/2025# | Rangelands Outback Camp with Red Dirt Tours during visit to Longreach and Winton. | $ 90.00 | Outback Queensland Tourism Association | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/12/2025 | 8/12/2025# | Rangelands Outback Camp with Red Dirt Tours during visit to Longreach and Winton. | $ 90.00 | Outback Queensland Tourism Association | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 17/12/2025 | 16/12/2025# | Cowhide door stop. | $ 100.00 | Outback Queensland Tourism Association | Bridget Woods | Retained by agency | This thank you gift received during the Regional Visit will be displayed in an office display cabinet. |
| 17/12/2025 | 16/12/2025# | Cowhide door stop. | $ 100.00 | Outback Queensland Tourism Association | Darcy Slattery | Retained by agency | This thank you gift received during the Regional Visit will be displayed in an office display cabinet. |
| 19/12/2025 | 10/12/2025# | Brisbane Airport invitation to attend the Raise Glasses 2026 event on Thursday 29 January 2026. | $ 130.00 | Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 23/04/2026 | 28/05/2026# | Invitation to attend the Ag Extension Work Placement Program (AEWPP) graduation event - the Reef Experience, representing the funder. | $ 105.00 | Queensland Farmers Federation | Kim Kurtz | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 23/04/2026 | 29/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the final event of the (AEWPP) graduation event - the Reef Experience, paid for vacant space for this event. | $ 357.50 | Queensland Farmers Federation | Kim Kurtz | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 22/01/2026*# | Queensland Tourism Industry Council Business Events Boardroom Lunch | $ 120.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 5/03/2026* | 1 ticket to attend the opening of The Last Ship | $ 399.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 5/03/2026* | 1 ticket to attend the opening of The Last Ship | $ 399.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 5/03/2026* | 1 ticket to attend the opening of The Last Ship | $ 399.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 16/03/2026*# | Queensland University of Technology Business Leaders' Forum | $ 95.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 25/03/2026* | Australian Tourism Awards Welcome Event | $ 190.00 | Queensland Investment Corporation | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 30/03/2026* | Ticket to attend the Broncos versus Cowboys rugby league match | $ 255.00 | Suncorp Stadium | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 2/04/2026# | Queensland Tourism Industry Council Mentoring and Young Tourism Leaders Networking Event | $ 30.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 8/04/2026# | Tourism Australia Board dinner | $ 100.00 | Tourism Australia | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/04/2026 | 25/04/2026# | Ticket to attend the Wallaroos versus All Blacks Women’s Rugby Anzac Day Clash | $ 100.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Elise Henry | Retained by DETSI employee | Working closely with Tourism and Events Queensland to develop new innovation partnerships and create opportunities in sports and major events, including a commitment to partner with World Rugby on an innovation sustainability challenge. |
| 28/04/2026 | 19/05/2026 | Sponsored ticket for AusCert conference 2026 | $ 1,999.00 | Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB) | Matthew Jolly | Retained by DETSI employee | The Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB) is providing a sponsored ticket for AusCert Conference 2026. This conference will upskill the departmental officer in relevant and necessary skills in Cybersecurity, including incident response, vulnerability management, strategic and technical risk assessment and defence against artificial intelligence automated attacks. |
| 28/04/2026 | 18/04/2026# | Invitation to attend the Legal Sector Cyber Resilience Summit in Brisbane. | $ 100.00 | CyberCert Founder Ryan Ettridge | Simon Griffiths | Retained by DETSI employee | Contemporary risk exposure - response awareness, through participation in a discussion with industry Cyber Experts for an actionable session designed for Practice Managers, Chief Information Security Officers and Supply Chain Experts, who will demonstrate a simple certification path that help meet cyber compliance and insurance needs for securing supply chains. |
| 1/05/2026 | 18/03/2026* | Invitation from Tourism and Events Queensland to attend a Welcome Dinner for a China Airlines delegation from Taiwan | $ 180.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | Participation in this event provides an excellent platform to engage with key industry leaders, media representatives, and community stakeholders, further strengthening relationships and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Invitation was accepted, but dinner was cancelled. |
| 1/05/2026 | 31/03/2026*# | Invitation from Tourism and Events Queensland to attend a China Airlines Insights Session and Farwell Lunch | $ 95.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | Participation in this event provides an excellent platform to engage with key industry leaders, media representatives, and community stakeholders, further strengthening relationships and exploring opportunities for collaboration. |
| 5/05/2026 | 1/04/2026# | Australian Tourism Exchange Sellers Welcome Event | $ 130.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Participation in this event provides an excellent platform to engage with key industry leaders, media representatives, and community stakeholders, further strengthening relationships and exploring opportunities for collaboration. |
| 5/05/2026 | 2/04/2026 | Invitation to Bespoke Queensland Welcome Event and Dinner | $ 395.12 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 5/05/2026 | 25/03/2026# | Tourism and Events Queensland Invitation to attend the Outback Industry Networking Event | $ 25.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 8/05/2026 | 10/03/2026* | Invitation to Tour de Cure's Long Lunch | $ 350.00 | Howard Smith Wharves | Toni Brownie | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland 2026 Hotel Outlook, Pipeline Pressure and Potential event | $ 316.00 | Howard Smith Wharves | Toni Brownie | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland 2026 Hotel Outlook, Pipeline Pressure and Potential event | $ 316.00 | Howard Smith Wharves | Stuart Kerr | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland 2026 Hotel Outlook, Pipeline Pressure and Potential event | $ 316.00 | Howard Smith Wharves | Rachael Bussian | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland 2026 Hotel Outlook, Pipeline Pressure and Potential event | $ 316.00 | Howard Smith Wharves | Andy Minahan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland 2026 Hotel Outlook, Pipeline Pressure and Potential event | $ 316.00 | Howard Smith Wharves | Mark Go | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 12/03/2026* | Plate and 'The Taj at Apollo Blunder' book | $ 342.49 | Indian Hotels (Tata) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by Agency | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 1/04/2026# | Michael Jackson Souvenir Program Book | $ 20.00 | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by Agency | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 11/04/2026# | The Last Ship Program Book | $ 20.00 | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by Agency | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 3/03/2026* | Tourism and Events Queensland invitation to attend the Women's Australian Tourism Exchange State of Origin Game 2 | $ 325.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 5/03/2026* | Invitation for the Director-General and guest to attend the Australian premiere of The Last Ship | $ 598.00 | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 23/03/2026* | Invitation from Brisbane Broncos for Director-General and guest to attend ‘Round 6 Broncos versus Cowboys’ on 10 April 2026 | $ 1,100.00 | Brisbane Broncos | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Guest ticket also offered and accepted. |
| 19/05/2026 | 15/04/2026 | Invitation to Rugby League Magic Round , Day 3, Sunday 17 May 2026 | $ 316.00 | Suncorp Stadium | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/05/2026 | 17/04/2026 | Invitation to attend ‘Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 26 Queensland Seller Welcome’ | $ 171.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/05/2026 | 7/05/2026# | Attendance at the Queensland Museum Chief Executive Officer dinner event, noting that alcohol will be served | $ 145.00 | Queensland Museum | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | The museum is a key cultural and scientific institution and a valued partner of the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation playing a critical role in preserving and showcasing Queensland's natural and cultural heritage through its extensive collections and research programs. The Event is directly related to government business, including leadership transition, strategic alignment, and collaboration in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) engagement, research communication and science policy. The Museum contributes to the department's strategic priorities by driving public engagement with science, supporting research translation, and promoting innovation and discovery that enhances Queensland's reputation as a leader in science and heritage. |
| 1/06/2026 | 4/03/2026* | Invitation to attend the Festival of Outback Opera | $ 250.00 | Opera Queensland | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 1/06/2026 | 5/05/2026# | Australian Tourism Exchange 26, Tourism and Events Queensland dinner | $ 145.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 3/06/2026 | 26/05/2026 | Complimentary 2 day conference ticket to attend the Mandarin Live : Future Ready Public Service Queensland | $ 2,748.90 | The Mandarin | Gillian Gardiner | Retained by DETSI employee | Ms Gardiner’s attendance at The Mandarin Live : Future Ready Public Service Queensland conference will strengthen stakeholder engagement and enhance networking opportunities for the Innovation Division. |
| 8/06/2026 | 2/04/2026 | Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel and Sully's Rooftop | $ 500.00 | KPAT hotels | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 9/06/2026 | 8/04/2026 | The Ville Resort – Casino invitation to attend The Ville's 40th Birthday Event, alcohol present at event. | $ 417.11 | The Ville Resort - Casino | Lauren Poynting | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. The Director-General has invited Mrs Poynting to accompany her a guest. Lauren Poynting accepted the guest invitation. |
| 9/06/2026 | 28/04/2026# | Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Environment Day Lunch 2026 - From Commitment to Practice, Towards a Regenerative Future | $ 100.00 | Queensland Investment Corporation | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 11/06/2026 | 11/06/2026 | Ticket to attend the AusAgriTech Gala Awards as part of the National AgTech week in Brisbane, includes service of alcohol. | $ 260.00 | Agtech | Jacqueline Steel | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance is an opportunity to gain valuable federal funding insights, potential strategic alignment and networking opportunities |
| 15/06/2026 | 10/02/2026* | Queensland Tourism Industry Council invitation to attend Australian Tourism Awards Forum | $ 120.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 15/06/2026 | 8/04/2026 | The Ville Resort – Casino invitation to attend The Ville's 40th Birthday Event, alcohol present at event. | $ 417.11 | The Ville Resort - Casino | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. The Director-General has invited Mrs Poynting to accompany her a guest. Lauren Poynting accepted the guest invitation. |
| 16/06/2026 | 8/05/2026 | Invitation to the Moreton Bay Showcase with The Dolphins rugby league | $ 200.00 | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/06/2026 | 8/05/2026 | Moreton Bay Showcase with The Dolphins | $ 200.00 | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/06/2026 | 8/05/2026 | Moreton Bay Showcase with The Dolphins | $ 200.00 | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay | Melissa Higgins | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/06/2026 | 8/05/2026 | Moreton Bay Showcase with The Dolphins | $ 200.00 | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay | Mark Go | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/06/2026 | 8/05/2026 | Moreton Bay Showcase with The Dolphins | $ 200.00 | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay | Rachael Bussian | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 17/06/2026 | 2/06/2026# | Qantas and Great Barrier Reef Foundation Welcome Event | $ 45.00 | Qantas | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/06/2026 | 18/05/2026 | The Ville 40th Birthday event | $ 417.00 | The Ville Resort - Casino | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/06/2026 | 5/06/2026 | Invitation to attend the Townsville Bulletin Future Townsville 2026 Event, alcohol present at event. | $ 170.00 | Townsville Bulletin | Lauren Poynting | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/06/2026 | 10/06/2026 | Invitation to attend 'Future Townsville' event | $ 170.00 | Townsville Bulletin | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/06/2026 | 3/03/2026* | Invitation to attend the Festival of Outback Opera 'Singing in the Night' | $ 275.00 | Opera Queensland | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/06/2026 | 8/04/2026 | Invitation to attend Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel and Sully's Rooftop Opening, alcohol present at event. | $ 500.00 | KPAT hotels | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/06/2026 | 23/04/2026 | Invitation to attend the Townsville Bulletin Future Townsville 2026 Event, alcohol present at event. | $ 170.00 | Townsville Bulletin | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/06/2026 | 24/04/2026 | Invitation to attend 2026 Magic Weekend (Day 2). Director-General and guest (husband) accepted invitation. | $ 710.00 | Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman (ARLC), Mr Peter V’landys and National Rugby League (NRL) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Abdo | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/06/2026 | 24/04/2026 | Invitation to attend 2026 Magic Weekend (Day 3). Director-General and guest (husband) accepted invitation. | $ 710.00 | Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman (ARLC), Mr Peter V’landys and National Rugby League (NRL) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Abdo | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. DG and guest ticket ACCEPTED. |
| 22/06/2026 | 24/04/2026 | Invitation to attend Game 2 - Ampol Women's State of Origin 2026 | $ 278.00 | Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman (ARLC), Mr Peter V’landys and National Rugby League (NRL) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Abdo | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/06/2026 | 21/05/2026 | Invitation to attend the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon Welcome Function | $ 350.00 | Events Management Queensland (EMQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 26/06/2026 | 18/12/2025* | Invitation to attend the Australian Open Women’s Final and Sustainability “Green" Tour | $ 750.00 | Tennis Australia | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. The tour provided a behind-the-scenes look at how the Australian Open delivers sustainability outcomes at scale — including environmental operations, waste and resource management, venue innovation, and how sustainability is embedded into event planning and delivery. |
| 26/06/2026 | 5/05/2026# | Invitation to attend the Australian Tourism Exchange 26 (ATE26) - Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Dinner. Alcohol present at event. | $ 145.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 26/06/2026 | 17/06/2026# | Invitation to attend lunch hosted by University of Queensland's (UQ) Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Sue Harrison as part of UQ Bio sustainability Hub opening | $ 78.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | Participation in the event provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships between the Department, the University of Queensland and key stakeholders. The hospitality offered is incidental to the event and supports the department's strategic priorities in fostering partnerships and advancing science and innovation. |
| 29/06/2026 | 16/03/2026* | A formal dinner, including alcoholic beverages, hosted by Queensland University of Technology at Old Government House | $ 195.00 | Queensland University of Technology | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance to the Vice-Chancellors Committee Business Dinner Event provides an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with Queensland's Universities and engage with key stakeholders on the Science and Innovation Strategy. The event involves a formal dinner, including beverages, which is incidental to attending the event. |
| 29/06/2026 | 25/03/2026* | Invitation to attend the Science Meets Parliament 2026 Gala Dinner | $ 250.00 | Science and Technology Australia | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | Professor Kerrie Wilson, as Queensland Chief Scientist was invited to the event to join the leading Australian Scientists, Parliamentarians and key decision-makers for an evening of connection and celebration. |
| 29/06/2026 | 12/06/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland University of Technology Business Leaders' Forum, noting the alcohol will be served. | $ 199.00 | Queensland University of Technology | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | The forum dives into key themes such as: Leadership in a changing world; Business innovation and excellence; Corporate responsibility and sustainability; and Public policy that drives impact. The forum is also Brisbane's top-tier networking event - bringing together decision-makers, changemakers and future leaders. The event is an opportunity for guests to join in shaping the next decade of innovation, leadership and digital transformation across Queensland and beyond. |
| 29/06/2026 | 17/06/2026# | Invitational lunch hosted by Professor Sue Harrison at the University of Queensland, noting that alcohol will be available as a option at the event. | $ 103.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | The event follows on from the University of Queensland Bio sustainability Hub Opening and is set to be a relaxed conversation amongst a small group of key interested parties from industry, government and academia. |
| 29/06/2026 | 26/06/2026# | Invitation to attend the launch of the expanded Frazer Institute, noting that alcohol will be available as an option at the event. | $ 120.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | The official launch of the expanded Frazer Institute is a milestone event celebrating a new chapter in Queensland's clinical and translational health research ecosystem. Following a comprehensive centres and institutes review, the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences has brought together the former Frazer Institute, the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research and the Centre for Health Services Research to create one of the largest biomedical and clinical research institutes nationally. The resulting institute offers end-to-end translational capability - from discovery and biobanking to therapeutic and diagnostic design, manufacturing and clinical trials. Implementation and policy translation - strengthening the University of Queensland's impact in delivering solutions to Australians' most intractable health issues. |
| 29/06/2026 | 11/06/2026# | Tourism and Events Queensland Invitation, Fraser Coast Industry Networking Event | $ 20.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 29/06/2026 | 19/02/2026# | Invitation to attend the World Science Festival official launch | $ 117.00 | Queensland Museum | Kerrie Wilson | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at the World Science Festival Brisbane 2026 Launch provides an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with the Queensland Museum, engage with key stakeholders and explore collaborative opportunities. The hospitality offered, including canapes and beverages, is incidental to attending the event. Attendance aligns with the department's strategic priorities in fostering partnerships and advancing science and innovation. |
| 29/06/2026 | 26/06/2026# | Invitation to attend the 2026 Government Sector Cyber Resilience Summit Brisbane. | $ 100.00 | CyberCert Founder Ryan Ettridge | Simon Griffiths | Retained by DETSI employee | Contemporary risk exposure - response awareness, through participation in a discussion with industry Cyber Experts for an actionable session designed for Practice Managers, Chief Information Security Officers and Supply Chain Experts, who will demonstrate a simple certification path that help meet cyber compliance and insurance needs for securing supply chains. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | 6 tickets to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 2,250.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by Agency | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. These 6 tickets were gifted to stakeholders external to the department, refer to Gifts Given |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | 14 tickets to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026, gifted by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for the department to host a corporate table | $ 4,312.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by Agency | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. These 14 tickets were gifted to stakeholders external to the department, refer to Gifts Given |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Toni Brownie | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Ben Klaassen | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 15/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Lunch on 15 May 2026 | $ 375.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Jasmine Vreugdenburg | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Ashley Bacon | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
| 6/07/2026 | 16/05/2026 | Ticket to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Corporate Suite function on 16 May 2026 | $ 308.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Ben Klaassen | Retained by DETSI employee | The event presents a strategic opportunity for the Department to strengthen important relationships with relevant tourism and industry stakeholders through face-to-face interaction. |
* Gift received in prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
# gift received and reported as it is more than $150 on a cumulative basis.
1 January to 31 March 2026
| Date gift input to Register | Date Given | Description of gift or benefit | Value $ | Name of donor | Name of recipient | Gift Given Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11/2025 | 5/11/2025* | Indigenous art print by Lisa Michl - Dilly Bag and Queensland Museum Publication - The Great Barrier Reef, Paperback book | $86.85 | Stewart MacIntyre, Director, Science Partnerships and Development, SD&OQCS | Professor Hongping He, Vice President, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Gift to be presented to Professor Hongping He, Vice President, Chinese Academy of Science. Presented by the Honourable Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation during a meeting with the Chinese Academy of Science Delegation led by the Vice President Professor He. Recognising the Importance of Queensland in China's Long-Standing Research Relationship. Gift presented during the meetings proceedings. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Taylor Trost | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Emily Bagetti | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Gordon MacGregor | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Zoe Jennings | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Ivan Wang | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Rachel Lane | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Deanne Baker | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
| 3/02/2026 | 14/11/2025* | Ticket to attend the Young Tourism Leaders to attend the QLD Tourism Awards | $373.75 | Elizabeth Shannon, Tourism Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Katie Button | Young Tourism Leaders (YTL) play an important role in promoting careers in tourism and assisting to attract the workforce of the future. Invitation to Leaders to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards recognises their contribution in a volunteer capacity to the YTL Program and to help ensure the industry has the required workforce to deliver exceptional visitor experiences. |
* Gift given in prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
| Date of gift received | Description of gift received | Value | Name of Donor | Name of Recipient | For gifts received was the gift: Retained by employee; or Retained by agency; or Did not accept | Gift Received Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/09/2025* | Tourism North Queensland Tourism Industry Excellence Awards 2025 | $260.00 | Tourism Tropical North Queensland | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/12/2025* | Invitation to attend the Brisbane International Quarter Finals Day at the Brisbane Tennis Centre | $158.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Elise Henry | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at the event will foster and strengthen the strategic partnership between the Innovation Division and Tourism and Events Queensland, specifically the shared goal of leveraging sports and major events to deliver greater economic benefits. |
| 18/12/2025* | Routes World Site Inspection - Stakeholder Partner Lunch | $150.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/12/2025* | Routes World Annual Global Aviation Conference (Routes World) 2028 | $150.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/12/2025* | Invitation to attend the 2026 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards Industry Gala | $360.00 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/12/2025* | Deltine Capital's Showcase Event invitation to attend on Wednesday 19 November 2025 | $180.00 | Detline Capital | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/12/2025* | Two day passes to Woodfordia | $294.00 | Anna Williams, Fundraising Manager, Woodfordia | Matthew Bron | Retained by DETSI Employee | Showcase eco approach within festival’s environment, networking and understand opportunities. |
| 14/01/2026 | Asian Football Confederation Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Iran versus Australia | $265.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/01/2026 | Asian Football Confederation Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 - Playoff | $270.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/01/2026 | Invitation to attend Asian Football Confederation Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Playoff | $270.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland and Experience Gold Coast and the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Local Organising Committee | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 4/02/2026 | Attendance at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards Ceremony | $615.00 | Natassia Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Danielle Krista | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance will support the Department's media teams new responsibility for managing media announcements for mega and strategic events. It will also provide valuable insights into event operations and delivery, enabling stronger relationships with organisers and enhancing the Department's capacity to deliver effective media strategies. The event will offer insight into how such events contribute to Queensland’s economy and align with the objectives of the Destination 2045 tourism plan. |
| 9/02/2026 | Two tickets to attend the Ed Sheeran Loop Tour at Suncorp Stadium | $1,122.68 | Suncorp Stadium | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 11/02/2026 | Opening of the Glasshouse Theatre | $150.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 11/02/2026 | Invitation from Michael Cassel Group to attend Brisbane Premiere of MJ the Musical | $398.00 | Michael Cassel Group | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 12/02/2026 | General admission ticket to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | $335.45 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Key benefits include enhanced professional expertise, stronger stakeholder relationships, improved media coverage, and a deeper public appreciation of the economic impact of Queensland’s major events |
| 13/02/2026 | General admission ticket to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | $335.45 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Danielle Krista | Retained by DETSI Employee | Key benefits include enhanced professional expertise, stronger stakeholder relationships, improved media coverage, and a deeper public appreciation of the economic impact of Queensland’s major events |
| 13/02/2026 | General admission ticket to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | $335.45 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Kieran Lewis | Retained by DETSI Employee | Key benefits include enhanced professional expertise, stronger stakeholder relationships, improved media coverage, and a deeper public appreciation of the economic impact of Queensland’s major events |
| 24/02/2026 | Women in Mining and Resources Queensland Resources Awards for Women | $205.00 | Queensland Resources Council | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 3/03/2026 | Ticket to attend a lunch event 'Delivering Brisbane 2032' with key-note delivered by Queensland's Deputy Premier | $200.00 | iSentia Pty Ltd | Ben Tracey | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance will help align the department's messaging and plans with the government as well as other government departments involved in the infrastructure build out. Attendance will also bring insights into event operations and delivery, enabling the departmental media team to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and enhance capacity to deliver effective media strategies. |
| 3/03/2026 | Ticket to attend a lunch event 'Delivering Brisbane 2032' with key-note delivered by Queensland's Deputy Premier | $200.00 | iSentia Pty Ltd | Danielle Krista | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance will help align the department's messaging and plans with the government as well as other government departments involved in the infrastructure build out. Attendance will also bring insights into event operations and delivery, enabling the departmental media team to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and enhance capacity to deliver effective media strategies. |
| 3/03/2026 | Invitation from Opera Queensland to attend the Festival of Outback Opera | $250.00 | Opera Queensland Chair, Linda Apelt, and Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director, Patrick Nolan | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 5/03/2026 | Invitation to attend 'Welcome Dinner for President of China Airlines' | $181.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 9/03/2026 | Delivering Brisbane 2032, lunch with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie | $210.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 10/03/2026 | Ticket to attend OnTalents “Future Queensland Workforce” breakfast and speakers panel | $240.00 | OnTalent, client service manager, Kerri Hansen | Kym Shreeve | Retained by DETSI Employee | Continue to extend our relationship with stakeholders and build new connections with industry leaders to the benefit of the Department. |
| 12/03/2026 | Invitation to the Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QSDA) 2026 Annual Dinner, following the inaugural meeting of the board. | $200.00 | Queensland Defence Science Alliance, Griffith University | Tony King | Retained by DETSI Employee | The Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA) 2026 Annual Dinner brings together representatives from each of the QDSA member universities and Government staff to connect and hear from key Defence personnel in the Innovation Science and Technology space. It is an excellent opportunity to maintain and strengthen professional networks. |
| 16/03/2026 | Ticket to attend the EvokeAG Culinary Capital dinner | $250.00 | Lisa Stout, Agrifutures | Jasmine Vreugdenburg | Retained by DETSI Employee | One ticket to attend the EvokeAG culinary Capital dinner to network with industry stakeholders prior to the EvokeAG events. The ticket includes a three-course meal, alcohol not included. The dinner takes place on Monday 16 Feb 2026 at Zinc at Fed Square Melbourne. |
| 25/03/2026 | Ticket to an Event Brisbane: 6 Degrees Media, the Future of Technology, Innovation and Work. Ticket was gifted to Mark Jacobs, Amanda Miotto to attend in his absence. | $1,500.00 | 6 Degrees Media | Amanda Miotto | Retained by DETSI Employee | This conference will provide lessons learnt on Artificial Intelligence (AI) accountability, governance and ownership, as well as an insight into the rise of new roles and the AI aligned skills and recruitment processes that we need to adapt to. Lessons learned shared with companies and other government departments. |
| 18/12/2025*# | Routes World Site Inspection - Stakeholder Partner Dinner | $120.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/01/2026# | Queensland Tourism Industry Council invitation to attend a Queensland Reception to be held in Fremantle immediately prior to the Australian Tourism Awards | $50.00 | Natassia Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | This reception is an opportunity to come together and celebrate Queensland’s tourism operators who are representing the State on the national stage, following their success at the 2025 Queensland Tourism Awards. It also provides a relaxed opportunity to connect with industry leaders and acknowledge the strength and diversity of Queensland’s visitor economy. |
| 3/02/2026# | Lunch meeting with the University of Queensland and Professor Sung Yup Lee | $52.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI Employee | Acceptance of hospitality was incidental to participation at the event - participation at the event provided an important networking opportunity to strengthen international partnerships, and to further the work the department does in the research sector. |
| 5/02/2026# | Tourism and Events Queensland Global Briefings Day and Networking event | $73.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 5/02/2026# | Tourism and Events Queensland Global Briefings Day and Networking event | $73.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 5/02/2026# | Tourism and Events Queensland Global Briefings Day and Networking event | $73.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 11/02/2026# | Invitation to attend the Australian Tourism Awards Queensland Reception | $50.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 27/01/2026# | Invitation to the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Stakeholder Engagement Event | $100.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 10/07/2025# | Lunch gifted by the University of Queensland as part of a networking event preceding the Quantum Australia Queensland Node meeting & Quantum Australia CEO's visit on 10 July 2025. | $55.00 | University Queensland (UQ) | Allison Bambrick | Retained by DETSI employee | Restaurant meal provided as part of the networking event for the Executive Management Group for Quantum Australia Queensland Node meeting with the new CEO, Petra Andren. |
| 1/09/2025*# | Cruise Roundtable and Ship Tour 16 September 2025. | $30.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 30/09/2025*# | Invitation to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards reception on 14 November 2025. | $100.00 | Natasha Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
* Gift received in prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
# gift received and reported as it is more than $150 on a cumulative basis.
1 October to 31 December 2025
| Date gift input to Register | Date Given | Description of gift or benefit | Value $ | Name of donor | Name of recipient | Gift Given Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/10/2025 | 1/08/2025* | Donation of one surplus 400L Fire Unit, in an ‘as-is’ condition. | $650.00 | Leonn Mulkearns, Acting Manager - Cape York, DETSI | Tania Major, Errk Oykangand Land Trust | Increased capacity to manage fire in partnership with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services and Partnerships. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Stuart Kerr, Business Strategy Advisor, First Australians Capital | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Bryanna Saylor-Zelayandia, Communication and Marketing Officer, Queensland Indigenous | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Terry Woodcroft, Member, Innovation Advisory Council | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Michelle Hill, ProSeek | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Danielle Shield-Lawrence, Antiquely | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Zoe Atterbury, Bloom Cycle | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Sam Ahmed, Found Loop | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Brett George, Handel Group | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Navid Saidy, Propel Health AI | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Miranda Mears, Rising Sun Critical Technology Services | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Susan Toft, The Laundry Lady | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, a 4 day festival. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Joerg Rockstroh, X42 Monitoring | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Nicole Graham, Kinba Pty Ltd | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Jared Cunningham, Ravinn Pty Ltd | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Leigh-Chantelle Koch, Daily PhD | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Jude Bolger, Nuvho Holdings Pty Ltd | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Timi Alo, Twantees | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Fien Van Den Steen, Carbon Asset Solutions | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Jess Costelloe, Rise Health | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Daniel Busch, G6Solver | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Gok Milmaz, OCTOWASTE | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Aleksandra Jankovic, VivoAI | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Offer of ticket to attend SomethingFest, for four days. | $649.00 | Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation Operations, Innovation | Mikhail Eremeev, QreativeAI | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 14/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 10 October 2025. | $250.00 | Darcy Slattery, General Manager, Tourism | Kay Tommerup, Tommerup's Dairy Farm | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 10 October 2025. | $250.00 | Darcy Slattery, General Manager, Tourism | Jo Sheppard, Queensland Farmers Federation | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 10 October 2025. | $250.00 | Darcy Slattery, General Manager, Tourism | Anthony Ryan, Brisbane Economic Development Agency | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 10 October 2025. | $250.00 | Darcy Slattery, General Manager, Tourism | Craig Davidson, Tourism and Events Queensland | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 10 October 2025. | $250.00 | Darcy Slattery, General Manager, Tourism | Natassia Wheeler, Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Offer of ticket to attend provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
* Gift given in a prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
| Date gift input into register | Date of gift received | Description of gift received | Value | Name of Donor | Name of Recipient | For gifts received was the gift: Retained by employee; or Retained by agency; or Did not accept | Gift Received Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06/2025 | 5/07/2025* | Ticket to attend the Gold Coast Half Marathon on 5 July 2025 at Southport, Gold Coast. | $170.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Ben Klaassen | Retained by DETSI employee | Ben Klaassen's attendance at this event (partake in the DETSI team for the Gold Coast Half Marathon) provides opportunity to network with tourism portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 16/12/2025 | 7/08/2025* | Invitation to attend the 2025 Queensland Annual Christmas Lunch and after party on 12 December 2025. | $525.00 | Property Council of Australia | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/11/2025 | 19/08/2025* | Boardroom Lunch with new Deputy Director-General, Tourism. | $150.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Angele Toomey | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Cassandra Erbs | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Cassandra Gleeson | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Einar Oddsson | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Emily Renshaw | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Emily Wand | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Gabby Mansell | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Geraldine Weld | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to the SomethingFest, for five days. | $599.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Gillian Gardiner | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Grace Martinelli | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Helen Burrell | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Jacqueline Steel | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to the SomethingFest, for five days. | $599.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Jasmine Vreugdenburg | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Jennifer Black | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Kara Wong | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Sandy Mott | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Sean Cranny | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Stephanie Gaffric | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Tina Hill | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 5/11/2025 | 25/08/2025* | Attendance to SomethingFest, for four days. | $509.00 | Bright Humans and Pauline Fetaui | Yik Loong Lee | Retained by DETSI employee | SomethingFest is a festival supporting and connecting those working across digital, innovation and technology. This is particularly relevant to the Queensland innovation ecosystem. Attendance at these key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. This knowledge will be shared internally and externally to benefit the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem. |
| 26/11/2025 | 4/09/2025* | Invitation to the Townsville Enterprise 2025 Tourism Futures Forum. | $305.00 | Townsville Enterprise Limited | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 3/10/2025 | 15/09/2025* | Ticket to attend the Premiers of Queensland's Export Awards dinner. | $250.00 | Minister for Finance Trade, Employment and Training | Gillian Gardiner | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Employee provided insight as a panel judge for the Premiers of Queensland's Export Awards. |
| 9/10/2025 | 15/09/2025* | Ticket to attend the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards dinner in recognition of contributions and as a token of appreciation. | $250.00 | Minister for Finance Trade, Employment and Training | Jacqueline Steel | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Employee provided insight as a panel judge for the Premiers of Queensland's Export Awards. |
| 19/09/2025 | 16/09/2025*# | Invite to dinner for the members of the Strategic Advisory Board for University of Queensland's Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Faculty - the dinner follows the inaugural meeting of the board. | $149.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | University of Queensland is an important stakeholder whose engagement with the department contributes to our investment in university research, capability and infrastructure and helps deliver strategies that drive translation and economic development from Queensland's science capability. As a member of the Board, Dr Jacobs will assist in shaping the full range of the faculty's activities, from external partnerships to research, commercialisation, education and beyond. Participation supports the work the Department does across the research sector, industry and government to grow an innovative and thriving science sector. |
| 3/10/2025 | 23/09/2025* | Ticket to join the University of Queensland table at Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) Queensland State of the State event and lunch. | $243.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Allison Bambrick | Retained by DETSI employee | The 41st Premier of Queensland, the Hon David Crisafulli spoke about the Government priorities for the year ahead, State's economic outlook, the Government's key initiatives and how business can collaborate with the Government to bring these to life. To engage with researchers and stakeholders and build relationships with he broader scientific ecosystem. |
| 7/10/2025 | 30/09/2025* | Invitation to attend the Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony on 14 November 2025. | $299.00 | Natasha Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 30/09/2025* | Invitation to attend with a guest to the Gold Coast 500 suite on 25-26 October 2025. | $4,360.00 | Supercars | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Accepted two tickets however attended alone. |
| 14/11/2025 | 30/09/2025* | Tourism Awards Gala Dinner on 14 November 2025. | $299.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 15/12/2025 | 30/09/2025* | Tourism Awards Gala Dinner on 14 November 2025. | $299.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 3/10/2025 | Invitation to attend with a guest to the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) and national Rugby League Women's (NRLW) Premiership Grand Final on 5 October 2025. | $1,348.00 | National Rugby League (NRL) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 10/11/2025 | 3/10/2025 | Invitation to attend the Annual State of the Sector Forum and Lunch on 26 November 2025. | $291.31 | Queensland Resources Council (QRC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/11/2025 | 9/10/2025 | Destination IQ Forum Queensland’s annual First Nations tourism conference on 12 November 2025. | $249.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 15/12/2025 | 9/10/2025 | Destination IQ Forum Queensland’s annual First Nations tourism conference on 12 November 2025. | $249.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 20/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Presented with a custom Surfboard Trophy as a thank you for attending the 2025 Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Surfing competition on 10 May 2025. | $1,840.00 | Andrew Stark, Chief Executive Officer, World Surf League | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 21/10/2025 | 14/10/2025 | Invitation to attend with a guest to the Australia verses India Men's 4th T20I Cricket Match on 6 November 2025. Accepted two tickets however only used one - valued at $500.00 each. | $1,000.00 | Experience Gold Coast | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/12/2025 | 16/10/2025 | Gatton AgTech Showcase ticket. | $180.00 | Department of Primary Industries | Kimberly Percival | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attending the Gatton AgTech Showcase with the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) directly contributes to advancing government priorities such as enhancing agricultural innovation, driving economic sustainability in regional Queensland, and promoting climate-smart technologies to support long-term resilience in primary industries. Sharing transport with DPI further enhances interdepartmental collaboration on shared objectives, such as improving productivity and adopting environmentally sustainable practices, while demonstrating resource efficiency. Accepting this support allowed the department to maximise participation and deliver practical insights to inform innovation policy and programs. |
| 10/11/2025 | 20/10/2025 | Invitation to attend the speakers dinner after DestinationQ at Ciao Papi on 12 November 2025. | $150.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/12/2025 | 23/10/2025 | The use of meeting room facilities and catering for the 23 October 2025 Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) meeting which is being hosted by Annie Lawrence in Moreton Bay as one of the three Regional meetings required under the IAC terms of Reference. | $2,000.00 | City of Moreton Bay Council | Claudia Mumford | Retained by agency | Acceptance of the gift has allowed for the Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) meeting to be hosted by an IAC member giving greater connection to the council, their individual contributions and connecting them to their specific regions. The gifted facilities and catering has also allowed external stakeholders to be invited by City of Moreton Bay to expand the IAC networking and raise the profile of the IAC within the region |
| 22/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 | Invitation to the Tropical North Queensland Tourism Industry Excellence Awards and Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TRNQ) 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner on the 24 October 2025. | $260.00 | Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TRNQ) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/11/2025 | 27/10/2025 | Destination Intelligence Quotient (IQ) speakers dinner on 12 November 2025. | $150.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 5/11/2025 | 29/10/2025 | Ticket to the Australian Sports Technology Conference 2025. | $825.00 | Sports Tech World Series | Yik Loong Lee | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at this event is in conjunction with representing the Queensland Government and leading a delegation of 6 Queensland businesses that will be exhibiting at the conference. |
| 5/11/2025 | 30/10/2025 | Invitation to City of Moreton Bay Business innovation Gala awards 2025. | $188.00 | City of Moreton Bay Council | Craig Tichon | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance provides an opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening the relationship between the Department and industry and build the innovation network across Council stakeholders and business leaders in South East Queensland |
| 5/12/2025 | 3/11/2025 | Brisbane Airport and Delta Air Lines Thanksgiving Lunch to be held in Brisbane on the 27 November 2025. | $180.00 | Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd and Delta Air Lines | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance as the Chief Aviation Advisor is required for key events that create, expand and maintain relationships with Queensland's aviation industry, giving an opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthen relations between the Department and industry. |
| 5/12/2025 | 3/11/2025 | Brisbane Airport and Delta Air Lines Thanksgiving Lunch to be held in Brisbane on the 27 November 2025. | $180.00 | Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd and Delta Air Lines | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/11/2025 | 6/11/2025 | Ticket to the 2025 Lord Mayor's Business Awards Gala dinner. | $200.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) and Brisbane City Council (BCC) | Allison Bambrick | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending the gala dinner is valuable for Science Division, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation to improve our relationships between government, industry and research partners. The event offers insight into the innovation and commercialisation achievements of local businesses, helping inform better policy and program design. It also enables opportunity to connect with leaders driving growth in priority sectors, celebrate success stories and identify potential collaborations that can advance the state's science and innovation objectives. |
| 23/12/2025 | 8/11/2025 | Free hire of water tanker truck with 15 000L water for refilling fixed wing aircraft for bushfire response of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWSP) managed estate. | $1,000.00 | Matthew Linney, Blackwater Mine, Whitehaven | Grant Ison | Retained by agency | Private property protection through direct attack on bushfire via water bombing with fixed wing aerial assets. The water bombers were being used on and off Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWSP) estate. The water tanker truck was engaged by the Rural Fire Service Divisional Commander without consultation or approval by the Incident Controller. |
| 27/11/2025 | 10/11/2025 | Invitation to attend the 2025 Professional Golf Association of Australia (PGA) Awards Gala Dinner on 25 November 2025. | $325.00 | Professional Golf Association Australia (PGA) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | The event will serve as a catalyst for fostering deeper connections between Queensland and Bundesliga stakeholders, furthering the partnership and exploring new opportunities for mutual benefit. Attendance at the event will enable new connections with sports and major events stakeholders to expand innovation and economic opportunities. |
| 17/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | Attending and participating in panel discussion at Kedron Wavell Services Club - Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) member luncheon for Temporary Emissions Licences (TEL) for the Waste and Recycling Industry. | $200.00 | Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) | Brad Wirth | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance was to speak/present at the Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) luncheon and attendance is to benefit industry relationships. |
| 1/12/2025 | 12/11/2025 | Attend lunch at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) Queensland Environmental Approvals and Nature Impact event on 12 November 2025. | $238.00 | Simon Ling, Queensland Treasury Corp | Kahil Lloyd | Retained by DETSI employee | Networking and stakeholder engagement on environmental policy |
| 8/12/2025 | 19/11/2025 | Invitation to Lady Musgrave Experience 10 Year Celebration. | $200.50 | Lady Musgrave Experience | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 15/12/2025 | 26/11/2025 | Invitation to attend 2025 Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) Annual General Meeting and Christmas lunch on 28 November 2025. | $235.00 | Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) | Kahil Lloyd | Retained by DETSI employee | Acceptance of invitation to Waste Recycling Industry Queensland (WRIQ) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Christmas Lunch will allow to build on key stakeholder engagement and increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 18/12/2025 | 26/11/2025 | Invitation to the Brisbane international ticket on 9 January 2026. | $455.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 15/12/2025 | 26/11/2025 | Invitation to attend 2025 Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) Annual General Meeting and Christmas lunch on 28 November 2025. | $235.00 | Waste, Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) | Claire Andersen | Retained by DETSI employee | Acceptance of invitation to Waste Recycling Industry Queensland (WRIQ) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Christmas Lunch will allow to build on key stakeholder engagement and increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 27/11/2025 | 27/11/2025 | Ticket to attend the 2025 Queensland Sport Awards and Hall of Fame induction dinner on 27 November 2025. | $240.00 | Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games (DSROPG) | Craig Tichon | Retained by DETSI employee | The event allows continued relationship building to embed innovation within the sport sector which is vital to the Queensland economy. |
| 4/11/2025 | 27/11/2025 | Ticket to the Australian Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Championship 2025 at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, Kirkwood Club on 27 November 2025. | $625.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Elise Henry | Retained by DETSI employee | The event will serve as a catalyst for fostering deeper connections between Queensland and Bundesliga stakeholders, furthering the partnership and exploring new opportunities for mutual benefit. Attendance at the event will enable new connections with sports and major events stakeholders to expand innovation and economic opportunities. |
| 18/12/2025 | 27/11/2025 | Invitation including guest to the Little Shop of Horrors ticket. | $189.00 | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 22/12/2025 | 8/12/2025 | Invitation to attend the Magic Millions Raceday Marquee. | $1,100.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Alcohol present at event. |
| 23/12/2025 | 10/12/2025 | Invitation to Routes World Site Inspection Stakeholder Lunch. | $150.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | To support the Team Queensland bid to secure the Routes World Annual Global Aviation Conference (Routes World 2028) Conference in Brisbane. Participation in this event also provides an excellent platform to engage with key industry leaders, media representatives, and community stakeholders, further strengthening relationships and exploring opportunities for collaboration. |
| 23/12/2025 | 15/12/2025# | Invitation to the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Stakeholder Engagement Event. | $100.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee |
Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Invitation. |
| 23/07/2025 | 3/07/2025# | Brisbane Economic Development Agency invites Patricia O'Callaghan to attend Boldly Brisbane 2025 on Thursday 21 August 2025. | $ 125.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve portfolio objectives. |
| 14/11/2025 | 1/10/2025# | Destination IQ Forum - Attendees will hear from key industry and government leaders, contribute to future-focused dialogue, and help shape the vision for Destination 2045 on 13 November 2025. | $99.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 4/12/2025 | 19/09/2025# | Invitation to Champion Member Dinner on 2 December 2025. | $110.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 3/12/2025 | 19/11/2025# | Invitation to Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) Summer Blockbuster: Olafur Eliasson - Presence. | $75.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 16/12/2025 | 7/11/2025# | Tourism and Events Queensland Celebration Lunch with the Board and Executive Team on 16 December 2025. | $110.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 23/12/2025 | 19/12/2025# | Thank you gift box of Snowgoose Cherries. | $129.00 | Brisbane Broncos | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI Employee | Relationship management. Thank you gift regarding support through 2025 in her capacity as Director-General, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI). |
| 17/09/2025 | 12/08/2025# | Tourism Futures Mentoring Program Networking Event. | $30.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 15/12/2025 | 1/10/2025# | Destination IQ Forum - Attendees will hear from key industry and government leaders, contribute to future-focused dialogue, and help shape the vision for Destination 2045 on 13 November 2025. | $99.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Darcy Slattery | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 9/10/2025 | 26/08/2025*# | Media Roundtable on Weather Event Coverage with afternoon tea on 8 October 2025. | $40.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Natalie Patch | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 14/10/2025 | 1/10/2025# | Invitation to attend the DestinationQ Forum on 13 November 2025. | $129.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 10/11/2025 | 23/10/2025# | Invitation to attend reception in honour of the official visit to Queensland by the European Union and Member States Heads of Mission on 10 November 2025. | $104.00 | The Premier of Queensland | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 3/11/2025 | 28/10/2025# | Invitation to attend the stakeholder dinner for the review of the University of Queensland's School of the Environment. | $149.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | University of Queensland (UQ) is an important stakeholder whose engagement with the Department contributes to our investment in the university research, capability and infrastructure and helps deliver strategies that drive translation and economic development from Queensland's science capability. Participation supports the work the Department does across the research sector, industry and government to grow an innovative and thriving science sector. |
| 18/12/2025 | 9/12/2025# | Light refreshments offered at the University of Queensland's Productivity in Practice: Solutions Showcase. | $40.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at University of Queensland's (UQ) Productivity in Practice: Solutions Showcase provided an opportunity to engage directly with UQ's productivity leaders and learn about innovative projects that align with the department's strategic priorities, including advancing technology, fostering innovation, supporting skills development in Queensland. Acceptance of the hospitality offered at the event was incidental to participation and supported the department's efforts to strengthen it's partnership with UQ, a key stakeholder in driving economic development and delivering outcomes from Queensland's science capability. |
* Gift received in a prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
# gift received and reported as it is more than $150 on a cumulative basis.
1 July to 30 September 2025
| Date gift input to Register | Date Given | Description of gift or benefit | Value $ | Name of donor | Name of recipient | Gift Given Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | *4/06/2025 | Attendance at Reds vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Corporate Box Suncorp Stadium - 02 July 2025. | $799.00 | Manny Gill | Richard Barker, Chief Executive Officer, Cairns Airport | The ticken given provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/8/2025 | *4/06/2025 | Attendance at Reds vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Corporate Box Suncorp Stadium - 02 July 2025. | $799.00 | Manny Gill | Amelia Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Airports Limited | The ticken given provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/8/2025 | *4/06/2025 | Attendance at Reds vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Corporate Box Suncorp Stadium - 02 July 2025. | $799.00 | Manny Gill | Adam Row, Chief Commercial Officer, Queensland Airports Limited | The ticken given provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/8/2025 | 18/7/2025 | Ticket for the 2025 Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Match - 19 July 2025. | $2,999.00 | Peter Evans | Tas Webber, Head of Tourism, Tourism Business & Major Events, Brisbane Economic Development Agency | The ticken given provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/8/2025 | 18/7/2025 | Ticket for the 2025 Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Match - 19 July 2025. | $2,999.00 | Peter Evans | Shane O'Reilly, Managing Director, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat | The ticken given provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 5/8/2025 | 18/7/2025 | Ticket for the 2025 Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Match - 19 July 2025. | $2,999.00 | Peter Evans | Stewart Moore, Founder of Earthcheck | The ticken given provides opportunities to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between the department and industry. |
| 26/9/2025 | 21/8/2025 | Ticket to 40 Under 40 Event. | $170.50 | Sarah Smith, Director, Startup, Growth and Investment | Nicola Wightman - Queensland Investment Commission (QIC) | Gift given to Nicola Wightman as a key stakeholder of Innovation Division and judge for 40 Under 40 awards. The 40 Under 40 is a globally recognised program that celebrates the passion, vision and achievements of Queensland’s young entrepreneurs and leaders, who will grow and shape the future of our state. |
* Gift given in prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
| Date gift input into register | Date of gift received | Description of gift received | Value | Name of Donor | Name of Recipient | For gifts received was the gift: Retained by employee; or Retained by agency; or Did not accept | Gift Received Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | 10/04/2025* | Invitation to attend the Centre of Aviation (CAPA) Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific incl Gala Dinner 31 July to 1 August 2025. | $2,084.50 | Centre for Aviation (CAPA) | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | The Aviation Summit offers an opportunity for Australia's international airports, destinations, and other aviation stakeholders to meet with senior airline representatives and network planners, as well as to participate in key networking events. This event is an important opportunity to promote the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund (AAIF) program for new routes to Queensland. |
| 5/8/2025 | 10/04/2025* | Invitation to attend the Centre of Aviation (CAPA) Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific incl Gala Dinner 31 July to 1 August 2025. | $2,084.50 | Centre for Aviation (CAPA) | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | The Aviation Summit offers an opportunity for Australia's international airports, destinations, and other aviation stakeholders to meet with senior airline representatives and network planners, as well as to participate in key networking events. This event is an important opportunity to promote the AAIF program for new routes to Queensland. |
| 25/6/2025 | 16/05/2025* | Brisbane Airport Corporation hosting dinner for Air India representatives | $150.00 | Brisbane Airport Corporation | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | India is identified as a key international target market to grow international aviation capacity into Queensland’s airports and to deliver Queensland’s next tourism strategy Destination 2045. Direct services from India into Queensland are yet to be secured under the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund with Indian carriers currently focussing on Melbourne and Sydney. Establishing and building relationships with key stakeholders and partners is a crucial step towards discussing government led incentives and securing a deal for Queensland. Event cancelled |
| 19/6/2025 | 19/05/2025* | Social Media in Gov conference - Speaker at the event in November 2025 | $2,499.00 | Akolade.Co | Elise Meakin | Retained by DETSI employee | This event brings together over 250 attendees and 30 speakers from across Australia to share insights on digital strategy, content creation, public engagement, and data use in government social media. It’s a valuable opportunity to both contribute and learn from others navigating the same challenges in this space. No longer able to attend. |
| 19/6/2025 | 19/05/2025* | Social Media in Gov conference - Speaker at the event in November 2025 | $2,499.00 | Akolade.Co | Jordan James | Retained by DETSI employee | This event brings together over 250 attendees and 30 speakers from across Australia to share insights on digital strategy, content creation, public engagement, and data use in government social media. It’s a valuable opportunity to both contribute and learn from others navigating the same challenges in this space. No longer able to attend. |
| 30/7/2025 | 19/06/2025* | Amelia Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Airports Limited invitation to attend the Titans v Broncos at CBUS Stadium on Sunday 13 July 2025. | $150.00 | Queensland Airports Limited | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 5/8/2025 | 19/06/2025* | Ticket to attend the Moreton Bay Showcase - Dolphins Vs Cowboys match. | $200.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee |
*Host is Moreton Bay Regional Industry and Tourism, the local Tourism organisation that covers Redcliffe. *Tas Webber is the Head of Tourism at BEDA and continued partnership with BEDA is important for progressing key projects in the region e.g. Brisbane River Activation, Investment in Tourism, Aviation *Invited guests include tourism operators and investors which will be partners in delivery of the actions identified in Destination 45 *Opportunity to strengthen partnerships and engage with industry stakeholders. *Hear industry insights to enrich industry knowledge. |
| 22/7/2025 | 30/06/2025* | Luke Fraser, CEO Artemus Group extends an invitation to attend their table at the Sony Foundation Brissy4Ward luncheon at Howard Smith Wharves on Thursday 7 August 2025. | $600.00 | Artemus Group | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 21/8/2025 | 4/7/2025 | Adham and Queensland Futures Institute event with the Premier of Queensland, the Honourable David Crisafulli as speaker along with April Palmerlee, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. | $165.00 | Griffith University | Lauren Stephenson | Retained by DETSI employee | Griffith University is a key stakeholder and the Vice Chancellor, Prof Carolyn Evans extended this invitation. The benefit is strengthening relations and making valuable connections. |
| 12/8/2025 | 17/7/2025 | Four x 10kg tugs of honey. | $372.00 | Groundsman on Keswick Island | QPWS staff and volunteers on field trip | Retained by DETSI employee | A Queen Bee Breeder uses Keswick as a remote area to breed queen bees. He collects the honey but leaves it with the Keswick Island staff. They DO NOT sell the honey and has no commercial value and accumulates in their shed. There were 6 staff and 1 volunteer on the trip and it is being widely shared amongst family, friends and colleagues. |
| 5/8/2025 | 18/7/2025 | Ticket for the 2025 Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Rugby Match - 19 July 2025. | $2,999.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/9/2025 | 21/7/2025 | Accommodation and meals during attendance at Gondwanan Rainforests of Australia (Queensland section) World Heritage Advisory Committee meeting at Tamborine Mountain Glades, Tamborine Mountain. | $350.00 | World Heritage Unit, Office of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage, Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs, Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Patrick Fahey | Retained by DETSI employee | Facilitated attendance at Gondwanan Rainforests of Australia (Queensland section) World Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting as a (proxy) scientist expert committee member. |
| 15/8/2025 | 24/7/2025 | Registration for the Life of Mine Waste and Tailings Conference. | $2,060.00 | The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy | Ben Byrd | Retained by DETSI employee | DETSI will benefit from developing and maintaining greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges for Post Mining Land Uses and associated policy context. Discussions may help to inform current work projects, for example - new and transitional PRCP applications, and potential future amendments to more novel PMLUs in PRCPs |
| 15/8/2025 | 28/7/2025 | Complimentary registration for Life of Mine/Mine Waste and Tailings The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Conference 2025 and Forum/workshop registration/attendance including lunch and afternoon tea on Thursday 31 July 2025. Only catering ($150) was accepted. | $150.00 | The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy | Allyce Fuller | Retained by DETSI employee | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation will benefit from developing and maintaining greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges for Post Mining Land Uses and associated policy context. Discussions may help to inform current work projects, for example - refining Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Proposals. |
| 15/8/2025 | 28/7/2025 | Complimentary registration for Life of Mine/Mine Waste and Tailings The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Conference 2025 and Forum/workshop registration/attendance including lunch and afternoon tea on Thursday 31 July 2025. Only catering ($150) was accepted. | $150.00 | The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy | Louise Smyth | Retained by DETSI employee | DETSI will benefit from developing and maintaining greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges for Post Mining Land Uses and associated policy context. Discussions may help to inform current work projects, for example - refining Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Proposals. |
| 29/8/2025 | 29/7/2025 | Final Draw for Women's Asian Cup 2026. | $200.00 | Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia Local Organising Committee | Steve Belcher | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 9/9/2025 | 4/8/2025 | Ticket to participate in a Reef Magic pontoon tour with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) representatives and other Reef stakeholders, which included lunch | $349.00 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Kahil Lloyd | Retained by DETSI employee | During the pontoon tour, briefings were provided to the delegates from International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) by Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation representatives and other key Reef stakeholders. |
| 12/9/2025 | 4/8/2025 | Ticket to participate in a Reef Magic pontoon tour with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) representatives and other Reef stakeholders, which included lunch | $349.00 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Julia Playford | Retained by DETSI employee | During the pontoon tour, briefings were provided to the delegates from International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) by Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation representatives and other key Reef stakeholders. |
| 21/8/2025 | 5/8/2025 | International River Foundation Invitation to the IRS 2025 Welcome Reception at QUT Gardens Point on Monday 8 September 2025. Gift includes ticket to attend the event valued at $150.00pp + Everything is Water Book valued at $28.00 + Noosa Chocolates valued at $24.00. | $202.00 | International River Foundation (IRF) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 19/8/2025 | 7/8/2025 | Free Institute of Plumbing Inspectors Conference event ticket and catered lunch. | $250.00 | Free Institute of Plumbing | Hayden Woodall | Retained by DETSI employee | Officer provided a substantial contribution to the conference. A free event ticket and a basic lunch in return seemed reasonable and polite, especially as it also provided a great networking opportunity and I didn’t know of any other food options in the surrounds i.e., chatting to others about what DETSI does, educating others about improving environmental outcomes and regulatory problems. Also eating food together is beneficial in building relationships. And it was the IPIQ’s way of bringing people together and thanking them. This opportunity and mutual benefit would likely not be supported if DETSI had to pay for a ticket |
| 25/8/2025 | 7/8/2025 | Daniel Finch, Chief Executive Officer of The Star Brisbane invitation to attend with a Guest to the Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire 2025 on the Sky Deck at The Star Brisbane on Saturday, 6 September 2025. | $440.00 | The Star Brisbane | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 27/8/2025 | 7/8/2025 | Ticket to the Proaqua Australian Prawn Farmers Association (AFPA) Industry Networking Dinner on 7 August 2025. | $220.00 | Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) | Kahil Lloyd | Retained by DETSI employee | Networking and representing the department with key industry stakeholders. The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (AFPA) is the peak representative for the Australian prawn farming industry, the most valuable sector within Queensland's aquaculture industry and Queensland's fastest-growing primary industry. |
| 15/8/2025 | 15/8/2025 | Complimentary ticket to The Future of Biotech Innovation Round Table Dinner and Workshop. | $150.00 | FKG Group | Elise Henry | Retained by DETSI employee | The event offers attendees networking opportunities bringing together industry leaders, innovators, researchers and stakeholders to explore the vision, potential and real-world impact of a national biotech centre designed to drive research and development, fast- track commercialisation, and support cross-sector innovation. This event provides an opportunity for the division to interact and network with key stakeholders including grant recipients. |
| 4/9/2025 | 19/8/2025 | Tourism and Events Queensland invitation to attend with a Guest Opening Night - Pretty Women the Musical on Thursday 9 October 2025. | $718.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 25/6/2025 | 20/8/2025 | The Australian Institute of Pro Intelligence Officers (AIPIO) Conference Ticket and Accommodation | $2,300.00 | The Australian Institute of Pro Intelligence Officers Inc | Alexandria McNaught | Retained by DETSI employee | Volunteering on the board as events co-ordinator, required to attend conference to assist with the general running, and accommodation and conference ticket are provided as payment |
| 16/9/2025 | 20/8/2025 | Invitation to attend Dinner and Workshop - The Future of Biotech Innovation Roundtable | $150.00 | FKG Group | Elise Henry | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance provides networking opportunity with key industry stakeholders, and briefing update on the Industrial Biotechnology Centre. |
| 26/9/2025 | 21/8/2025 | Ticket to 40 Under 40 Event as Chair of the Panel for 40 Under 40. | $170.50 | Solstice Media - Nicole Dale | Sarah Smith | Retained by DETSI employee | The 40 Under 40 is a globally recognised program that celebrates the passion, vision and achievements of Queensland’s young entrepreneurs and leaders, who will grow and shape the future of our state. |
| 4/9/2025 | 27/8/2025 | Invitation to attend Day 1 of the NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes Day-Night Test - Australia v England on Thursday 4 December 2025. | $250.00 | Cricket Australia | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 26/9/2025 | 28/8/2025 | PropTech Live Lunch. | $175.00 | PropTech - Isaac Coonan | Sarah Smith | Retained by DETSI employee | Proptech LIVE is a proud foundational event of Something Fest and a premium networking event that brings together leaders from across industry, government, and the startup ecosystem to connect, share, and celebrate innovation. |
| 18/9/2025 | 2/9/2025 | Human Insights Conference - Speakers at the event receive complementary day pass. | $965.00 | The Research Society | Fiona Burnett | Retained by DETSI employee | The event is the annual national conference for the market research and insights industry in Australia. The Society hosts the conference. It's a valuable opportunity to contribute and learn from others working in the sector to stay on top of industry trends, challenges and best practice. |
| 9/9/2025 | 5/9/2025 | Attending visits with the Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to the Great Barrier Reef and Catchments. These will include travel to the Green Island National Park by ferry and assuming lunch during this event | $330.00 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water - Commonwealth Government | Mary-Anne Curtis | Retained by DETSI employee | Meetings with Director General of the World Heritage Centre United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) about the management of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and other World Heritage areas in Queensland. |
| 11/9/2025 | 5/9/2025 | Attending visits with the Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to the Great Barrier Reef and Catchments. These will include travel to the Green Island National Park by ferry and assuming lunch during this event | $330.00 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water - Commonwealth Government | Matthew Fullerton | Retained by DETSI employee | Meetings with Director General of the World Heritage Centre United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) about the management of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and other World Heritage areas in Queensland. |
| 17/9/2025 | 5/9/2025 | The Brisbane Broncos invitation to attend with a Guest to the Brisbane Broncos Presentation Ball on Thursday 9 October 2025. | $700.00 | Brisbane Broncos | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 18/9/2025 | 8/9/2025 | Delegate registration for the International River Symposium. | $1,485.00 | AmaWaterways | Mick Smith | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at a 3-day conference to learn about river management and science and connect with national and internation speakers and colleagues. |
| 17/9/2025 | 16/9/2025 | Brisbane Broncos Chairman Karl Morris and the Board of the Directors invitation to attend with a Guest to the NRL & NRLW Preliminary Finals Double Header on Sunday 28 September 2025. | $1,100.00 | Brisbane Broncos | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 9/6/2025 | 26/05/2025*# | Invitation – Dinner following Destination 2045 launch | $100.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Natalie Patch | Retained by DETSI employee | Natalies attendance will benefit in maintaining and strengthening stakeholder relationships between government, Tourism industry and key stakeholders |
| 16/7/2025 | 30/06/2025*# | Natashia Wheeler, CEO Queensland Tourism Industry Council invitation to attend the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) NAIDOC Corporate Breakfast on Wednesday 9 July 2025. | $135.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 5/8/2025 | 3/07/2025# | Launch of State of the City 2025 by Lord Mayor and Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) (Boldly Brisbane 2025). | $125.00 | Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | There is a strong benefit to the broader Queensland community in building relationships with industry stakeholders, particularly as this event will include representation from across the portfolio and a chance to hear their viewpoints firsthand in an environment more conducive to conversations rather than a traditional meeting room. This is an afterhours event which will bear no impact on work requirements. |
| 19/9/2025 | 18/07/2025# | VIP invitation – Regional Destination IQ, Port Douglas | 18 September 2025. | $120.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Natalie Patch | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 29/7/2025 | 21/07/2025# | Natashia Wheeler, CEO Queensland Tourism Industry Council invitation to attend Tourism in the House, a special evening celebrating Queensland’s vibrant tourism industry on Thursday 28 August 2025. | $79.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Gift was accepted as they are an important stakeholder to the department and it is vital we retain a strong relationship to enhance collaboration and help us to achieve Tourism portfolio objectives. |
| 10/9/2025 | 24/07/2025# | Official Invitation - Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) World Tourism Day Lunch | $79.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) | Natalie Patch | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 4/8/2025 | 29/07/2025# | Invitation to Ekka 2025 - President's Reception - Tuesday 12 August, plus guest. Guest offer declined. | $59.00 | Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 8/8/2025 | 29/07/2025# | On behalf of our President, The Honourable David Thomas, and Council of the RNA, offer EKKA 2025 Complimentary VIP Tickets from Saturday 9 August 2025 - Sunday 17 August 2025. Includes entry into the Ekka every day of Show (no registration required). | $145.00 | Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 9/9/2025 | 5/08/2025# | Morning tea during site visit | $33.00 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Kahil Lloyd | Retained by DETSI employee | Morning tea was provided by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority during a site visit to Russell/Mulgrave Rivers |
| 12/9/2025 | 5/08/2025# | Morning tea during site visit. | $33.00 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Julia Playford | Retained by DETSI employee | Morning tea was provided by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority during a site visit to Russell/Mulgrave Rivers |
| 25/8/2025 | 6/08/2025# | The Honourable David Crisafulli MP Premier and Minister for Veterans on behalf of the Government of Queensland to attend the 2025 Multicultural Community Reception on Wednesday 20 August 2025. | $103.61 | The Premier of Queensland | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
* Gift received in prior quarter and recorded in the current quarter.
# gift received and reported as it is more than $150 on a cumulative basis.