Gifts and benefits register 2026–27
1 July to 30 September 2026
| Date gift input to Register | Date given | Description of gift or benefit | Value | Name of donor | Name of recipient | Gift given reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Brendan Kidd, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Nicola Wightman, Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Rowena Ryan, AusIndustry | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Clem Wong, Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Jack Kimmins, Queensland Treasury | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Sarsha Pyzik, Queensland Treasury | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Sarah Lovell, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Silika Boxer, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Karen Wharton, Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Emily Renshaw, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Grace Martinelli, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Helen Burrell, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $ 599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Sean Cranny, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Adam Williams, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
1/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Stephanie Gaffric, Innovation | Ian Gilbert, Department of the Environment, Technology, Science and Innovation (DETSI) | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department's Innovation division receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been provided to external stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Providing access to Something Fest supports stakeholder engagement by enabling key partners to participate in relevant industry events, build connections and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem. It also supports the departments broader role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community and creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and ecosystem development. |
21/09/2026 | 21/09/2026 | Single Axle Trailer | $500.00 | Steve Hoseck, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service | Save The Bilby Fund - Kevin Bradley | The Save The Bilby Fund provides ongoing conservation work with the threatened Bilby at Currawinya National Park. The donation will aid in this work by contributing support to their day to day operations |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2026 | 18/02/2026* | Registration to attend the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific Adelaide | $1,710.00 | CAPA Centre for Aviation | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental recipients are expected to attend 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. |
| 29/07/2026 | 18/02/2026* | Registration to attend the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific Adelaide | $1,710.00 | CAPA Centre for Aviation | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental recipients are expected to attend 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. |
| 17/07/2026 | 8/04/2026* | Invitation to the 2026 Abbey Medieval Festival | $187.50 | Abbey Museum | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/07/2026 | 7/05/2026* | Invitation from The Honourable David Crisafulli Member of Parliament (MP) Premier and Minister for Veterans to attend the 2026 Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Breakfast | $197.67 | The Honourable David Crisafulli, Member of Parliament (MP), Premier and Minister for Veterans | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 21/08/2026 | 15/05/2026* | Invitation to attend '2026 BiiG Conference pre-dinner networking and dinner' | $180.00 | Business Improvement and Innovation in Government (BiiG) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 17/07/2026 | 4/06/2026*# | Invitation to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (Queensland Tourism Industry Council) National Aboriginies and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Corporate Breakfast | $115.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 23/09/2026 | 8/06/2026* | Airfares and airport transfers provided to the Director-General to attend Gallivanter Travel Staff Forum in Townsville | $878.00 | Gallivanter Travel | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 20/07/2026 | 9/06/2026* | Invitation to Festivals of Brisbane lunch | $240.00 | 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. |
| 28/07/2026 | 23/06/2026* | Invitation from Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and National Rugby League (NRL) to attend game 3 of the 2026 Ampol State of Origin Series. | $298.00 | 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. |
| 21/07/2026 | 24/06/2026* | Invitation to attend Containers Exchange (COEX) Change Maker Awards | $250.00 | Containers for Change - COEX | Ash Bacon | Retained by DETSI employee | Acceptance of invitation to the Change Maker Awards will allow to build on key stakeholder engagement and an increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 21/07/2026 | 24/06/2026* | Invitation to attend Containers Exchange (COEX) Change Maker Awards | $250.00 | Containers for Change - COEX | Claire Andersen | Retained by DETSI employee | Acceptance of invitation to the Change Maker Awards will allow to build on key stakeholder engagement and an increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 28/07/2026 | 24/06/2026* | Invitation from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) to attend the Mount Isa Mines Mount Isa Rodeo. | $660.00 | 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. |
| 21/07/2026 | 25/06/2026* | Invitation to attend the Chamber’s State Budget business briefing with the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Energy, the Honourable David Janetzki, Member of Parliament | $215.00 | Business Chamber Queensland (BCQ) | Ash Bacon | Retained by DETSI employee | Acceptance of invitation to the Chamber’s State Budget business briefing with allow to build on our relationship as well as offering an opportunity to hear directly from the Treasurer on the budget and its implications for businesses, investment confidence, and economic growth across the state. |
| 20/08/2026 | 29/06/2026* | Invitation to attend the Fraser Coast industry networking event | $ 20.00 | 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 |
| 28/07/2026 | 30/06/2026* | Invitation from North Queensland Toyota Cowboys to attend Cowboys versus Dolphins rugby league match | $230.00 | North Queensland Toyota Cowboys | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Director-General accepted ticket. Guest ticket also offered - not accepted. |
| 28/07/2026 | 30/06/2026* | Events Management Queensland (EMQ) provision of the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon, corporate hospitality pass | $150.00 | 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. |
| 20/08/2026 | 30/06/2026* | Corporate hospitality provided at the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon | $150.00 | Events Management Queensland (EMQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry |
| 10/09/2026 | 2/07/2026 | Tourism and Events Queensland ticket for Townsville Supercars 500 2026 | $1,147.50 | 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. |
| 11/09/2026 | 2/07/2026 | Attendance at the Australian Tourism Export Council Meeting Place 2026 Event | $1,430.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Rhona Stewart | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance will provide valuable insights into current tourism industry trends and issues, supporting the development of Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future initiatives and ensuring advice to industry is informed by contemporary knowledge and stakeholder perspectives. The event will provide opportunities to strengthen relationships with Queensland tourism operators and industry partners, support emerging industry leaders through the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC’s) Elite Program, and share key learnings with the Tourism Division. |
| 29/07/2026 | 3/07/2026 | Invitation to attend the Pacific Airshow at the Gold Coast | $495.00 | Queensland Airports Limited | Manny Gill | Retained by DETSI employee | As Chief Aviation Advisor, Manny is expected to attend 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. |
| 29/07/2026 | 3/07/2026 | Invitation to attend the Pacific Airshow at the Gold Coast | $495.00 | Queensland Airports Limited | Peter Evans | Retained by DETSI employee | The recipient is expected to attend 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. |
| 29/07/2026 | 3/07/2026 | Invitation to attend the Pacific Airshow at the Gold Coast | $495.00 | Queensland Airports Limited | Chris Heron | Retained by DETSI employee | The recipient is expected to attend 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. |
| 29/07/2026 | 3/07/2026 | Invitation to attend the Pacific Airshow at the Gold Coast | $495.00 | Queensland Airports Limited | Lee McCormick | Retained by DETSI employee | The recipient is expected to attend 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. |
| 21/08/2026 | 3/07/2026 | Invitation to attend the Titans versus Warriors rugby league match | $500.00 | Titans | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 23/09/2026 | 3/07/2026 | Invitation to Director-General to attend the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast | $495.00 | Queensland Airports Limited and Webjet | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/09/2026 | 3/07/2026*# | Ticket to Tourism In the House, Queensland Tourism Industry Council hosted and catered event. | $ 89.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental officers were invited to attend Tourism in the House, a Queensland Tourism Industry Council member event that brings together tourism industry stakeholders, Queensland Tourism Industry Council members and senior government representatives. This event provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships, engage with key sector partners and gain insight into current and emerging tourism industry priorities |
| 3/08/2026 | 6/07/2026 | Tickets gifted to the Deputy Director-General (DDG) Tourism and guest (husband) to attend the Supercars Townsville 500 and the 'Money Can't Buy' car course experience hosted over 2 days | $4,590.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | The 2026 Townsville 500 (Townsville Supercars) event is supported by Tourism and Events Queensland and regulated through Major Events Act 2014 subordinate legislation Major Events (Motor Racing Events) Regulation 2015, which is managed by the Department's Tourism division. Departmental attendance at this event provides an opportunity to see the effects and implications of tourism work first-hand. It also provides an opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders regarding the annual event. |
| 24/07/2026 | 7/07/2026 | Business Chamber Queensland's 2026-27 Queensland Budget Business Briefing lunch | $275.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | Participating at this event provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships between the department, the University of Queensland and other key stakeholders. It also provides the opportunity to hear directly from the Treasurer on the budget and its implications for business, investment confidence, and economic growth across the state. The hospitality offered is incidental to the event and supports the department's strategic priorities in fostering partnerships and championing science and innovation. |
| 6/08/2026 | 7/07/2026 | Attendance at the Business Chamber Queensland's 2026-27 Queensland Budget Business Briefing | $275.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Gillian Gardiner | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at the Queensland Budget Business Briefing will provide direct insights from the Treasurer on the 2026–27 State Budget, including implications for business, investment confidence, and economic growth. The session offers timely strategic context on current cost pressures, workforce challenges, and market conditions, supporting informed decision-making and alignment with government priorities. |
| 20/08/2026 | 7/07/2026 | Launch of the City of Brisbane Legacy Plan event, Cr Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane | $199.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry |
| 17/07/2026 | 26/07/2026 | International Society of Ethnobotany (ISE) Congress, complimentary committee member registration and ticket to the Congress Dinner. | $720.00 | Kaigi Conferencing Events | Gerry Turpin | Retained by DETSI employee | Gerry Turpin is the chair of the Organising Committee for the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) Congress to be held in Cairns, Queensland. Registration and Congress Dinner ticket was provided as a complimentary gift in recognition of the time and contribution in helping to organise the event. The ISE is a global network focused on preserving indigenous knowledge and its connection to biodiversity, while the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) promotes ecological science and supports Indigenous ecologists through various initiatives. This aligns with departments Strategic Plan 2025-29 and will demonstrate the departments commitment to building 'genuine and meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through respect, trust and knowledge sharing'. It also aligns with the work of the Tropical Indigenous Ethnobotany Centre (TIEC) through the Queensland Herbarium and provides an opportunity to enhance awareness of TIEC and the Department, both nationally and internationally. |
| 21/08/2026 | 27/07/2026 | Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup 2026 match ball gift | $199.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by Agency | Strengthened relationships between department and industry. |
| 21/08/2026 | 28/07/2026 | Invitation to the Director-General and guest to attend the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast | $1,390.00 | 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. |
| 21/08/2026 | 28/07/2026 | Tourism and Events Queensland invitation to Director-General to attend 'Pacific Airshow Gold Coast' - 15 August 2026 | $695.00 | 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. |
| 28/07/2026 | 28/07/2026# | Invitation from Luminary Partners to attend 'Lunch - Leadership Outlook with Great Southern Bank and Hentley Farm'. | $100.00 | Luminary Partners | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 28/07/2026 | 28/07/2026# | Invitation from Queensland Tourism Industry Council (Queensland Tourism Industry Council) to attend National Aboriginies and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) corporate breakfast | $115.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry 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. |
| 28/07/2026 | 28/07/2026# | Ticket to Tourism In the House, Queensland Tourism Industry Council hosted and catered event. | $ 89.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental officers were invited to attend Tourism in the House, a Queensland Tourism Industry Council member event that brings together tourism industry stakeholders, Queensland Tourism Industry Council members and senior government representatives. This event provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships, engage with key sector partners and gain insight into current and emerging tourism industry priorities |
| 20/08/2026 | 29/07/2026 | Cloncurry Shire Council and The North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) evening function to be held at the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre | $250.00 | Josh Dyke, Chief Executive Officer, North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) | Ash Bacon | Retained by DETSI employee | Ash was nominated as proxy for the Director-General to attend the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) General Meeting, as a result Ash was invite to attend their evening function. Acceptance of invitation to the evening function will allow to build on key stakeholder engagement and an increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 20/08/2026 | 29/07/2026 | Cloncurry Shire Council and The North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) evening function to be held at the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre | $250.00 | Josh Dyke, Chief Executive Officer, North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) | Claire Andersen | Retained by DETSI employee | Ash was nominated as proxy for the Director-General to attend the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) General Meeting, as a result Ash invited Claire to attend alongside him and they were invited to attend NWQROC evening function. Acceptance of invitation to the evening function will allow to build on key stakeholder engagement and an increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 7/09/2026 | 29/07/2026 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Media Partner Lunch | $200.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance of Mrs Woods at the Media Partner Lunch provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships with Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and key media stakeholders while gaining insights into industry priorities, emerging opportunities and the tourism landscape ahead of the summer and wet season. |
| 8/09/2026 | 5/08/2026 | Ticket to Climate Adaption 2026 Conference | $1,135.00 | Eventful Projects | Skye Coenik | Retained by DETSI employee | Skye has been invited to attend the Climate Adaptation conference and will present on the Queensland Tourism Resilience Platform in partnership with Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations and Management (AECOM), showcasing Queensland's approach to tourism resilience to a national audience. Attendance at the conference will provide opportunities to showcase the Department's work in disaster planning and resilience, strengthen resilience sector knowledge, build professional networks and further develop public speaking capabilities. |
| 21/08/2026 | 6/08/2026 | Pacific Airshow Gold Coast invitation to Director-General to attend '2026 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast - Code Four Chalet'. | $700.00 | Pacific Airshow 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. |
| 8/09/2026 | 7/08/2026 | Tickets to Townsville Enterprise Secure the Future: 2026 Tourism Futures Forum and North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards | $415.00 | Townsville Enterprise Limited | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending the 2026 Secure the Future: Tourism Futures Forum and the 2026 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards in Townsville as opportunities to engage with tourism industry leaders and stakeholders, discuss opportunities and challenges facing the sector, recognise excellence within the industry, and strengthen relationships across the tourism and events sector. Event organisers are also exploring opportunities for Ms Woods to speak at the 2026 Secure the Future: Tourism Futures Forum and to present an award or provide remarks at the 2026 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards. |
| 7/09/2026 | 10/08/2026 | Invitation to attend ‘Twilight with Andrew Powell, Member of Parliament (MP)’ event | $219.00 | Property Council of Australia | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance of Mrs Woods at the Property Council of Australia ‘Twilight with Andrew Powell, Member of Parliament (MP)’ event provides an opportunity for Mrs Woods to support the Minister and engage with senior industry stakeholders, providing visibility of the industry priorities and stakeholder perspectives |
| 10/09/2026 | 10/08/2026 | Invitation to attend 'Twilight with Andrew Powell, Member of Parliament (MP)' | $165.00 | 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. |
| 28/09/2026 | 10/08/2026 | Ticket to attend the Women in Technology (WiT) Awards Gala 2026 | $250.00 | Microsoft | Lisa Knowles | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance will provide an opportunity to strengthen strategic relationships between government, Microsoft and key stakeholders. |
| 13/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | Tickets to Pacific Airshow held on the Gold Coast | $695.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Danielle Krista | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at this event will strengthen relationships with journalists, fostering trust and collaboration to achieve positive media outcomes. I will also enhance professional expertise, create stronger stakeholder relationships, improve media coverage and provide a deeper public appreciation of the economic impact for Queensland's major events. |
| 13/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | Tickets to Pacific Airshow held on the Gold Coast | $695.00 | Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) | Madi Mifsud-Ure | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at this event will strengthen relationships with journalists, fostering trust and collaboration to achieve positive media outcomes. I will also enhance professional expertise, create stronger stakeholder relationships, improve media coverage and provide a deeper public appreciation of the economic impact for Queensland's major events. |
| 10/09/2026 | 18/08/2026 | Invitation to attend day 3 of the BIGSOUND Brisbane music festival | $849.00 | QMusic | Stephanie Gaffric | Retained by DETSI employee | In 2026, the Department supported the Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology (CAST) through its Innovation Events Fund. CAST delivered an innovation showcase as part of BIGSOUND, with elements of the programming event occurring at The Precinct. The Departmental officer with a strong relationship with CAST attended the conference to support stakeholder engagement and strengthen connections between startups, industry partners and the broader events ecosystem. |
| 1/09/2026 | 19/08/2026 | Invitation to attend the Queensland-California Primary Industries Official Welcome and Dinner | $165.00 | Department of Primary Industries | Ash Bacon | Retained by agency | Ash was nominated as proxy for the Director-General to attend the Queensland-California Primary Industries Official Welcome and Dinner - Monday 24 August. Acceptance of invitation to the function will allow to build on stakeholder engagement and an increase to networking opportunity for the Department. |
| 7/09/2026 | 20/08/2026 | Ticket to the Something Digital 2026 two-day event on 25 to 26 August 2026, meal provided. | $150.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Sarah Lovell | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance of Ms Lovell at the Something Digital 2026 event would support engagement with industry leaders and innovators, provide insights into emerging AI trends, and contribute to the Tourism Division's understanding of opportunities and challenges arising from technological innovation. |
| 8/09/2026 | 20/08/2026 | Ticket to the Property Council of Australia’s ‘The Queensland Advantage – Investment Attraction Conference’ | $924.00 | Property Council of Australia | Toni Brownie | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending Property Council of Australia’s The Queensland Advantage – Investment Attraction Conference as an opportunity to support Tourism Division priorities for investment attraction, infrastructure and grants, and to engage with industry stakeholders, strengthen investor networks and gain insights to inform Queensland’s tourism investment pipeline. |
| 8/09/2026 | 20/08/2026 | Ticket to the Property Council of Australia’s ‘The Queensland Advantage – Investment Attraction Conference’ | $924.00 | Property Council of Australia | Rachael Bussain | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending Property Council of Australia’s The Queensland Advantage – Investment Attraction Conference as an opportunity to support Tourism Division priorities for investment attraction, infrastructure and grants, and to engage with industry stakeholders, strengthen investor networks and gain insights to inform Queensland’s tourism investment pipeline. |
| 8/09/2026 | 20/08/2026 | Ticket to the Property Council of Australia’s ‘The Queensland Advantage – Investment Attraction Conference’ | $924.00 | Property Council of Australia | Andrew Minahan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending Property Council of Australia’s The Queensland Advantage – Investment Attraction Conference as an opportunity to support Tourism Division priorities for investment attraction, infrastructure and grants, and to engage with industry stakeholders, strengthen investor networks and gain insights to inform Queensland’s tourism investment pipeline. |
| 24/08/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend Something Digital event | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Silika Boxer | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at this event provides networking and learning opportunity. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Bright Humans Pty Ltd | Jacqueline Steel | Retained by DETSI employee |
The staff member has been provided with a ticket to Something Fest by the event organiser, Bright Humans, in connection with their participation as a speaker at the event. Attendance supports the staff member’s speaker participation and provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. It also enables them to contribute departmental expertise to relevant industry discussions, strengthen relationships with key partners, and gain insights that may inform the Departments' Innovation division with ongoing work and engagement across the ecosystem. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Bright Humans Pty Ltd | Elise Henry | Retained by DETSI employee |
The staff member has been provided with a ticket to Something Fest by the event organiser, Bright Humans, in connection with their participation as a speaker at the event. Attendance supports the staff member’s speaker participation and provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. It also enables them to contribute departmental expertise to relevant industry discussions, strengthen relationships with key partners, and gain insights that may inform the Departments' Innovation division with ongoing work and engagement across the ecosystem. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Bright Humans Pty Ltd | Wietske Smith | Retained by DETSI employee |
The staff member has been provided with a ticket to Something Fest by the event organiser, Bright Humans, in connection with their participation as a speaker at the event. Attendance supports the staff member’s speaker participation and provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. It also enables them to contribute departmental expertise to relevant industry discussions, strengthen relationships with key partners, and gain insights that may inform the Departments' Innovation division with ongoing work and engagement across the ecosystem. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Bright Humans Pty Ltd | Gillian Gardiner | Retained by DETSI employee |
The staff member has been provided with a ticket to Something Fest by the event organiser, Bright Humans, in connection with their participation as a speaker at the event. Attendance supports the staff member’s speaker participation and provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders across Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. It also enables them to contribute departmental expertise to relevant industry discussions, strengthen relationships with key partners, and gain insights that may inform the Departments' Innovation division with ongoing work and engagement across the ecosystem. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Emily Renshaw | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Stephanie Gaffric | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Grace Martinelli | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Helen Burrell | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Sean Cranny | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Adam Williams | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 1/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to attend SomethingFest 2026, meal provided. | $599.00 | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Ian Gilbert | Retained by DETSI employee | As a collaborative partner of Something Fest, the Department receives an allocation of event tickets through our collaborative agreement with the festival. A number of these tickets have been allocated to internal staff whose roles align with Queensland’s science, innovation, digital and technology ecosystem. Staff attendance at Something Fest supports professional knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and connection with industry, government and ecosystem partners. It provides an opportunity for staff to build their understanding of emerging trends, initiatives and challenges across the sector, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities relevant to the Departments' Innovation work. Attendance also supports the Department's role in connecting government, industry and the innovation community, with insights and connections gained through the festival able to inform ongoing engagement, collaboration and ecosystem development activities. |
| 8/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to the Queensland Resilient Australia Awards 2026 Ceremony | $200.00 | Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) | Skye Coenik | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending the Queensland Resilient Australia 2026 Awards Ceremony as the First Nations Disaster Resilience and Crisis Communication project is a nominated finalist. Attendance will provide an opportunity to recognise the successful partnership between the Stakeholder and Regional Engagement team, Our Country Advisory Service and delivery partner Articulous, which engaged more than 300 First Nations tourism operators and delivered resilience and disaster management resources and video case studies. |
| 8/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to the Queensland Resilient Australia Awards 2026 Ceremony | $200.00 | Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) | Rhona Stewart | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending the Queensland Resilient Australia 2026 Awards Ceremony as the First Nations Disaster Resilience and Crisis Communication project is a nominated finalist. Attendance will provide an opportunity to recognise the successful partnership between the Stakeholder and Regional Engagement team, Our Country Advisory Service and delivery partner Articulous, which engaged more than 300 First Nations tourism operators and delivered resilience and disaster management resources and video case studies. |
| 8/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Ticket to the Queensland Resilient Australia Awards 2026 Ceremony | $200.00 | Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) | Renee Gusa | Retained by DETSI employee | Attending the Queensland Resilient Australia 2026 Awards Ceremony as the First Nations Disaster Resilience and Crisis Communication project is a nominated finalist. Attendance will provide an opportunity to recognise the successful partnership between the Stakeholder and Regional Engagement team, Our Country Advisory Service and delivery partner Articulous, which engaged more than 300 First Nations tourism operators and delivered resilience and disaster management resources and video case studies. |
| 30/09/2026 | 24/08/2026 | Invitation for the Director-General and guest (husband) to attend Balancing Heart Vineyard (BHV), Elezo Degustation Dinner, with Minister Andrew Powell | $500.00 | Balancing Heart Vineyard (BHV) | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 11/09/2026 | 3/09/2026 | Invitation to Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon | $178.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Bridget Woods | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental officers will be attending the Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon to gain insights into emerging trends in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, and their application within the tourism industry. Attendance will provide an opportunity to engage with tourism operators and industry stakeholders, strengthen professional networks, and support the continued growth and innovation of Queensland’s tourism industry. |
| 11/09/2026 | 3/09/2026 | Invitation to Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon | $178.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Siobhan Ahern | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental officers will be attending the Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon to gain insights into emerging trends in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, and their application within the tourism industry. Attendance will provide an opportunity to engage with tourism operators and industry stakeholders, strengthen professional networks, and support the continued growth and innovation of Queensland’s tourism industry. |
| 11/09/2026 | 3/09/2026 | Invitation to Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon | $178.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Robbie Meddick | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental officers will be attending the Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon to gain insights into emerging trends in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, and their application within the tourism industry. Attendance will provide an opportunity to engage with tourism operators and industry stakeholders, strengthen professional networks, and support the continued growth and innovation of Queensland’s tourism industry. |
| 11/09/2026 | 3/09/2026 | Invitation to Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon | $178.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry Council | Krystin Egan | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental officers will be attending the Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon to gain insights into emerging trends in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, and their application within the tourism industry. Attendance will provide an opportunity to engage with tourism operators and industry stakeholders, strengthen professional networks, and support the continued growth and innovation of Queensland’s tourism industry. |
| 11/09/2026 | 8/09/2026 | Invitation to Top Tourism Town Awards Cocktail Party | $150.00 | Top Tourism Town Awards | Toni Brownie | Retained by DETSI employee | Ms Brownie is attending Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards in Canberra on behalf of MrsBriget Woods, Deputy Director-General. Ms Brownie has received an invitation to attend the Cocktail Party event on the preceding day. Attendance at the Cocktail Party provides an opportunity to engage with key tourism industry stakeholders, strengthen government-industry relationships and celebrate Queensland's tourism sector ahead of the awards event. |
| 28/09/2026 | 8/09/2026 | Invite to Committee for Brisbane, Where will everyone Stay? | $199.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Candice Keller | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 10/09/2026 | 9/09/2026# | Invitation to attend 'Luminary Leadership Outlook Breakfast' | $ 50.00 | Luminary Partners | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 10/09/2026 | 9/09/2026# | Invitation to attend 'Queensland Tourism Industry Council World Tourism Day Luncheon' | $ 99.00 | Queensland Tourism Industry 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. |
| 21/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | Ticket gifted to attend the Australian Onsite Wastewater (AOWA) Queensland Onsite Wastewater Symposium 2026. Including a day of presentations and information sharing, networking and lunch for attendees. | $300.00 | Australian Onsite Wastewater Alliance | Hayden Woodall | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at this event provided a networking opportunity regarding discussions in relation to improving environmental outcomes and regulatory problems. |
| 30/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | Accommodation at Ballandean provided by Tourism and Events Queensland on 12 September 2026. Accommodation required in order to attend the Balancing Heart Vineyard (BHV), Elezo Degustation Dinner (Gifted from Balancing Heart Vineyard) with Minister Andrew Powell | $188.61 | 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. |
| 30/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | Queensland Football Series, Australia versus Brazil, official matchday function | $800.00 | VenuesLive, in partnership with the Queensland Government and Tourism and Events 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. |
| 10/09/2026 | 28/08/2026# | Event t-shirt and mug which was provided to all panellists. | $ 20.00 | Bright Humans Pty Ltd | Jacqueline Steel | Retained by DETSI employee | Departmental attendance formed a part of the departmental funding agreement to enable event promotion (particularly to regional stakeholders), engagement with attendees and amplification of outcomes, including engagement with other departmental partners and connections. The departmental representative was also a speaker on the main program promoting Queensland Government investment in science and innovation and opportunities across the ecosystem. |
| 22/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | Annual Mine Closure Conference Dinner hosted by Reyerson Networks Australia | $150.00 | Reyerson Networks Australia Pty Ltd | Louisa Nicolson | Retained by DETSI employee | Staff member presented at the Annual Mine Closure Conference where the Office of the Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (OQMRC) hosted a booth the provided an invaluable platform to promote the work being undertaken by the OQMRC. This secondary network event following the conference provided further opportunity to promote the many technical papers that were published and the multiple benefits this provides to the Queensland community. |
| 23/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | Annual Mine Closure Conference Dinner hosted by Reyerson Networks Australia | $150.00 | Reyerson Networks Australia Pty Ltd | James Purtill | Retained by DETSI employee | Staff member presented at the Annual Mine Closure Conference where the Office of the Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner (OQMRC) hosted a booth the provided an invaluable platform to promote the work being undertaken by the OQMRC. This secondary network event following the conference provided further opportunity to promote the many technical papers that were published and the multiple benefits this provides to the Queensland community. |
| 18/09/2026 | 16/09/2026# | Attend the University of Queensland (UQ) Partnership for Impact 2026 Cocktail Reception | $100.00 | The University of Queensland (UQ) | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | The University of Queensland (UQ) 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 |
| 9/09/2026 | 17/09/2026 | Ticket to attend the McCullough Robertson Lawyers annual construction law conference | $895.00 | McCullough Robertson Lawyers | Jordan Smith | Retained by DETSI employee | This is an important training event that will advance the officers skills in construction law. This will ultimately benefit the Department through provision of specialists legal services. |
| 10/10/2026 | 17/09/2026 | Attend the 2026 Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Awards. | $235.00 | Griffith University | Mark Jacobs | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at the event will provide the opportunity to connect with university staff and Alumni and demonstrates the department's commitment to supporting relationship with the university. With the launch of the new Science and Innovation Strategy and with Australia joining HorizonEurope, the event will provide the opportunity to discuss opportunities for collaboration the can benefit both the university, scientific community and the Department. |
| 30/09/2026 | 17/09/2026 | Queensland Football Series Forum - 28 September 2026 | $800.00 | VenuesLive, in partnership with the Queensland Government | Wietske Smith | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. Acting Director-General, Wietske Smith, accepted gift. |
| 23/09/2026 | 23/09/2026# | Gallivanter Travel gift to the Director-General received during the Gallivanter Travel Staff Forum Townsville: Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne | $100.00 | Gallivanter Travel | Patricia O'Callaghan | Retained by DETSI employee | Attendance at key events provides opportunity to network with portfolio stakeholders, strengthening relationships between department and industry. |
| 21/09/2026 | 30/09/2026 | Attending the ReefTO Summit and Gla Dinner and ReefTO Awards | $280.00 | Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owner Taskforce | Sian Breen | Retained by agency | The galla dinner follows a two day Reef Traditional Owner (TO) Summit, where Reef Traditional Owners from across the Great Barrier Reef will formally establish the Reef TO Alliance, the first Reef-wide, Traditional Owner-led body designed to strengthen and unify the collective voice of Reef Traditional Owners while respecting the authorities of individual Nations. |
* 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.