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DPC gifts, benefits and hospitality register for 2024-25

Details of DPC’s accepted and declined offers of gifts, benefits or hospitality for 2024-25

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2024-25 gifts, benefits and hospitality register - accepted

Date offered Recipients Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Estimated or actual value of gift Name of organisation providing the offer Legitimate Business Reason
Date offered 4/07/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Bendigo TAFE Networking & Celebration Evening - Thursday 22 August 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer Bendigo TAFE Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 1/08/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Doherty Institute 10yr Anniversary event - Tuesday 3 September 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Doherty Institute Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 19/08/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final Commission Lunch - Saturday 28 September 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $500 Name of organisation providing the offer Australian Football League Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 11/09/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Asialink Dinner - Tuesday 8 October 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Asialink Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 10/10/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Melbourne Fashion Week, Volvo Electric Runway - Wednesday 23 October 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer National Gallery of Victoria Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 31/10/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Australian Open Women’s Final - Saturday 25 January 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $500 Name of organisation providing the offer Melbourne & Olympic Parks Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 21/11/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Australian Open, Tuesday 21 January 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $400 Name of organisation providing the offer Tennis Australia Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 23/12/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, Saturday 26 December 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $350 Name of organisation providing the offer Cricket Australia Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 19/12/2024 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid - Saturday 28 December 2024 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Visit Victoria Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 21/01/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Australian Open Sunday 26 January 2025 (Twilight Session) Estimated or actual value of gift $500 Name of organisation providing the offer Tennis Australia Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 23/12/2024 Recipients Deputy Secretary, Justice and Public Administration, Department of Premier and Cabinet Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Dinner at Horsham International Hotel for regional partnership Estimated or actual value of gift $70 Name of organisation providing the offer Regional Development Victoria Legitimate Business Reason The Deputy Secretary, Justice and Public Administration, is the DPC representative on the Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership group. DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 7/03/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Hungry Jack’s NBL Championship Series Game 4 - 19 March 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer National Basketball League Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 28/03/2025 Recipients Senior Adviser, Campaigns and Evaluations, Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Attendance to a training summit on YouTube. No accommodation or airfares offered. Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Omnicon Media Group (OMD) Legitimate Business Reason This offer was made during the course of my official duties as a key liaison between Victoria Government, the MAMS agency and whole of government users of the MAMS State Purchase Contract. The benefit of this offer is to strengthen the capability of Victorian Government on best practice and understanding of the advertising landscape.
Date offered 25/02/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Bendigo Art Gallery - Frida Kahlo exhibition 15 March 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Bendigo Art Gallery Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 2/04/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Virgin Australia Loyalty Program, Beyond Estimated or actual value of gift Unable to assess Name of organisation providing the offer Virgin Australia Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 4/04/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality The Australian Premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical, Saturday 17 May 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $200 Name of organisation providing the offer Warner Brothers Theatre Ventures Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 7/04/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition (preview event) - Wednesday 30 April 2025. Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer Museums Victoria together with the Walt Disney Company and the LEGO Group Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 23/04/2025 Recipients Senior Project and Secretariat Adviser, Victorian Multicultural Commission Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Invitation to Islamic Museum of Australia’s Annual Business Lunch 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $110 Name of organisation providing the offer Islamic Museum of Australia Legitimate Business Reason Attendance at the event maintains the relationship between the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) and the Islamic Museum of Australia, supporting VMC to deliver on its core functions.
Date offered 1/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Dean’s Leaders Forum - Craig Tiley - CEO, Tennis Australia - Tuesday 10 June 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Monash Corporate Education Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 22/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Proteus production - 18 June 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 22/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality National Gallery of Victoria French Impressionism exhibition - 5 June 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer National Gallery of Victoria Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 23/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality RISING 2025 Blue Moon Festival - 7 June 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer RISING Melbourne Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 4/06/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality The United States Independence Day Celebration New Orleans Style - 2 July 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer United States Consul General Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 18/02/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Secretary meeting with the U.S. Consul-General Conrad Tribble - Wednesday 30 April 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer United States Consul General Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 11/04/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Secretary meeting with the Head of Mission Japan, Consul-General Furuya Tokuro, Deputy Consul General Ms Miguchi Natsuko and Joshua Puls, Deputy Secretary, Public Administration - Monday 16 June 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Head of mission of Japan, Consul-General Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 16/06/2025 Recipients Deputy Secretary, Public Administration, Department of Premier and Cabinet Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Invitation to attend the NICA Opening Night of Proteus at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) on 18 June 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Office of the Governor of Victoria Legitimate Business Reason Yes. It was a good opportunity for me to learn more about one of Victoria’s arts agencies.
Date offered 12/06/2025 Recipients Deputy Secretary, Public Administration, Department of Premier and Cabinet Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Accompanying the Secretary DPC as his guest to the United States Independence Day Celebration with US Consul-General Conrad Tribble on 2 July 2025 (6pm - 8.30pm) at the Ritz-Carlton in Melbourne Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer United States Consul-General Legitimate Business Reason Yes, Invitation accepted to accompany the Secretary DPC as his guest to this event with the US Consul General, Conrad Tribble. The acceptance was made as a gesture of goodwill and to continue to foster and strengthen positive diplomatic relations between Victoria and the USA.
Date offered 20/05/2025 Recipients Deputy Secretary, Public Administration, Department of Premier and Cabinet Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Invitation to dinner on 16 June 2025 hosted by the Consul-General of Japan, Mr Tokuro Furuya at his residence. DPC Secretary also accompanied me to this dinner. Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Head of mission of Japan, Consul-General Legitimate Business Reason Introductory dinner accepted with the new Consul-General of Japan as a gesture of goodwill and to continue to foster and strengthen positive diplomatic relations between Victoria and Japan.
Date offered 18/06/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner - Saturday 30 August 2025 Estimated or actual value of gift $175 Name of organisation providing the offer Victorian Multicultural Commission Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.
Date offered 30/06/2025 Recipients Secretary Office of the Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality QANTAS Chairman Lounge 2024-2025 (2nd year of a two-year membership) Estimated or actual value of gift Unable to assess Name of organisation providing the offer QANTAS Group Legitimate Business Reason The Secretary DPC holds a unique role as head of the Victorian public service and attended the event in this official representative capacity and as an opportunity to engage with other leaders of significant organisations for the state.

2024-25 gifts, benefits and hospitality register - declined

All declined gifts, benefits and hospitality offer recipients are de-identified in accordance with the VPSC guidelines.

Date offered Recipients Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Estimated or actual value of gift Name of organisation providing the offer Legitimate Business Reason
Date offered 2/5/2024 but declared 7/7/2024 when 2023-24 Register had closed Recipients Deputy Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Panel discussion Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Advisory and investment firm Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 5/12/2023 but declared on 8/7/2024 Recipients Deputy Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Business lunch Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer Not-for-profit business organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 13/11/2023 but declared on 8/7/2024 Recipients Deputy Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Office opening reception Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Public servant Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 28/6/2024 but declared on 18/7/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art gallery reception Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 17/07/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Summit dinner Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Not-for-profit business organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 25/07/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Theatre performance Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 2/08/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Theatre performance Estimated or actual value of gift $250 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 23/04/2024 Recipients Director Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Government-to-government diplomatic program Estimated or actual value of gift $1,500 Name of organisation providing the offer International government organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 23/04/2024 Recipients Policy Adviser Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Government-to-government diplomatic program Estimated or actual value of gift $1,500 Name of organisation providing the offer International government organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 24/09/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Oration dinner Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Academic organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 20/09/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 30/09/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Technology reception Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Technology organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 9/10/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Diplomacy dinner Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Not for profit diplomatic organisation. Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 15/10/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 28/10/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 30/10/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition dinner Estimated or actual value of gift $300 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 11/11/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition opening Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 11/11/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Advocacy session Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Advocacy group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 21/11/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Cultural reception Estimated or actual value of gift $150 Name of organisation providing the offer Trade organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 2/12/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Christmas dinner and show Estimated or actual value of gift $250 Name of organisation providing the offer Gambling business Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 13/11/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Festival event Estimated or actual value of gift $50 Name of organisation providing the offer Local government Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 20/12/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Sporting event Estimated or actual value of gift $200 Name of organisation providing the offer Tourist organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 10/12/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Sporting event Estimated or actual value of gift $350 Name of organisation providing the offer Academic organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 27/12/2024 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Sporting event Estimated or actual value of gift $200 Name of organisation providing the offer Advisory group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 15/01/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Sporting event Estimated or actual value of gift $200 Name of organisation providing the offer Sporting organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 21/01/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Sporting event Estimated or actual value of gift $150 Name of organisation providing the offer Sporting organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 30/01/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Cultural dinner Estimated or actual value of gift $150 Name of organisation providing the offer Advocacy group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 31/01/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Musical performance Estimated or actual value of gift $150 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 31/01/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Cultural dinner Estimated or actual value of gift $200 Name of organisation providing the offer Diplomatic organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 7/03/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Festival reception Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 20/03/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition Estimated or actual value of gift $80 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 4/04/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Reception Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Advisory group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 4/04/2025 Recipients Deputy Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Reception Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Advisory group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 16/04/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Art exhibition Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 10/05/2025 Recipients Senior Advisor Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Gift voucher Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Government organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 9/04/2025 Recipients Project Officer Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Gift vouchers Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Regional pub Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 2/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Festival Estimated or actual value of gift $120 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 7/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Panel discussion Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Advisory group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 12/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Business event Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Business agency Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 5/06/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Theatre performance Estimated or actual value of gift $150 Name of organisation providing the offer Cultural organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 19/05/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Industry event Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Events group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 14/06/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Farewell celebration event Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Tourist organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 20/05/2025 Recipients Deputy Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Panel discussion Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Advisory group Legitimate Business Reason n/a
Date offered 27/06/2025 Recipients Secretary Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality Musical performance Estimated or actual value of gift $100 Name of organisation providing the offer Diplomatic organisation Legitimate Business Reason n/a

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