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2026-27

1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
15/09/2026Ticket to Comcare Conference 2026TicketComcareThe ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$1,815.00Accepted

2025-26

1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published

1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
15/10/2025Ticket to the Clean Indoor Air for All conference.BenefitClean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ)The ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$750.00Accepted
21/11/2025Ticket to the Australian Council of Trade Unions' Healthy Work Conference (2025).BenefitAustralian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)The ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$300.00Accepted
15/10/2025Ticket to the Clean Indoor Air for All conference.BenefitClean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ)The ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$750.00Accepted

1 January 2026 to 30 March 2026

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
18/02/2026Ticket to the Women Unlimited Leadership Summit (Feb 2026). BenefitThe HatcheryThe ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$3,300.00Accepted
02/03/2026Ticket to the ASBESTOS March 2026 - 5th Scientific Asbestos ConferenceBenefitAsbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA)The ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$1,540.00Accepted
20/02/2026Traditional Japanese sweets gifted from an international delegation.GiftJapan Association of Safety and Health ConsultantsAccepted - this was provided as a customary gesture during an official visit from an international delegation. This was accepted by the Branch Manager, Communications and Engagement.$30.00Accepted
23/03/2026Ticket to the Minerals Industry Parliamentary dinner 2026HospitalityMinerals Council of AustraliaThe ticket was accepted by the Branch Manager, Best Practice Review on behalf of the agency. The provider is a key stakeholder.$200.00Accepted

 

1 April 2025 to 30 June 2026

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
16/06/2026Ticket to the AIHS National Health and Safety Conference BenefitAustralian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) National Health and Safety The ticket was accepted by the Agency Head as they were speaking at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$1,650.00Accepted
06/03/2026Ticket to the Psychosocial Risk Management conference 28-30 July 2026BenefitMarcus Evans ConferencesThe ticket was accepted by the Branch Manager, Legal & Framework Policy as they were presenting at the event. The ticket was provided as a benefit for their participation.$2,495.00Accepted

 

2024-25

1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
21/08/2024Food and wine hamper won in raffle. National Comcare Conference – 20-21 August 2024Hospitality  IPAR (Occupational Rehabilitation Services)Accepted on behalf of Safe Work Australia$150.00Accepted
10/08/2024Virtual ticket to attend Personal Injury and Disability Management National Conference 2024.BenefitPersonal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF)Accepted on behalf of Safe Work Australia$990.00Accepted

 

1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
05/12/2024Gifted to Safe Work Australia Chair. Canberra Glassworks Signature Leaf Vase.GiftSafe Work AustraliaAccepted by the Agency's Chair as a departing gift from Safe Work Australia$352.00Accepted
06/12/2024delegation visit from China’s Special Equipment Safety Supervision Bureau gifted the Agency 6 silk scarves.GiftSpecial Equipment Inspection and Research Institute, Peoples’ Republic of China.Gift was accepted by Safe Work Australia following a delegation visit from China’s Special Equipment Safety Supervision Bureau.$486.00Accepted
1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published.
1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published.

2023-24

1 July 2023 to 30 September 2023Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published

1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024

Date receivedDescriptionItem type - gift/benefitGiven by (including donor entity name [and country if relevant])Reasons for acceptance (include reasonable context in which the gift was received)Estimated value in AUD (wholesale value in country of origin, or current market value in Australia)How the gift/benefit was handled i.e. retained or disposed etc.
22/05/2024Reimbursement of Safe Work Australia funded travel costsBenefitInternational Labour Organisation (Switzerland)Accepted by Branch Manager, Legal and Framework Policy as they were attending the meeting. This was a meeting of experts to update and adopt the 1998 ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work.$10,263.55Accepted

2022-23

1 July 2022 to 30 September 2022Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 Oct 2022 to 31 December 2022$257 worth of gifts and benefits were received.
1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 April 2023 to 30 June 2023Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published

2021-22

1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 October 2021 to 31 December 2021Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published

2020-21

1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published

2019-20

18 October 2019 to 31 January 2020Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 February 2020 to 31 March 2020Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published
1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020Safe Work Australia does not have any gifts or benefits to be published

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