Gifts and benefits register
The following table lists any gift or benefit valued over $100 (ex GST) that an employee of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman has received, dating back to February 2020*.
2024-25 Financial year
Quarter 1 – July to September 2024
Between 1 July 2024 and 30 September 2024, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, accepted gifts or benefits which require reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance detailed below:
| Date received | Date Recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2024 | 14/10/2024 | Qantas | Flight upgrade from Economy to Business class from Melbourne to Canberra when returning from Perth. | Perth travel | $650 |
2023–24 financial year
Quarter 1 – July to September 2023
Between 1 July and 30 September 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance.
An officer at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received a gift or benefit of value greater than $100, which is detailed below:
| Date received | Date Recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/08/2023 and 22/08/2023 | 3/10/2023 | Informa Events | Two-day conference pass received in exchange for speaking at event. | National Disability Summit | $2,084.50 Incl. GST |
Quarter 2 – October to December 2023
Between 1 October 2023 and 31 December 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, accepted gifts or benefits which require reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance detailed below:
| Date received | Date Recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2023 | 09/01/2024 | Victorian Ombudsman | Dinner | APOR Conference 2023 | A$110 |
| 08/11/2023 | 09/01/2024 | Ombudsman Republic of Indonesia | Statue decoration - Punakawan | Southeast Asia Ombudsman Forum in Indonesia | A$400 |
| 08/11/2023 | 09/01/2024 | Ombudsman Republic of Indonesia | Office decoration – Landmark building- Yogyakarta Indonesia | Southeast Asia Ombudsman Forum in Indonesia | A$150 |
| 9/11/2023 | 09/1/2024 | Deputy Law and Institutional Reform Minister | Visit to Malaysia - AGD Parliamentary Exchange Fellowship Activity | Office Plaque | $100 |
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last extended on Oct 2023 | 30/10/2023 | Virgin Australia | Ombudsman’s membership of Virgin Beyond Lounge | Airline services | n/a |
Quarter 3 – January to March 2024
Between 1 January and 30 March 2024 the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, received the benefit below:
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 15/04/2024 | Qantas Airways | Ombudsman’s membership of Qantas Chairman’s Lounge | Airline services | n/a |
Quarter 4 – April to June 2024
Between 1 April and 30 June 2024 the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, received the benefit below:
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/05/2024 | 17/07/2024 | Emirates Airlines | Upgrade from Business Class to First Class from Emirates Airlines | Airline travel to international conference | A$4,000 |
Officers at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman did not receive gifts or benefits of value greater than $100.
2022–23 financial year
Quarter 1 – July to September 2022
Between 1 July and 30 September 2022, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance.
Officers at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman did not receive any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100.
Quarter 2 – October to December 2022
Between 1 October and 31 December 2022, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, accepted a gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance, detailed below:
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11/2022 | 4/04/2023 | Ambassador Amanda Gorely, Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and to the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva | Formal dinner. Iain Anderson | Commonwealth Ombudsman and Australian Human Rights Commissioner’s visit to Geneva | $100 |
Officers at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received gifts or benefits of value greater than $100 detailed below:
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11/2022 | 4/04/2023 | Ambassador Amanda Gorely, Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and to the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva | Formal dinner. APS Official | Commonwealth Ombudsman and Australian Human Rights Commissioner’s visit to Geneva | $100 |
Quarter 3 – January to March 2023
Between 1 January and 31 March 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance
Officers at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received gifts or benefits of value greater than $100 detailed below:
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of Gift item/ benefit/ service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2023 | 22/03/2023 | Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) | Ticket to CPA Australia International Women’s Day Luncheon ACT 2023. Presented to Lisa Collett, Chief Operating Officer. | CPA Australia International Women’s Day Luncheon ACT 2023 | A$135 |
| 29/03/2023 | 04/04/2023 | International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC) Australia | Future Justice & Corrections Summit conference ticket. Presented to an Officer of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman. | Future Justice & Corrections Summit | A$2,999 + GST |
Quarter 4 – April to June 2023
Between 1 April and 30 June 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance.
Officers at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman did not receive any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100.
2021–22 financial year
Quarter 1 – July to September 2021
Between 1 July and 30 September 2021, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe (1 April 2021–31 July 2021) and Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay (1 August 2021–30 September 2021), did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100
Quarter 2 – October to December 2021
Between 1 October and 31 December 2021, Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100
Quarter 3 – January to March 2022
Between January and 31 March 2022, Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance.
Officers at the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received gifts or benefits of value greater than $100 detailed below:
| Date received | Date recorded | Presented by | Received by and description of benefit/service | Occasion | Estimated value (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/2022 | 23/03/2022 | InformaConnect | 4 x conference tickets APS Official | 9th Police Technology Forum | $8,338 |
| 15/03/2022 | 30/03/2022 | International Quality & Productivity Centre | 1 x conference ticket APS Official | Future Justice and Corrections Summit 2022 | $3013.54 |
Quarter 4 – April to June 2022
Between April and 30 June 2022, Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100
2020–21 financial year
Quarter 1 – July to September 2020
Between July and 30 September 2020, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100
Quarter 2 – October to December 2020
Between July and 30 September 2020, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100
Quarter 3 – January to March 2021
Between July and 30 September 2020, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe, did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100
Quarter 4 – April to June 2021
Between 1 April and 30 September 2021 the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe (1 April 2021–31 July 2021) and Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay (1 August 2021–30 September 2021), did not accept any gift or benefit which requires reporting in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s guidance. In addition, no officers in the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman received any gifts or benefits of value greater than $100.
* In line with the APSC Guidance on Gifts and Benefits, from January 2020, APS agencies were required to publish gifts and benefits received on their websites. Benefits recorded in this table were received by employees who were employed by AGD as at January 2020. These employees were beneficiaries of an ongoing benefits which were received prior to the commencement of mandatory public reporting requirements.
Current as at 31 October 2024.