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Gifts and Benefits Register

We report quarterly on all gifts and benefits we receive with a value over $100.

Austrade reports on gifts and benefits valued over $A100 (excluding GST) received by employees while carrying out Austrade activities. This is required by the Australian Public Service Commission.

We update the register quarterly by 31 January, 30 April, 31 July, and 31 October.

Latest quarter gifts and benefits

1 January to 31 March 2026

Date ReceivedDate RecordedGiftReceived byPresented byEstimated value in AUD
5-Jan-2618-Feb-26Bottled wineSenior Trade Commissioner, ManilaKidder Williams Limited$456
21-Jan-2622-Jan-26Bottled wineTrade Commissioner, BeijingTreasury Wine Estates$355
26-Jan-269-Feb-26Woollen BlanketsConsuls General, San Francisco, Houston & TorontoWaverley Mills$1,260
27-Jan-2626-Feb-26Jewelmer pearl braceletGM, Office of Tourism and Visitor EconomyPhilippine Department of Tourism$1,100
29-Jan-266-Feb-26Hospitality at AIIA Canberra Manager’s Forum International Women’s Day luncheonChief Operations OfficerConceptSix$203
6-Feb-2611-Feb-26Hospitality at Hilton Hotel ShinjukuTrade Commissioners, TokyoHilton Hotel Shinjuku$308
10-Feb-2610-Feb-26Beef jerkyTrade Commissioner, SeoulPOSCO International$175
21-Feb-2619-Feb-26Hospitality at ACBC and CCCA eventManager, PerthAustralia China Business Council and CCCA Perth$388
23-Feb-2624-Feb-26Beauty products gift packTrade Commissioner, ChengduDYIP$190
24-Feb-2624-Feb-26Karibee Jarrah Pure Honey Christmas Gift SetBusiness Development Manager, ChengduAustralian Natural Biotechnology Pty Ltd (ANB)$199
16-Mar-2617-Mar-26ScarfGMI, Greater ChinaChina Machinery Industry Federation$285

Previous quarters

1 October to 31 December 2025

Date ReceivedDate RecordedGiftReceived byPresented byEstimated value in AUD
19-Aug-2520-Oct-25Participation to attend the Artificial Intelligence Leadership ForumChief Operating OfficerAustralian Information industry Association$221
23-Sep-258-Oct-25Domestic Flight UpgradeDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Policy and ProgramsQantas$850
24-Sep-2528-Oct-25Hospitality at ACCI Gala DinnerDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Trade and InvestmentAustralian Chamber of Commerce and Industry$700
26-Sep-252-Oct-25Invitation to attend Opening Night at OZAsiaAdvisor, Policy and ProgramsHong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Sydney)$150
26-Sep-258-Oct-25Domestic Flight UpgradeDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Policy and ProgramsQantas$850
6-Oct-2520-Oct-25Bottled wineSenior Trade and Investment Commissioner, WashingtonIconiq$127
14-Oct-2528-Oct-25Corporate Hospitality dinner with Australia China Business CouncilDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Trade and InvestmentAustralia China Business Council (ACBC)$486
15-Oct-2523-Oct-25Participation in Diplomatic Business Connections Gala DinnerGlobal Engagement Advisor, Trade and InvestmentRenewables Warehouse$200
15-Oct-2523-Oct-25Complimentary ticket to attend Australia/India T20 matchHead of Economic PolicyCricket Australia$455
20-Oct-2522-Oct-25Corporate Hospitality to attend Watson's Wine Week 2025Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Hong KongWatson's Wine$150
20-Oct-2522-Oct-25Corporate Hospitality to attend Watson's Wine Week 2025Senior Business Development Manager, Trade and InvestmentWatson's Wine$150
25-Oct-2527-Oct-25Complimentary ticket to attend Australia/India Men's One-Day TestGeneral Manager, Office of Tourism and the Visitor EconomyCentre for Australia India Relations (CAIR)$650
29-Oct-2530-Oct-25Complimentary ticket to attend Australia/China Business Council Canberra Networking DayManager, Policy and ProgramsAustralia - China Business Council$994
3-Nov-253-Nov-252x Complimentary tickets to attend Sounds Australia act in TorontoConsul-General and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, TorontoSounds Australia$120
5-Nov-253-Nov-25Attendance to educational event with Universal McCann & AmazonDirector, Strategic Marketing and CommunicationsUniversal McCann$250
14-Nov-2514-Nov-25Ticket to attend Socceroos gameConsul-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner, HoustonFootball Australia$258
19-Nov-2519-Nov-25Attendance Dinner for Australia Philippines Business CouncilHead of Green Economy & AgrifoodAustralia Philippines Business Council$175
9-Dec-2512-Dec-25Korean Red Ginseng Manuka HoneyA/g Head of Asia DeskKOTRA$261
15-Dec-2515-Dec-25Decorative Display PlateDirector, SA Japan and KoreaGreen Gold Energy Japan$450

1 July to 30 September 2025

Date ReceivedDate RecordedGiftReceived byPresented byEstimated value in AUD
14-Jul-2514-Jul-25British and Irish Lions ReceptionSenior Adviser, Policy & ProgramsBritish High Commission Australia - Brisbane $100
18-Jul-2530-Jul-25Hospitality at Australian International School 30th Anniversary BallEducation Manager, Hong KongQantas Airways Limited 

 $370
7-Aug-257-Aug-25Asialink ASEAN LuncheonChief Executive OfficerAsialink $130
21-Aug-2521-Aug-25Hospitality at HKABA Business Awards Gala DinnerAdviser, Policy & ProgramsHong Kong Australia Business Association $230
8-Sep-2515-Sep-25Hospitality at American Australian Association’s 2025 Australian Benefits Dinner Director, TradeNexus APAC $250
25-Sep-2525-Sep-25AI training courseBusiness Development Manager, SeoulKorea AI Association $3,140
25-Sep-2525-Sep-25AI training courseSenior Investment Adviser, SeoulKorea AI Association $3,140
26-Sep-2526-Sep-25Corporate hospitality at 2025 Singapore Grand PrixSenior Investment Adviser, SingaporeSingtel $148
27-Sep-2519-Sep-25Hospitality at Sahyadri FarmsBusiness Development Manager, New DelhiSahyadri Farms $276
27-Sep-2528-Sep-25Corporate hospitality at Eden ParkSTIC & CG AucklandEden Park Trust $220
30-Sep-25OngoingChairmans LoungeCEO, Deputy CEOsQantas Airways Limitedn/a

Qantas Airways extends Chairmans Lounge memberships to the CEO and Deputy CEOs in Austrade, as it does for the Australian Public Service (APS). These memberships have been reported on the gift register in September 2025. They are reported annually only.

1 April to 30 June 2025

Date ReceivedDate RecordedGiftReceived byPresented byEstimated value in AUD
7-Apr-2527-Nov-24Corporate hospitality at Coldplay concert (Apr 8)Senior Trade and Investment CommissionerMTR Corporation Limited$196
3-Apr-252-Apr-25Sake and local delicaciesBusiness Development ManagerKita-sanriku Factory$130
3-Apr-253-Apr-25Corporate hospitality at AmCham’s Big Aussie BBQ Seoul 2025Executive AssistantWoodside $230
7-Apr-253-Apr-25Corporate hospitality at Coldplay concert (Apr 11)Senior Trade and Investment CommissionerFar East Consortium International Limited$410
25-Apr-2513-Apr-25RM Williams Laptop BagPost Manager, Dhaka & ColomboPicard Bangladesh Limited$649
2-May-2522-Apr-25Skincare products General Manager, Northeast AsiaSuntory Group Holdings$231
22-May-2526-Apr-25International flight upgradeChief Executive OfficerQantas$5,000
30-May-2528-May-25Story of Giant Panda books (3)Chief Executive OfficerEmbassy of the People's Republic of China$150
19-Jun-2519-Jun-25Hospitality at AustCham 37th Annual Awards DinnerSenior Investment DirectorMTR Corporation$500
24-Jun-2524-Jun-25Aesop Gift PackBusiness Development ManagerAesop Japan$258

 

More information

Email: corporatesupport@austrade.gov.au.