The Museum’s Acceptance of gifts and benefits policy recommends that, as a general principle, Museum employees should not accept gifts or benefits that might be seen to compromise their integrity.
The policy accepts that minor gift giving and the acceptance of hospitality is normal business practice and that there are circumstances in which refusal can cause offence. Employees are required to declare the receipt of gifts or benefits, with details to be included in the Museum’s gift and benefits register. Donations made to the Museum for its fundraising or collecting activities are not intended to be covered by the policy.
All gifts or benefits accepted that are valued over $100 (excluding GST) will be publicly disclosed on the Museum’s website, in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s Guidance for Agency Heads on Gifts and Benefits. The gifts and benefits register must be published quarterly by and 31 January, 30 April, 31 July and 30 October each year.
Gifts and benefits for period 1 January to 31 March 2025
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 25 | 7 Jan 25 | Gift set of 3 bottles of Departed Spirits alcohol | National Museum of Australia Retail team | ELK Accessories | Supplier – Christmas gift | $100 |
| 11 Feb 25 | 11 Feb 25 | Publication – Te Ata o Tu, The Shadow of Tumatauenga; Children's Book –Ten Nosey Weka; Shell; CD of Moriori chants; deck of Snap playing cards | Director | Te Papa/Moriori Trust | Aotearoa New Zealand Repatriation Ceremony | $130 |
| 11 Feb 25 | 11 Feb 25 | Publication – Te Ata o Tu, The Shadow of Tumatauenga; NZ Pounamu matau pendant | Chair of Council | Te Papa/Moriori Trust and High Commissioner of NZ | Aotearoa New Zealand Repatriation Ceremony | $255 |
| 13 Feb 25 | 13 Feb 25 | 5 x Osulloc tea packs (set of three tea varieties) | Director, Deputy Directors (Growth and Engagement, Collection and Curatorial) Head of Development, Curator (Kate Morschel) | Ambassador of Korea | Official launch at Embassy – Hallyu discussions | $250 |
| 18 Feb 25 | 18 Feb 25 | Floral arrangement in glass vase | Director | National Museum of Australia Council | Director’s one-year anniversary in role | $200 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 October to 31 December 2024
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 24 | 20 Nov 24 | 7 x catalogues from Design Museum, UK | Director | Director, Design Museum, UK | Gift – Director’s visit | $100 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 July to 30 September 2024
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 24 | 15 Aug 24 | First Knowledges Book set | Council Chair | Former NMA employee | Gift | $125 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 April to 30 June 2024
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 24 | 10 May 24 | Coat | Assistant Manager, Friends | Museum Book Club member | Gift of thanks | $100 |
| 20 Jun 24 | 20 Jun 24 | Attendance at security conference in Sydney in October 2024 (conference entry, flights and accommodation) | Agency Security Advisor | MarcusEvans – Public Venue Safety and Security conference | Attendance and presentation at the Public Venue Safety and Security conference | $3,693 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 January to 31 March 2024
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 24 | 8 Mar 24 | Floral arrangement | Director | Charlotte and Keith Kerridge | Congratulations on appointment as Director | $250 |
| 7 Mar 24 | 7 Mar 24 | Framed artwork | Deputy Director | Madam Lê Thị Bích Trân, wife of His Excellency Mr Phạm Minh Chính, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam | International guest – gift exchange | $200 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 October to 31 December 2023
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 23 | 30 Nov 23 | Bark painting | Director Dr Mathew Trinca | Paid for by National Museum of Australia staff | Personal farewell gift | $1,200 |
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13 Jan 22 (Note: Declared as a result of APSC Amendment to Guidance for Agency Heads – Gifts and Benefits Oct 2023) | 1 Dec 23 | Qantas Chairman’s Lounge Membership | Director Dr Mathew Trinca | Colin Thomas, Regional Manager Qantas Airways Limited | Gift of thanks and many years as regular customer | Non-saleable item (invite only) |
| 8 Dec 23 | 8 Dec 23 | Bottle of Henschke 2018 Vintage Hill of Grace | Director Dr Mathew Trinca | The James Fairfax Foundation | Personal farewell gift to mark his years of service | $950 |
| 14 Dec 23 | 14 Dec 23 | Blown glass yidaki | Director Dr Mathew Trinca | Paid for by National Museum of Australia Council members | Personal farewell gift to mark his years of service | $5,000 |
| 21 Dec 23 | 21 Dec 23 | Hamper of fresh cherries and Ferrero chocolates | Retail Manager | Elk Accessories | Christmas gift | $129 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 July to 30 September 2023
There were no gifts received for this period.
Gifts and benefits for period 1 April to 30 June 2023
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 23 | 6 Jul 23 | 9 x Korean skin cosmetic products | Executive | Sejong City Delegation | Presented during visit to Museum | $300 |
| 10 May 23 | 6 Jul 23 | Ceramic tea set and Korean tea leaves | Director | Sejong City Delegation | Presented during visit to Museum | $100 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 January to 31 March 2023
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 23 | 28 Jan 23 | Ticket to Culture Cruise on 28 January 2023 | Head, Visitor Experience | Australian Dance Party | Partnership Gift | $200 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 October to 31 December 2022
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22 | 24 Nov 22 | Bottle of gin | Head of Development | North of Eden Gin | $100 | |
| 18 Nov 22 | 24 Nov 22 | Dress rehearsal for the Australian Ballet – Romeo and Juliet | Head of Development | Australian Ballet Company | Meeting in Sydney | $100 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 July to 30 September 2022
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 22 | 3 Aug 22 | Shoe-shining machine | Venue Manager | Harvey Norman Commercial | Surplus stock – gifted to Museum | $500 |
| 9 Aug 22 | 9 Aug 22 | Basketball signed by NBA players, gift bags, sports T-shirts and socks | Director / Executive Officer | National Basketball Association | Gift of thanks – visit and tour of Museum | $250 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 April to 30 June 2022
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 22 | 29 Apr 22 | Two tickets to Canberra Raiders 40 year Anniversary Gala Event | Facilities and Security staff member | Toyota Material Handling | Thank-you gift from longstanding supplier | $1,000 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 January to 31 March 2022
There were no gifts received for this period.
Gifts and benefits for period 3 September to 31 December 2021
There were no gifts received for this period.
Gifts and benefits for period 16 June to 20 September 2021
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 21 | 2 Jul 21 | Tickets to Bower (Genevieve Lacey) performance ($80 per ticket) | Director | Musica Viva Australia | Promotional Gift | $160 |
Gifts and benefits for period 20 March to 15 June 2021
There were no gifts received for this period.
Gifts and benefits for period 16 December 2020 to 19 March 2021
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 20 | 17 Dec 20 | Jurlique gift pack (shower gel, body lotion and handcream) | Development Team | Museum donor | Christmas/thank you gift | $149 |
Gifts and benefits for period 18 October 2019 to 14 January 2020
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 19 | 1 Nov 19 | 2 nights' accommodation and 1 dinner | Director | Adelaide Club, Adelaide, Australia | Presentation at the Adelaide Club dinner event | $360 |
| 17 Oct 19 | 1 Nov 19 | Flights (business class) Adelaide – Taiwan – Canberra and 2 nights’ accommodation | Director | Cultural Relics and Museology of Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan and National Science and Technology Museum, Taiwan | Keynote speech at international conference on ‘Contemporary challenges for museums’ | $6,150 |
| 23 Oct 19 | 1 Nov 19 | Flights (economy class) Canberra – Adelaide – Canberra and 2 nights’ accommodation | Director | Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide, Australia | Presentation at the Asia-Pacific Creative Cities Conference | $1,000 |
Gifts and benefits for period 15 January to 31 March 2020
| Date received | Date recorded | Gift item / benefit / service | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation, country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $A (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 20 | 20 Feb 20 | Hot air balloon flights for 3 people ($170 per person) | Commercial Manager | Balloons Aloft | Gifts received as part of product development package | $510 |
Gifts and benefits for period 1 April to 15 September 2020
There were no gifts received for this period.
Gifts and benefits for period 16 September to 15 December 2020
There were no gifts received for this period.