Gifts and Benefits Register

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 January 2025 - 31 March 2025

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceGift/BenefitPresented by *Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value **
1/02/20256/02/2025Keepsake box and nail care kit in Korean art motifGiftPoongsanGift received while attending the World Money Fair$130.00
11/02/202524/02/20255x hardcover books regarding recipe and designGiftAre MediaPublication gift$198.96

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 October 2024 - 31 December 2024

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceGift/BenefitPresented by *Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value **
26/07/202429/07/2024Moet and Macarons Hamper boxGiftSPORTFIVEGift received as supporting partner of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics$175.95
30/07/20249/08/2024DinnerBenefitPerth MintGift received as part of vendor relationship dinner with staff at the Perth Mint$500.00
28/08/20243/09/2024Paralympics supporters' paraphernalia including scarf, plush toy, sports bag, polo top, umbrella, and drink bottleGiftParalympics AustraliaGift received as supporting partner of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics$230.00
11/09/202416/09/20245x Paralympic ScarvesGiftQantas & Paralympic CommitteeGifts received while attending the official welcome home for the Para Olympians in hangar 96 at Qantas airport$190.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 July 2024 - 30 September 2024

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceGift/BenefitPresented by *Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value **
29/11/202418/12/2024Silver Proof Ibero-American Capital Cities Coin (Casa Da Moeda Portugal)
Pen and Stylus Combo (Casa Da Moeda Portugal)
Chocolates (Royal Blanking) 
Note book - Schuler
GiftCasa Da Moeda Portugal
Royal Blanking  
Schuler
Conference tokens received from the 2024 International Coin Conference$162.00
12/12/202418/12/2024Christmas product sample boxesGiftMegara (Australia) Pty LtdGifts received as part of a Christmas gift$120.00
17/12/202418/12/2024Food HamperGiftSPORTFIVEGift received as supporting partner of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics$300.00
18/12/202423/12/2024Framed photograph and plaque of ParalympiansGiftParalympics AustraliaGift received as supporting partner of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics$100.00
20/12/202423/12/2024Framed Jersey signed by all 2024 Olympic gold medallists GiftQantas & Paralympic CommitteeGift received as supporting partner of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics$1,000.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 April 2024 - 30 June 2024

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by *Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value **
2/02/20242/04/20242024 Calendar Bronze paperweight engraved with CEO nameChief Executive OfficerMonnaie De ParisGifts received while attending the World Money Fair$205.85
2/02/20242/04/2024Set of eight 2024 uncirculated euro coins - GermanyChief Executive OfficerSchulerGifts received while attending the World Money Fair$164.68
13/06/202430/05/2024Ticket to attend the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials in Brisbane, inclusive of Dinner & Drinks.B2B Marketing ManagerSPORTFIVEGifts received as they are a corporate partner to a coin program.$130.00
13/06/202430/05/2024Ticket to attend the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials in Brisbane inclusive of Dinner & Drinks.Executive Manager Sales, Marketing & InnovationSPORTFIVEGifts received as they are a corporate partner to a coin program.$130.00
18/06/202417/07/2024DinnerChief Executive OfficerAustralia PostCEO Australia Post hosted dinner for Canberra region customers and partners$120.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 January 2024 - 31 March 2023 

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value **
16/01/202318/01/2024Signed Australian Olympic 
Committee T-Shirt & thank you
card
Executive General Manager of Sales, Marketing & InnovationSportFiveFarewell - thank you gift$100.00
24/01/202425/01/202410 x 2024 calendar & 10x umbrellaProcurement OfficerBright Print GroupNew Years gifts$110.00
27/02/202427/02/2024Australia China Business Council's 
New Year lunch
Chief Finance OfficerMoulis LegalChinese New Year lunch$150.00
18/12/20234/04/2024Olive oil & balsamic vinegar, Moet
Chandon
Executive Manager OperationsABC RefineryChristmas gifts$150.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 October 2023 - 31 December 2023 

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
4/11/20238/11/2023Transfers to and from Port Moresby airport and two tickets to the Bank of PNG 50th anniversary dinner and celebrationsChief Executive Officer & B2B Manager (Currency) Bank of PNGReceived official invitation in recognition of the importance of the Mint as the supplier of circulating coins to PNG $400.00
7/12/202319/12/2023Hamper with wine & gourmet foodChief Finance OfficerMoulis LawyersChristmas gift $250.00
18/12/20238/01/20245 x 2024 Calendars & chocolate hamperProcurement OfficerMacher (Australia) Pty LtdChristmas gift$220.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 July 2023 - 30 September 2023 

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
2/08/202226/10/2023LunchChief Executive Officer, Executive General Manager of Sales, Marketing & Innovation & Executive Manager Operations ABC RefineryPlant visit $100.00
12/08/202226/10/2023DinnerChief Executive Officer, Executive General Manager, Marketing & InnovationRoyal Canadian MintPlant visit $100.00
18/08/202226/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive Officer, Executive General Manager, Marketing & InnovationAustrian MintNetworking dinner at Chicago World Fair of Money$160.00
19/08/202226/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive Officer, Executive General Manager, Sales, Marketing & Innovation, Sales Manager, Sales Development Manager & International Sales Manager MDMNetworking dinner at Chicago World Fair of Money$750.00
5/09/202226/10/2023LunchChief Executive Officer, Executive General Manager Operations PoongsanNetworking Lunch   $300.00
2/11/202226/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive Officer, Executive  Manager Operations & circulating Coin Operation Manager Bruce McArthur, Austral Wright Working Dinner $300.00
3/11/202226/10/2023Lunch Chief Executive Officer, Executive  Manager Operations & circulating Coin Operation Manager Poongsan Plant visit $100.00
3/11/202226/10/2023Set of two bronze shot glasses for CEO, Colin Dedourek and Will Moore Chief Executive OfficerPoongsan Gift as part of plant visit $240.00
3/11/202226/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive Officer, Executive  Manager Operations & circulating Coin Operation Manager Poongsan Working dinner $500.00
4/11/202226/10/2023Lunch Chief Executive Officer, Executive  Manager Operations & circulating Coin Operation Manager Poongsan Corporate Head Quaters visit $100.00
4/11/202226/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive Officer, Executive  Manager Operations & circulating Coin Operation Manager Poongsan Official dinner $300.00
2/02/202326/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive OfficerAustrian Mint Mint Masters Dinner at the World Money Fare $150.00
14/04/2023 26/10/2023Lunch Chief Executive Officer, Executive  Manager Operations & circulating Coin Operation Manager Bruce McArthur, Austral Wright Working Lunch $360.00
18/05/202326/10/2023Cocktail reception General Manager Sales, Marketing & InnovationABC RefineryCocktail party for an opening of ABC commercial outlet Martin Place $200.00
29/06/202326/10/20231x ABC Bullion 10oz Cast Bar Excutive Manager - NBL Operations ABC Bullion Sam Murthi retirement congratulations gift $400.00
30/08/202326/10/2023Battlefield Blue crafted lead poppy and badges by Ron Davis Chief Executive OfficerRon Davis Networking gift $100.00
30/08/202326/10/2023Royal Australian Mint Land Sea Air 2018 $5 Coloured Fine Silver Proof Triangular Coin Chief Executive OfficerRichard Rolfe Gift to guests for a birthday celebrations$115.00
30/08/202326/10/2023Royal Australian Mint Australian Bravery 2015 $5 Gold-Plated  Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin Chief Executive OfficerRichard Rolfe Gift to guests for a birthday celebrations$130.00
30/08/202326/10/2023Dinner Chief Executive Officer & Partner Richard Rolfe Representing Mint at 90th birthday celebrations for Keith Payne VC$300.00
15/10/202326/10/2023Salvador Dali 10 Euro 2021 Plata Proof Coin Chief Executive OfficerRoyal Spanish Mint Gift $120.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 April – 30 June 2023

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
18/05/202320/06/20231 oz Silver Bullion (coin/medal)Excutive General Manager, Marketing & InnovationABC BullionABC Bullion global flagship official opening$130.00
18/05/202323/05/20231 oz Silver Bullion (coin/medal)Chief Executive OfficerABC BullionABC Bullion global flagship official opening$130.00
7/06/202320/06/20231 Logitech wireless headsetBusiness Support Officer of Information & SecurityLogitechLogitech & Microsoft roundtable lunch $169.00
29/06/20233/07/20231 x ABC Refinery specialty gift - gin Executive Manager of NBL OperationsABC RefineryRetirement congratulatory gift$100.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 January to 31 March 2023

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) did not receive gifts or benefits that meet the reporting requirements for this period.

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 October to 31 December 2022

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
9/11/202223/11/20221 x 2018 Blessing 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin (struck by the Perth Mint)Sales ManagerCoins Australia Pty LtdCoins Australia (a wholesale distributor) traditionally provide a gift to the Mint when meeting.$143.64
3/11/202221/12/2022Book "Out of Many, One"Executive Manager - Engineering, Operations and LogisticsPoongsan CorporationSite visit to Poongsan Corporation to maintain long term relationship$100.00
13/12/202221/12/2022Gift Hamper - Beer, Wine, NibblesExecutive General Manager & Sales, Marketing & InnovationMoulis Legal Christmas Gift$150.00
15/12/202221/12/2022Olive Oil and Champagne Gift BoxExecutive Manager - Engineering, Operations and LogisticsPallion - ABC RefineryEnd of year gift, recognising of relationship$150.00
15/12/202221/12/2022

1 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon

1 x Gift box of specialty olive oil

Executive Officer to the CEOPhillip Cochineas - ABC RefineryChristmas Gift$150.00
15/12/202221/12/2022

1 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon

1 x Gift box of specialty olive oil

Chief Executive OfficerPhillip Cochineas - ABC RefineryChristmas Gift$150.00
15/12/202221/12/2022

1 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon

1 x Gift box of specialty olive oil

Executive General Manager & Sales, Marketing & InnovationPallion Pty LtdChristmas Gift$200.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 July to 30 September 2022

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
20/07/202231/08/2022Bangko Sentral NG Pilipinas Coint Set 'The New Generation Currency Coin Series'Chief Executive OfficerBangko Sentral NG PilipinasSite Visit, Facility Tour and Stakeholder Management Meeting$100.00
22/07/202212/10/2022

2 x 2013 Philippines Uncirculated Coin Collection

4 x 2000 PISO Centennial Commemorative Banknotes

B2B Marketing ManagerBangko Sentral NG PilipinasSite Visit$550.00
12/08/202211/10/20221 x 2022 $20 Fine Silver Coin celebrating Oscar Peterson
1 x 2022 7 coin keepsake card Celebrating Oscar Peterson - 5c, 10c, 25c, $1 x 3 & $2
Chief Executive OfficerRoyal Canadian Mint, OttawaGifted during introductory visit to the Royal Canadian Mint$145.00
2/09/20225/09/2022Pair of RM Williams bootsExecutive General ManagerAustralian Commonwealth Games AssociationSurplus stock at the end of Commonwealth Games and a thank you from ACGA for supporting the program$100.00
5/09/202211/10/2022

Year of the Tiger 2022, 1oz Silver Coin,

10 x magnifier Jewellers Loupe

Milk chocolate bar in gold bar shape

Chief Executive OfficerABC Bullion, A Pallion CompanyGifted during a dinner and presentation by the World Gold Council at ABC Refinery, Sydney$155.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1April to 30 June 2022

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits whose value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST).

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
5/04/202228/04/20226 x tickets to Matildas versus New Zealand at GIO Stadium (12 April 2022)B2B Marketing Manager Football Australia Limited Coin Program $678.00
2/05/20225/05/20225 x ACT Coin Club 2022 Stampshow Product (2022 Frontline Workers $2 Coin)
1 x 2019 Firefighter $2 Coin
1 x 2019 2020 Police $2 Coin
Executive General Manager & Sales, Marketing & InnovationACT & District Coin Club Attendance to the ACT & District Coin Club 2022 Stampshow $174.65

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 January to 31 March 2022

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/ or benefits

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
10/01/202214/01/20222 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon 'Moet' and Lomondo Olive Oil SetCEO
Executive Officer
PallionEnd of Year gift$240.00
25/02/202225/02/2022Framed Tokyo 2020 Olympic ShirtCEOAustralian Olympic CommitteeCoin Program$1,000
19/03/202222/03/2022Commonwealth Games Committee Gift BagCEOCommonwealth Games CommitteeBirmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay Commonwealth Games at the Longines Golden Slipper$120.00
19/03.202222/03/2022Commonwealth Games Committee Invitation to Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay Commonwealth Games at the Longines Golden SlipperCEO & SpouseCommonwealth Games Committee Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay Commonwealth Games at the Longines Golden Slipper$200.00

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 October to 31 December 2021

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and / or benefits whos value exceeds the stipulated threshold of $AUD100.00 (excluding GST). 

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
14/12/202114/01/20222 x Bottle MUMM Cordon Rouge wine 

CEO

CFO

Westpac Banking CorporationReceived on behalf of the Mint for the work and involvement arounf the Coin Consultative Committee $120.00
15/12/202114/01/20221 x Moet and Chandon Champagne HamperGeneral Sales Manager - Sales, Marketing and InnovationMoulis LegalChristmas Gift$130.00
21/12/202114/01/20224 x Bottle of Veuve Champagne CEO, Communications Officer, B2B Marketing ManagerTokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Thank you gift for work done to promote the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Program$279.80

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 July to 30 September 2021 

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and / or benefits

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by *Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
26/05/202105/07/20212 tickets x Post budget lunch presentation by Westpac Chief EconomistCFOWestpac Banking CorporationSupplier extending invitation$140

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the period 1 April to 30 June 2021

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/ or benefits

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by *Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
04/03/202113/04/2021Book - Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force 
Air Force Centenary Challenge Coin
Air Force Centenary Pen 
CEOStephen Meredith, Air Vice Marshall, Deputy Chief of Air ForceGift as response of the Royal Australian Air Force Coin launch$105

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)

Gifts and Benefits Register for the 1 January to 31 March 2021

In the course of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) did not receive gifts or benefits that meet the reporting requirements for this period.

 

Gifts and Benefits Register for the 1 September to 31 December 2020

In the course of my duties as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Royal Australian Mint, I (or other departmental official) received the following gifts and/or benefits where the value exceeds $A100 (excluding GST). 

Date receivedDate RecordedGift item/benefit / serviceReceived byPresented by*Occasion/ CircumstanceEstimated value**
15/09/20207/10/20204 x Movie Premium VoucherRehabilitation & Wellness OfficerDendy Cinemas CanberraSteptember Prizes for staff$128
15/09/20207/10/20204 x massage voucherRehabilitation & Wellness OfficerReborn Thai MassageSteptember Prizes for staff$196
15/09/20207/10/202012 x $10 voucherRehabilitation & Wellness OfficerStreat ToastSteptember Prizes for staff$120

 

 

* (giver's name, organisation country)

** in $AUD (wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia)