Gifts, benefits and hospitality

26 November 2024
Two hands with a present
As the festive season approaches, it’s timely to remember the public sector has special rules about gifts, benefits and hospitality.

For these reasons, and to avoid any misunderstandings, we ask that you:  

  • not offer gifts, benefits or hospitality to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staff, other than token hospitality (such as tea or coffee at meetings). This includes things like end of year lunches, drinks and hampers. There are limited exceptions around ceremonial and cultural items.   
  • understand that we may need to ask for an invoice to pay our way at some business-related events and functions.   

If you would like to express appreciation for one of our team members, thanks and kind words are enough.   

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to continuing to work with you in 2025.