Gifts and Benefits policy, effective from December 2025 (LEX 89311). 1 document released in full. LEX 89311 Sections of the Act : N/A Exemptions : N/A

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Services Australia released its Gifts and Benefits Policy (effective December 2025), a policy guidance document establishing rules for all agency officials, including APS employees, seconded staff, contractors, and consultants. The policy mandates compliance with the APS Code of Conduct and Values, requiring officials to record all accepted gifts within 14 days, never accept money or financial gifts, and avoid seeking gifts during duties. Officials may accept non-monetary gifts only in limited circumstances—primarily where refusal would cause cultural offence or gifts are token items distributed widely at public events—to prevent real or perceived conflicts of interest and maintain impartiality. The policy extends declaration obligations to CEOs' immediate families regarding gifts consequential to official duties and emphasises that gift acceptance must align with Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act obligations and agency Accountable Authority Instructions.