Gifts And Benefits Spending Policy 937/25/26 – Documents (pdf, 1.57 Mb)

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Defence released its mandatory Gifts and Benefits (Including Hospitality) Spending Policy, effective 3 July 2024, which establishes governance requirements for all Defence officials, ADF members, contractors, and personnel from other entities managing Defence resources. The policy mandates that gift and benefit expenditure must achieve Defence capabilities, represent efficient use of public resources, uphold government reputation, and withstand audit scrutiny. Key prohibitions include: no cash gifts, no gifts to Defence or Commonwealth agency officials, and no personal benefit-seeking. All expenditure requires delegate approval based on threshold levels and must be recorded in the Defence Gifts and Benefits Register within 28 days. The policy applies broadly across the Defence workforce and enforces compliance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and related accountability frameworks.