The APSC guidance relates to new disclosure obligations applicable to Agency Heads. The ACMA has chosen to extend these disclosure requirements to all employees (including those that support the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner) in line with APSC best practice guidance. ACMA Members have also agreed to disclose such benefits in the register. The e‑Safety Commissioner will disclose in a separate register.
This register lists hospitality, gifts and/or benefits valued over $AUD100 (GST exclusive) relating to the ACMA Chair, Members and all employees from 18 October 2019. The register will be updated on a quarterly basis by 30 April, 31 July, 31 October and 31 January each year.
Gifts and/or benefits accepted by the ACMA Chair, Members and all employees remain the property of the ACMA, unless the accountable officer determines it is appropriate for the recipient to keep the gift or benefit.
From 2024–25 there will also be a register which lists declined hospitality, gifts and/or benefits valued over $AUD100 (GST exclusive) relating to the ACMA Chair, Members and all employees. The register will be updated on a quarterly basis by 30 April, 31 July, 31 October and 31 January each year.
ACMA Receipt of Official Hospitality, Gifts and Benefits Register for Public Disclosure1
Effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 20272
| Date Received | Date Recorded | Itemisation of Hospitality/Gift/Benefit | Received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation/country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $AUD3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2026 | 10/09/2026 | Hospitality | OeSC – Executive Manager | Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIF) | Attended as a speaker at the 18th Biennial AIFs Conference Gala Dinner with complimentary ticket | $200 |
| 7/08/2026 | 9/09/2026 | Hospitality | ACMA – Deputy Chair | Australian Energy Regulator (AER) | Complimentary registration to ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference and dinner | $1,400 |
| Nil declarations to report for period: 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026 | Chair and Head of Agency | |||||
| 13/08/2026 | 14/08/2026 | Hospitality | ACMA – Authority Member | Screen Producers Australia (SPA) | Invited guest – Dinner hosted by SPA CEO, Industrial Director, Commercial Director at a small gathering of SPA members and invited guests | $150 |
ACMA Declined Receipt of Official Hospitality, Gifts and Benefits Register for Public Disclosure1
Effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 20272
| Date Received | Date Recorded | Itemisation of Hospitality/Gift/Benefit | Declined offer received by (agency contact if not received directly by agency head) | Presented by (giver's name, organisation/country) | Occasion | Estimated value in $AUD3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/07/2026 | 15/07/2026 | Hospitality | Chair and Agency Head | Australian Telecommunications Alliance | Telecommunications Industry Excellence Awards | $150 |
| 15/07/2026 | 14/07/2026 | Hospitality | ACMA – General Manager | Australian Telecommunications Alliance | Telecommunications Industry Excellence Awards | $150 |
| 14/07/2026 | 14/07/2026 | Benefit | ACMA – A/g Executive Manager | Lifeline Canberra | 2 complimentary tickets to a 2.5hr online training course delivered by Lifeline on Safe to Speak | $273 |
1 Format is based on the 'Register template' issued by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) (https://www.apsc.gov.au/guidance-agency-heads-gifts-and-benefits).
2 This records all gifts and benefits accepted within 31 days of receipt from publication date as per the guidance provided by the APSC. As a result, this register may not capture all items received during the stated period.
3 This column reflects receipts greater than $100 or more (GST exclusive) and the values are based on wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia.