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Department of Premier and Cabinet

Whole of Government Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality

The Tasmanian community expects high standards of integrity, impartiality, transparency and the responsible use of resources from all State Service Officers.

State Service Officers are expected to be honest and transparent in their dealings, make unbiased decisions and provide unbiased advice, avoid actual and perceived conflicts of interest, and earn and maintain public trust.

To maintain the integrity of the Tasmanian State Service, officers should decline gifts, benefits or hospitality offered to them through their work in most cases.

The following resources provide guidance on how gifts, benefits and hospitality are managed within the Tasmanian State Service.

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Whole-of-Government Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy

The Policy sets out the broad principles to be applied by and to all Tasmanian State Service officers and employees in relation to the offer, acceptance or refusal of a gift, benefit or hospitality.

Whole-of-Government Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Procedures

The associated Procedures provide guidance on how implement the Policy.

Whole-of-Government Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQs document provides a quick reference point for officers to understand their obligations in managing gifts, benefits and hospitality.

Whole-of-Government Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Flowchart

The Flowchart provides a visual guide on how to manage the offer of a gift, benefit or hospitality.

Whole-of-Government Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Acceptance and/or Declaration Form

The Acceptance and/or Declaration Form is to be used by officers when seeking acceptance of certain gifts, benefits or hospitality, or to declare offers made and action taken.