Gifts and benefits

The CEO, Commissioners and Senior Executive Service officers of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority report all gifts or benefits which are valued at over $100.

Regular public reporting ensures the Agency meets public expectations regarding public service integrity, accountability, independence, transparency, and professionalism.  

2025–26 Financial Year

ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionRetained?Estimated value $AU*
5 to 6 Jan 2026Accommodation at Hilton in Port MoresbyW. NorriesNational Fisheries Authority, PNG GovernmentOpening of the Daru Fisheries Surveillance Centre, PNGYes. Despite already having booked elsewhere, the strong preference of the host was for all guests to stay together. Alternate accommodation was cancelled at no cost. Gift was to AFMA, not personal. $500
1 Oct to Dec 2025There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.
1 Jul to 30 Sep 2025There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia

ReceivedItemReceived byPresented byOccasionRetained?Estimated value $AU*
1 Oct to Dec 2025There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.
1 Jul to 30 Sep 2025There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.
1 Jul 2024 to 30 Jun 2025There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.
2 May 2024PlaqueW. NorrisDirector-General, Fisheries and Maritime Surveillance,
Indonesia
Formal gift to conclude Indonesia–Australia Fisheries
Surveillance Forum.
Yes – reciprocal gift provided$100
13 Mar 2024MealWez Norris, Helen Kroger, Scott Spencer, Sevaly Sen, Brett McCallum
David Smith, Will Zacharin, Anna Willock
Commonwealth Fisheries AssociationWorking dinnerYes$1,200
1 Jul 2023 to 31 Dec 2023There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.
17 May 2023MealW. NorrisSydney Fish Market and Atlantis Consulting GroupWorking lunchYes$100
1 Apr 2020 to 1 Apr 2023There were no "reportable" gifts or benefits received by relevant AFMA staff with a value of over $100 in the period.
6 Mar 2020MealW. NorrisSETFIADinner meetingYes$100
28 Apr 2020MealW. NorrisFCF Fishing CompanyDinnerYes$100

*Wholesale value in country of origin or current market value in Australia

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