Gifts Register

On 20 October 2019, the new gifts framework contained within the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019, came into operation.

In accordance with sections 5.87A and 5.87B of the Act, council members and CEO's are required to disclose gifts that are received in their capacity as a council membr or CEO and:

  • are valued over $300; or
  • are of a cumulative value that exceeds $300 where the gifts are received from the same donor within a 12 month period.

Contributions to travel costs, whether financially or not, will no longer be treated seperatley.

All gifts must be disclosed within 10 days and the CEO must publish an up-to-date register on the website.

Gift Register
Name of person making disclosure Description of gift Name and address of person who made gift Date gift was received Estimated value of gift at time it was made Nature of relationship between person who made gift and person who received gift For a gift that is a travel contribution - description and date of travel For an excluded gift under s.5.62(1B)(a): the date of the approval refereed to in s.5.62(1B)(a)(ii) and the reasons for the approval
Eric Plet, Director Community Services 1 pint of beer and share of a bowl of chips/chicken strips Mia Mia House in the Desert
32 Kalgan Drive, Newman 		28/01/2022 $10.00 None
Emma Landers, Acting Director Community Services Ticket to Newman Business Awards Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (via the CEO)
1/15 Iron Ore Parade 		12/09/2021 $99.00 No relationship to the role but the organisation receives financial support form the Shire through another Directorate. Attended in capacity as Shire representative
Stephen Leeson, Executive Manager Corporate Services LG Professionals Finance Professionals Conference: Vendor Prize, drawn at random. Engaging with vendors towards potential support and opportunities for the Shire of East Pilbara, conference delegate names are drawn at random. I won 2 prizes, gave one to Mingenew attendee. David Egerton
Asset Val X X X QLD X Australia 		11/03/2021 $150.00 Sought information towards potential service offerings
Christopher Sumners, Ranger 700ml Rosanna Stojic
SAFE NEWMAN 1604 Willis Street Newman WA 6753 Australia 		29/12/2020 $39.00 Taking care of pound rehome animals for longer period of time during Christmas holiday break.
Christopher McNamara, Economic Development Manager Lunch with the Hon Ben Wyatt, Minister for Lands, Treasurer and Aboriginal Affairs in Perth as a guest of Albemarle Lithium. David Parker
Albemarle Lithium Pty Ltd PO Box 7243 Closter Square Perth Perth WA 6000 Australia 		27/11/2020 $100.00 Work Colleague
Stacey Smith, Councillor NCCI Award Ticket. I was asked to attend the local awards dinner. Tania Tucker
NCCI 7/46 Iron Ore Parade Newman WA 6753 Australia 		07/09/2020 $90.00 Business related as I support Local Businesses they sponsor.
Karen Louise Lockyer, Councillor Event Ticket. Attending Local Event. Tania Tucker
Newman Chamber of Commerce Iron ore Parade Newman WA 6753 Australia 		01/09/2020 $100.00 Sponsor Recipient
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