Again, many public office holders are calling my office. I don't regulate whether you can or cannot accept a gift. That question can be asked of your next guests over the next hour.
Whether or not that sponsored travel or that gift can be provided from a lobbyist, which is the first step, comes to me. Right now, the only gift that can be provided is a $40 gift of a token of appreciation to say thank you for something you have done and $40 hospitality. I am very strict on that with respect to registered lobbyists.
Whether the other side can accept that $40 gift or that $50 or $60 gift from whomever, registered lobbyist or not, is for the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to decide.