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The purchases from Capital Pinball on the dates noted relate to furniture hire for larger scale functions at the British High Commission in Canberra and at Westminster House, the High Commissioner's official Residence in Canberra. These events included: the Queen's Birthday Party reception and UK in Australia's 2021 end of year stakeholder reception, both of which celebrated the UK in Australia to an audience including Ministers, parliamentarians, senior government officials and other key stakeholders; a networking reception for Labor party staffers after the Australian federal election; and a lunch for Chevening scholars.

The exchange of gifts and hospitality has long been an important part of building relations and diplomacy. All expenses undergo rigorous oversight to ensure they are reasonable and adhere to FCDO spending regulations.

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