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Bill Shorten MP - 46th Parliament

Bill Shorten MP - 46th Parliament

Member for Maribyrnong, Victoria

Australian Labor Party

Total Interests: 51

Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 28/09/21

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/19 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/19 and any alterations since then, including new interests and amendments and deletions to existing interests. The date of an alteration is when it was declared to the register, not when the change occurred.

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1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 3 records

Shareholdings in public and private companies, including any holding or subsidiary companies

DateRepPersonName of company
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerWestpac↳ Deleted from register 30/07/19
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

2. Family and business trusts

Family and business trusts - 3 records

Family and business trusts and nominee companies

i. in which a beneficial interest is held

DateRepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interest
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

2. Family and business trusts

Family and business trusts - 3 records

ii. in which someone is a trustee

DateRepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interest
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 4 records

Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
06/05/2020Shorten, BillSelfTravancore, VICPurchased family home
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfMoonee Ponds, VIC, 3039↳ Deleted from register 6/05/20RESIDENTIAL

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerDIRECTORSHIP- INDUSTRY SUPER FUND SERVICES BOARDSUPERANNUATION SERVICES
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

Partnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 4 records

Liabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerCREDIT CARDSANZ
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfCREDIT CARDSANZ
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfMORTGAGE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTYANZ

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 7 records

Savings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenBENDIGO
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenBENDIGO
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenBENDIGO
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenBENDIGO
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerGOLDMAN-SACHS CASH TRUST
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerBENDIGO
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfANZ

9. Other assets

Other assets - 4 records

The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerSUPERANNUATION (AUSTRALIAN SUPER)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerSUPERANNUATION (MERCER)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfSUPERANNUATION (AUSTRALIAN SUPER)

10. Other income

Other income - 5 records

The nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)

DateRepPersonNature of income
20/07/2020Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerAlfred Health Board (Mrs Shorten)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNIL
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerINCOME AS AUTHOR (MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerDIRECTORS FEES FROM DIRECTORSHIP ON BOARD OF INDUSTRY SUPER FUND SERVICES
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNIL

11. Gifts

Gifts - 13 records

Gifts of more than $750 from official sources (e.g. a foreign or domestic government, or officeholder in a government) or at more than $300 from non-official sources. Gifts from family or friends do not need to be declared unless a member or senator judges that it could create an appearance of a conflict of interest.

DateRepPersonDetails of gifts
06/09/2021Shorten, BillSelfBottle of whiskey from YPO - Oceana Chapter
18/02/2020Shorten, BillSelf2 x VIP ADULT TICKETS- ST JEROME'S LANEWAY FESTIVAL (8 FEBRUARY, 2020)
18/02/2020Shorten, BillSelf4 x ADULT TICKETS- ST JEROME'S LANEWAY FESTIVAL (8 FEBRUARY, 2020)
18/02/2020Shorten, BillSelf2 x YOUTH TICKETS- ST JEROME'S LANEWAY FESTIVAL (8 FEBRUARY, 2020)
30/07/2019Shorten, BillSelfCOMPLIMENTARY FLIGHT UPGRADE FOR CLEMENTINE SHORTEN, ECONOMY TO BUSINESS, VA824 – SYDNEY – MELBOURNE (DEPENDENT CHILD) JUNE 29, 2019
30/07/2019Shorten, BillSelfCOMPLIMENTARY FLIGHT UPGRADE, ECONOMY TO BUSINESS FOE CHLOE SHORTEN, VA824 – SYDNEY – MELBOURNE (SPOUSE) JUNE 29, 2019
30/07/2019Shorten, BillSelfCOMPLIMENTARY FLIGHT UPGRADE, ECONOMY TO BUSINESS, VA824 – SYDNEY – MELBOURNE (SELF) JUNE 29, 2019
30/07/2019Shorten, BillSelfAs Leader of the Opposition I received complimentary hotel room upgrades for various overnight accommodation during the 2019 election campaign (11 April 2019-18 May 2019).
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenFLIGHT UPGRADE FOR CLEMENTINE SHORTEN, ECONOMY TO BUSINESS, QF826 MELBOURNE - CANBERRA
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerNIL
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfACCOMODATION UPGRADE, BRISBANE HILTON (8 & 9 APRIL 2019)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfACCOMODATION UPGRADE, EAST HOTEL, CANBERRA (4 APRIL 2019)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfACCOMODATION UPGRADE, SYDNEY HILTON (25 MARCH 2019)

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 10 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
28/09/2021Shorten, BillSelfTwo year renewal of complimentary membership of Qantas Chairman’s Lounge
19/08/2020Shorten, BillSelfRenewal of Complimentary membership of Qantas Chairman’s Lounge
03/03/2020Shorten, BillSelfACCOMODATION UPGRADE, MACLEAY HOTEL (SYDNEY). 18.02.2020
02/10/2019Shorten, BillSelfSIR STAMFORD AT CIRCULAR QUAY, SEPTEMBER 3 and 4 - ACCOMODATION UPGRADE
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerCOMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP OF VIRGIN 'THE CLUB'
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerCOMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP OF QANTAS CHAIRMANS LOUNGE
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfCOMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP OF MELBOURNE STORM RUGBY LEAGUE
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfCOMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP OF VIRGIN 'THE CLUB'
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfCOMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP OF QANTAS CHAIRMANS LOUNGE

13. Memberships

Memberships - 10 records

Membership of any organisation where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise

DateRepPersonName of organisation
03/03/2020Shorten, BillSelf2020 NUMBER ONE TICKET HOLDER (MALE), MARIBYRNONG PARK FOOTBALL CLUB
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerBURNET INSTITUTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerSOLVE BOARD AT ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerAUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfVICTORIAN RACING CLUB 2018/19 SEASON
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfAUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION (NSW) HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfHONORARY MEMBERSHIP OF THE SHOWMENS GUILD OF AUSTRALIA ON 24 APRIL 2013
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfAUSTRALIAN WORKERS UNION
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfAUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 5 records

Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise

DateRepPersonNature of interests
11/04/2019Shorten, BillDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerAMBASSADOR FOT THE GIDGET FOUNDATION (FOR PERINATAL ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION)
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerAMBASSADOR FOR 'OUR WATCH'
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSpouse/partnerPATRON OF THE Q AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION LTD
11/04/2019Shorten, BillSelfNil

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