Senator Eric Abetz - 46th Parliament
Former Senator for Tasmania 1994-2022
Liberal Party of Australia
Total Interests: 32
Latest alteration: Memberships - 23/12/21
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 26/07/19 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 2
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 0
Saving or investment accounts - 5
Other assets - 2
Other income - 0
Gifts - 1
Memberships - 18
Other interests - 1
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 recordsFamily and business trusts and nominee companies
i. in which a beneficial interest is held
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL | ||
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 recordsii. in which someone is a trustee
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL | ||
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 4 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Griffith - TAS | Residential |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Blackmans Bay - TAS | Residential |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL | ||
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 3 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 8 recordsSavings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of account | Name of bank/institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Savings Account | BT Panorama Investments |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Account, with a credit card | ANZ |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Savings Account | Bank of Us |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Savings Account | Bank of Us |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Savings Account | Bank of Us |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Savings Account↳ Deleted from register 5/12/19 | Bank of Us |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
9. Other assets
Other assets - 4 recordsThe nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of any other assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Superannuation↳ Transfer of superannuation to BT 5/12/19 |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Life Insurance |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
10. Other income
Other income - 3 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | NIL |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 3 recordsGifts 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.
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Foxtel/Austar connection at Electorate Office |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 5 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/12/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Visit to Israel 7-14 December 2019 hosted by the Australia-Israel Jewish Affairs Council. |
| 06/09/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Visit to Taiwan 25-30 August 2019 hosted by Taipei Economic & Cultural Office. |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | All previously declared |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 20 recordsMembership 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
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/12/2021 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donation to Hobart Champions League |
| 05/02/2021 | Abetz, Eric | Self | St Mary's Cathedral Restoration Appeal |
| 05/02/2021 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Jireh House |
| 07/09/2020 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Vietnam Veterans' Association |
| 07/09/2020 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Menzies Research Centre |
| 07/09/2020 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Member - Cricket Tasmania |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Ultra106Five |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Foundation Membership Kingborough Tigers Football Club |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Pathways Tasmania |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Taroona High School |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Leprosy Mission |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Liberal Party of Australia (Tasmanian Division) |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Bible Society |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Bible League |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Auorora Disability Services / The Tasmanian Association of People with Disabilities and Their Advocates Inc. |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Acholi Resilience |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Donor - Christian Reformed Church of Kingston |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Office Holder - Australian Monarchist League |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 3 recordsAny other interests where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Self | Run "Flavours of Tasmania" Showcase at Parliament House with corporate sponsorship from Woolworths and TG Endeavour |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 26/07/2019 | Abetz, Eric | Dependent children | Restricted information |
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