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Senator James Paterson - 46th Parliament

Senator James Paterson - 46th Parliament

Senator for Victoria

Liberal Party of Australia

Total Interests: 34

Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 31/03/22

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 22/07/19 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as being held on 22/07/19 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.

Unfortunately, due to Senate restrictions the interests of senators' spouses/partners and dependent children are not publicly disclosable.

Open Politics has amended the wording and formatting of some MPs' and Senators' declared interests to improve readability or to correct mistakes. To notify Open Politics of an error or omission, contact us.

1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonName of company
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

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
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

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
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

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
25/06/2020Paterson, JamesSelfMornington Peninsula, VictoriaInvestment property
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfKingston, ACTResidential

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
25/06/2020Paterson, JamesSelfCredit cardCommonwealth Bank
25/06/2020Paterson, JamesSelfMortgage on investment propertyPlan Lend
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMortage on Canberra residence↳ Deleted from register 25/06/20PLAN Lending

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent children
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partner
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfING Direct
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfCommonwealth Bank

9. Other assets

Other assets - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfSuperannuation account, Australian Super

10. Other income

Other income - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
25/06/2020Paterson, JamesSelfRental income, investment property
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfNIL

11. Gifts

Gifts - 3 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
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfContinuing complementary Foxtel subscription, electorate office

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 18 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
31/03/2022Paterson, JamesSelfOne ticket to Post Budget Address by the Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, Parliament House, Canberra, Wednesday 30 March, courtesy of BAE Systems Australia
31/03/2022Paterson, JamesSelfOne ticket to Budget night dinner, Parliament House, Canberra, Tuesday 29 March, courtesy of Telstra
31/03/2022Paterson, JamesSelfOne ticket to Menzies Research Centre breakfast with Minister for Defence, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, National Press Club, Canberra, Tuesday 29 March, courtesy of Raytheon
30/01/2022Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets and hospitality to Boxing Day Test, MCG, 26 December, courtesy Australian British Chamber of Commerce
30/01/2022Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets and hospitality to Boxing Day Test, MCG, 26 December, courtesy Australian British Chamber of Commerce
30/01/2022Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets and hospitality to Oaks Day, Victoria Racing Club, 4 November, courtesy of Sportsbet
24/05/2021Paterson, JamesSelfOne ticket to the Treasurer's Post-Budget Address to the National Press Club, 12 May 2021, courtesy of Westpac
29/01/2020Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets and hospitality, Australian Open Tennis, 23 January 2020, courtesy Carlton and United Breweries
13/11/2019Paterson, JamesSelfFlights, accommodation and hospitality for delegation visit to New Zealand, 25-30 August 2019, courtesy of the Australian Political Exchange Council and the New Zealand Government
12/11/2019Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets to Stakes Day, Flemington, 9 November 2019, courtesy Pernod Ricard
07/11/2019Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets to Derby Day, Flemington, 2 November 2019, courtesy CGU Insurance
07/11/2019Paterson, JamesSelfTwo tickets to Australia v Sri Lanka T20, MCG, 1 November 2019, courtesy Cricket Australia
07/11/2019Paterson, JamesSelfDomestic travel, accommodation and hospitality on study tour of the United States, September October 2019, courtesy US Department of State
23/09/2019Paterson, JamesSelfOne ticket to the Press Gallery Mid-Winter Ball, 18 September 2019, courtesy of Salesforce
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMembership of Virgin's The Club
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMembership of Qantas Chairman's Lounge

13. Office holder or donor

Office holder or donor - 3 records

Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation

DateRepPersonName of organisation
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfLiberal Party of Australia, Victorian Division

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 12 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
24/05/2021Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Royal Overseas League (Victorian Branch)
25/06/2020Paterson, JamesSelfPolicy holder, CommInsure Insurance
25/06/2020Paterson, JamesSelfPolicy holder, HCF Insurance
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesDependent childrenRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSpouse/partnerRestricted information
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Modest Members Society
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Athenaem Club
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Richmond Football Club
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Menzies Research Centre
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Centre for Independent Studies
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfMember, Institute of Public Affairs
22/07/2019Paterson, JamesSelfPolicy holder, NIB Health Insurance↳ Deleted from register 25/06/20

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