Senator Murray Watt - 46th Parliament
Senator for Queensland
Australian Labor Party
Total Interests: 26
Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 21/01/22
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 26/07/19 and alterations since then.
This statement contains interests declared as being held on 26/07/19 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.
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Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 1
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 3 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Ashgrove, Queensland | Residential |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 4 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/09/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Mortgage on residential property | Members Equity |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Mortgage on residential property↳ Deleted from register 23/09/20 | My State |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Life Insurance |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Superannuation |
10. Other income
Other income - 3 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Virgin Club membership |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Qantas Chairman's Lounge membership |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 9 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/01/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | 1 x ticket to the Vodafone Ashes Series at The Gabba Brisbane on 9 December 2021 Sponsored by Cricket Australia Ticket Value - $350 incl GST |
| 06/11/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | 1 x ticket for lunch and attendance at 2020 AFL Grand Final on 24 October 2020 in Brisbane. Sponsored by Anacta Strategies. Ticket value - $2250 incl GST |
| 30/06/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | 2 x tickets to Splendour in the Grass VIP Reception, 20th July, 2019. Tickets sponsored by Secret Sounds. 2 tickets - $299 each = $598 |
| 02/03/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Family tickets to 2019/2020 Woodford Folk Festival for Senator Watt, partner and children. 2 x Adult tickets @ $165 p/p, 2 x Children tickets @ $25 p/p and Carpark Pass - $10.00. Tickets sponsored by Woodfordia - Total = $390.00 |
| 03/02/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | 1 x ticket to the attendance of the 2020 State of Origin in Brisbane on 18 November 2020. Sponsored by Lion. Ticket value - $1480 incl GST |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
| 26/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | 2 x tickets to the 2019 Gold Coast Mayoress Charity Foundation Ball, 11th May, 2019. Tickets sponsored by The Star Gold Coast. 2 tickets - $255 each = $510 |
13. Office holder or donor
Office holder or donor - 13 recordsBeing an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2021 | Watt, Murray | Self | McCormick Workers Fighting Fund donation of $500 |
| 30/06/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch) |
| 24/03/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Logan Needs Moore Campaign, 2020 Local Government Elections |
| 02/03/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | United Workers Union |
| 28/02/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Renee Clark Campaign for 2020 Local Government Elections |
| 21/02/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Red Cross donation of $500.00 |
| 19/12/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Elijah Boul Campaign for 2020 Local Govt Elections |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | BUPA Health Insurance |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Together Union |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | United Voice↳ Deleted from register 2/03/20 |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Labor Party |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2020 | Watt, Murray | Self | Patron of Friends of the ABC Qld |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 30/07/2019 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
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