Brendan O'Connor MP
Member for Gorton, Victoria
Minister for Skills and Training
Australian Labor Party
Total Interests: 44
Latest alteration: Real Estate - 20/02/24
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/22 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 4
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 4
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 1
Other income - 0
Gifts - 8
Memberships - 3
Other interests - 0
Shareholdings - 1
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 3
Directorships - 1
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 3
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 2
Other income - 1
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 7
Other interests - 0
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 0
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 0
Saving or investment accounts - 0
Other assets - 0
Other income - 0
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Seven Creeks Equine Veterinary Clinic | Trust in relation to equine veterinary clinic | 25 per cent |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 8 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Niddrie Victoria | Residential |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Creightons Creek | Farm |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Longwood | Farm |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Fitzroy | Investment |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Eurora | Farm/Veterinary Clinic/Residence |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Lorne, Vic | Holiday House (occasional rental) |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Keilor, Vic | Residential |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Seven Creeks Equine Veterinary Clinic | Activities include artificial breeding, embryo transfer and general veterinary work |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 8 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Mortgage on Residence (Niddrie) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on farm (Longwood) | National Australia Bank |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on farm (Creightons Creek) | National Australia Bank |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on residence/business property (Euroa) | National Australia Bank |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Mortgage on investment property (Fitzroy) | Commonwealth Bank |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Mortgage on investment property (Lorne) | Commonwealth Bank |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Mortgage on primary residence (Keilor) | Commonwealth Bank |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Savings | National Australia Bank |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Savings | Commonwealth Bank |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Farm equipment (including Horses, Cattle, Cars) |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Superannuation (Australian Retirement Trust) |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Superannuation - Vision Super |
10. Other income
Other income - 3 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Salary - Seven Creeks Equine Veterinary Clinic |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2023 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | 2 x Ticket to the 2023 AFL Grand Final from Asahi Beverages |
| 29/03/2023 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Scarf (value $100 AUD) from the Mongolian Minister for Education and Science on 6/3/2023 |
| 30/01/2023 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | 2 x tickets to the Australian Open 2023 Men’s Final on Sunday 29th January, with dinner at Society, provided by Diageo Australia. |
| 17/01/2023 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | 2 x Tickets to a performance of Don Giovanni on January 5 2023 from Opera Australia |
| 17/10/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Asahi Beverages Australia, 2 x 2022 AFL Grand Final tickets |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Virgin Lounge membership |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Foxtel Supscription - Electorate Office - from Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Qantas Lounge membership |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 6 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/2024 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | 2 x Tickets to the 2024 Australian Open Men's Final with dinner at Gimlet from Diageo |
| 04/12/2023 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | 2 x Tickets to Penfolds Victoria Derby Day from Tabcorp |
| 09/11/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | 2 x Tickets to the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup from Lion |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | National Cutting Horse Association |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Australian Quarter Horse Association |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Australian Reproductions Veterinarians Group |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | The Australian Sheep, Camelid and Goats and Vet Group |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | The Australian Cattle Veterinarians Group |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Equine Veterinarians Association |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Spouse/partner | Australian Veterinary Association |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Amnesty International |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Celtic Club |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Australian Services Union |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | O'Connor, Brendan | Self | Nil |
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