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Chris Bowen MP

Chris Bowen MP

Member for McMahon, NSW

Minister for Climate Change and Energy

Australian Labor Party

Total Interests: 61

Latest alteration: Gifts - 19/02/24

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/22 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/22 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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Disclosures in 46th Parliament
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1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonName of company
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerBawley Point NSW - half share with spouseHoliday and investment
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerSmithfield NSW - half share with spouseResidential
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfBawley Point NSW - half share with spouseHoliday and investment
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfSmithfield NSW - half share with spouseResidential

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 11 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerJoint Car Loan with SpouseMacquarie Bank Finance
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfJoint Car Loan with SpouseMacquarie Bank Finance
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMastercard Australian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerVisa CardAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMortgage on holiday property - joint with spouseAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMortgage on residential property - joint with spouseAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfMastercard Australian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfVisa CardAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfMortgage on holiday property - joint with spouseAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfMortgage on residential property - joint with spouseAustralian Mutual Bank

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerSuperannuation Sun Super
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfSuperannuation Australian Super

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenCommonwealth Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerANZ
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerAustralian Mutual Bank
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfAustralian Mutual 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
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerCar
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

10. Other income

Other income - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenPart time/casual Salary, Rebel Sport
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerEmployee of Sydney Water
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfOccasional holiday rental income (Bawley Point)

11. Gifts

Gifts - 23 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
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfMāori vase $150 - Visit to NZ 8/9 June 2023
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfPersonalised number plate from the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, No $ value
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfCosmetics - Value $30.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfTurkish Coffee sachets - Value $20.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfCosmetics - Value $30.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfLaptop Bag - value $54.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfJute Bag - Value $5.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfIncense Stick Holder Value $5.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfRed Scarf - Value $5.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfFenny – Goa special alcohol, Made with cashew nuts - Value $5.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfMen's Shirt - Value $20.00
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfLaptop Bag - Value $50.00 (G20 EEM visit)
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfGoan Painting - Value $18.50 (G20 EEM visit)
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelf1 Bottle of Whiskey Valued @approx $389 Given by the Japanese Ambassador
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelf2 x crystal glasses Valued at $350 Given by the Japanese Ambassador
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfSustainable toys and dog treats $45 - Visit to NZ 8/9 June 2023
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfBook on Māori teachings on the environment $25 - Visit to NZ 8/9 June 2023
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelf1X JDRF Hoodie (Jumper) Approx value $60
14/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfTea and medicinal tobacco products from a visiting delegation of Canadian First Nations to the value of approx $50
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfBottle of Whisky, from Koichi Hagiuda, Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan.
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfBat and Ball Cufflinks, from Pat Cummins

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 9 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
19/02/2024Bowen, ChrisSelfWestern Sydney Wanderers Football Game Sunday 22nd October 2023, Value $385.00
14/09/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfReceived an alumni "Hoodie" from University of Sydney.
14/09/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfReceived a bag of products from Natio Cosmetics
14/09/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfReceived pashmina shawl from the Indian Minister for Energy, RK Singh
14/09/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfVirgin Club [Beyond Lounge]
14/09/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfMember of the Qantas Chairmans Lounge
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil

13. Memberships

Memberships - 11 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
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfFabian Society of Australia
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfPatron, Maltese Community of Australia in NSW
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfPatron, Linwood House
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfUlladulla Ex Servicemans Club
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfCabra-Vale Ex Servicemens Club
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfMarconi Club
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfSmithfield RSL
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfFairfield RSL
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfAustralian Labor Party (NSW Branch)

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 3 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
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

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