Senator David Van
Senator for Victoria
Independent
Total Interests: 62
Latest alteration: Gifts - 26/03/24
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 1/01/70 and alterations since then.
This statement contains interests declared as being held on 1/01/70 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.
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Problems: Van breached the register rules by failing to declare his junket to Egypt in August 2022 as a guest of the Coalition for Conservation.
Shareholdings - 6
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 0
Directorships - 3
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL | |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 5 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | The De Wintern Corporation | Public Affairs |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | De Wintern Public Affairs | Public Affairs |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Campaign Pty Ltd | Community Engagement |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 4 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Credit card | HSBC |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Credit card | Westpac |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL | |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Savings | ANZ |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Savings | Westpac |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
9. Other assets
Other assets - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Vespa |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2023 | Van, David | Self | Gift - thank you cookies from Australian Iranian Society of Victoria. Est value < $20. April 2023 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Ceremonial Bowl, Parliament of Thailand. July 2022 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | 6 pack of beer, Brick Lane Brewery. Gifted at the conclusion of a site visit, 20 May 2022 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | 2 x jackets - made from recycled materials. Globe Brand, Prime Down Jacket |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | 8 x cartons of beer, assorted. Australian Hotels Association , April 2022↳ The beer was supplied by the Brewers Association of Australia. 26/03/24 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | 2 dozen red wine. Trifon Estate, Nov 2021 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Ukrainian Embassy Honey Pepper Vodka + book |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Czech Republic Beverages |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Embassy Dates |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Facebook Australia Policy Being Co Superfood powder |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Uruguay Embassy Wine |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Viet Namh Embassy Traditional Sesame Candy |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Mexican Embassy Herradura Tequila |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Ellijahna Victoria (ex-staffer)Roamer Watch |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Unicef Keep Cup |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Embassy St Henri Shiraz 2012 drink local Cap, stubbie |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Embassy Essential oils |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Embassy Dinner |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Embassy Dates |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Mexico Embassy Tequila |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Ukrainian Embassy Manuka & Chilli Vodka |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Japanese Embassy Sake |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Japanese Embassy Sake |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Consulate Vigneto e Castello Decanter set |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | UAE Consulate Louis Viton Tie |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Pakistan Consulate Lindt Truffles |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | US Consulate Coppola Claret 2017 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Philippines Consulate Lagu Beach Towel & bag |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Menzies Research Centre Book: "Howard: The Art of Persuasion" |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 18 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/02/2024 | Van, David | Self | Qantas Chairmans Lounge membership |
| 20/03/2023 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - Coalition for Conservation travel and hospitality for COP27. Nov 2022 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Travel - Ukraine trip. Defendtex Ltd. August 2022 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - 'Save the Children' study tour of Fiji, July 2022 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - ADF Parliamentary Program, 'Young Endeavour'. June 2021 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - UAE Embassy hosted dinner. May 2021 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - Aust Navy Fleet Reception on HMAS Canberra. Feb 2020 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - Universities Australia Conference Dinner. Feb 2020 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - ACCI Reception, guest of ACCI. Feb 2020 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - CEDA lunch . Feb 2020 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - flights, accommodation, meals and transport from Australian Israel & Jewish Affairs Council to facilitate attendance of the Parliamentarian Study Group Visit to the state of Israel. 7 - 14 Dec 2019 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - Gillette T20 International Series: Aus v SL; guest + spouse. Nov 2019 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Travel - ADF Parliamentary Program Amberly Airforce Base. Oct 2019 |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | ADF Parliamentary Program to the Middle East including flights, accommodation and hospitality (10-19 Mar 2020) |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Hospitality - Australian Navy Fleet Reception on HMAS Canberra (Feb 2020) with spouse |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | Travel - ADF Parliamentary Program to Middle East including flights, accom and hospitality. March 2022 |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
13. Office holder or donor
Office holder or donor - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | McNamarra election campaign. $2,500 |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/09/2023 | Van, David | Self | Recruitment of new Diary Manager, Jill Van. NB. In the interest of transparency Jill and I are cousins. |
| 06/04/2023 | Van, David | Self | Lunch - as co-Chair of Parliamentary Friends of Thailand, hosted a luncheon at Lillian Terrace for a visiting Thai government delegation which was paid for by DFAT |
| 09/08/2022 | Van, David | Self | NIL |
| - | Van, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Van, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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