Senator Don Farrell
Senator for South Australia
Minister for Trade and Tourism Special Minister of State
Australian Labor Party
Total Interests: 74
Latest alteration: Gifts - 16/04/24
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.
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Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 2
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 1
Liabilities - 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Nil | ||
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Farrell, Don | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Nil | ||
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 4 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Spring Farm, SA - joint with spouse | House and vineyard |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Kingston, ACT | Residential |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Nil | |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Farrell, Don | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | D. E Farrell & N Farrell | Financial partner - Agreement reached for the sale of Red Bridge Wines (trading as Farrell Wines) and production. | Wine production |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 10 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Vehicle loan – Joint with spouse | Toyota Finance |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Visa | ANZ |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Go Mastercard | Latitude |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Mastercard | Westpac |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on Spring Farm vineyard - Joint with spouse | Westpac |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Mortgage on Spring Farm vineyard - Joint with spouse | Westpac |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Vehicle loan – Joint with spouse | Toyota Finance |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Vehicle loan – Joint with spouse | Toyota Finance |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Morgage on Kingston residential property | Westpac |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Nil | |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Farrell, Don | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Access account | NAB |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Cheque account | St George Bank |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Farrell, Don | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Superannuation - CareSuper |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Farrell, Don | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Nil |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/04/2024 | Farrell, Don | Self | Traditional portrait of Minister from the Minister of Industry and Trade, Vietnam |
| 22/03/2024 | Farrell, Don | Self | Book (A Bigger Picture) from the Hon Malcolm Turnbull AC |
| 20/12/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Christmas Hamper from High Commissioner of Malaysia to Australia |
| 23/08/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Qatar Airways upgrade to business class on 27 July 2023 |
| 25/07/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Box of UK products from the Government of the United Kingdom to celebrate the commencement of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement |
| 18/07/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | The Gettysburg Address and Other Works book from Carrier Corporation (Australian Political Exchange Council – 36th Delegation from the United States of America). |
| 18/07/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Ornamental gavel from staff of Texas House of Representatives (Australian Political Exchange Council – 36th Delegation from the United States of America). |
| 18/07/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | One bottle of Yarra Yering Underhill Vintage 2021 from PitchPerfect Media. |
| 05/07/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | National Press Club guest speaker gift - membership of the National Press Club to June 2024 and one bottle of Lerida Estate Shiraz Viognier 2017. |
| 15/06/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Prancing horse statue from Wang Wentao, Minister for Commerce, People's Republic of China. |
| 02/06/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | T’boli Prayer Bell from Secretary Alfredo Pascual of the Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines. |
| 02/06/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Picture frame from Senator Aquilino Martin “Koko” dela Llana Pimentel III of the Senate of the Philippines. |
| 07/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 wine glasses, tin of biscuits, wine bottle opener, 3 bottles of Bott Freres (Pinot Gris Vendange, Gewurtztraminer reserve personnelle, Cuvee Nicole Cremant d'Alsace), Vin d'Alsace (Vin d'Honneur de la Ville de Riquewihr, Gewurztraminer 2019) and Champagne Deutz from the Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, France – Gift surrendered. |
| 07/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 1kg and 250g coffee from the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Papua New Guinea. |
| 07/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Set of 3 green polished brass and powder coated tea light candle holders from the Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Sweden. |
| 07/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Silver model boat in glass case from the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Indonesia. |
| 07/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Monopoly Board Game (Let’s Go Caravan and Camping Edition) from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia. |
| 11/11/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Qantas Model Aircraft from Qantas Airways Limited |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Virgin Australia Club membership [Beyond Lounge] |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Qantas Lounge membership [Chairman's Lounge] |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Framed photo from the Australian Olympic Committee |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Book and date syrup from the Embassy of Israel |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Merino wool scarf and beanie from Australian Made Campaign |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Traditional necklace from Samoa Minister for Natural Resources, Energy and Tourism |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Foxtel Subscription (Office) |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Music box, snacks and cloth from the Minister for Trade, Republic of Indonesia |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 23 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2024 | Farrell, Don | Self | Two passes (including hospitality) to the Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival on 17 February 2024, Cygnet River, courtesy of Sealink. |
| 09/02/2024 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets and hospitality to the Australian Open in Melbourne on 28 January 2024, courtesy of Tennis Australia. |
| 09/02/2024 | Farrell, Don | Self | Tickets to the Australian Open in Melbourne on 27 January 2024, courtesy of Tennis Australia. |
| 09/02/2024 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets to the Opening Night of Miss Saigon and hospitality courtesy of GWB Entertainment Group on 5 January 2024. |
| 20/12/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Hospitality for two at the Grange/Yattarna Growers Luncheon at The Grange Cottage on 8 December 2023 |
| 10/11/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 3 tickets to Swan Lake and hospitality at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide, courtesy of The Australian Ballet on 7 October 2023. |
| 26/10/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets to the 2023 Drinkwise North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast on Saturday 30 September 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, courtesy of the North Melbourne Football Club |
| 26/10/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets and hospitality to the 2023 AFL Grand Final on Saturday 30 September 2023 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, courtesy of Endeavour Group |
| 29/09/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Virgin Australia Airlines upgrade to business class on 26 August 2023 |
| 09/08/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Two tickets and hospitality to Wimbledon in London on 5 July 2023, courtesy of the Lawn Tennis Association |
| 18/07/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Two tickets to the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House courtesy of News Corp on 21 June 2023 |
| 29/06/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | IPEF Ministers meeting held at Major League Baseball Game in Detroit courtesy of the Government of the United States of America on 26 May 2023. |
| 02/06/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | Two tickets to Adelaide v Collingwood match and hospitality at Adelaide Oval on Sunday 30 April 2023, courtesy of the SANFL. |
| 06/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets to the Visy Food & Beverage Manufacturing Dinner on 11 February 2023 at Crown Towers, Sydney, courtesy of Visy. |
| 06/03/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 return ferry tickets, 2 coach tickets and 2 passes (including hospitality) to the Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival on 18 February 2023, Cygnet River, courtesy of Sealink. |
| 13/02/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets and hospitality to the Australian Open in Melbourne on 27 January 2023, courtesy of Qantas Airways Limited and Emirates Airlines. |
| 09/02/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets and hospitality to the Australian Open in Melbourne on 29 January 2023, courtesy of Tennis Australia |
| 08/02/2023 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets to La Boheme and hospitality at the Sydney Opera House, courtesy of Opera Australia on 12 January 2023 |
| 08/12/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | 2 tickets to the United Ukrainian Ballet’s Swan Lake and hospitality courtesy of Adelaide Festival Centre on 11 November 2022. |
| 11/11/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Hospitality for two courtesy of Victoria Race Club and Tabcorp at Melbourne Cup, Melbourne on 1 November 2022. |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Nil |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
13. Office holder or donor
Office holder or donor - 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Hutt Street Centre |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Pilgrim 100 |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Trees for Life |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees' Association Life Member |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Adelaide Football Club Ambassador |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Jesuit Mission |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | West Adelaide Football Club |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Rotary Club of Clare Inc |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | South Australian Ice Sports Federation |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | St Vincent de Paul |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | South Australian Cricket Club |
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Australian Labor Party |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2022 | Farrell, Don | Self | Spouse employed part time for Federal Labor MP |
| - | Farrell, Don | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Farrell, Don | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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