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Linda Burney MP

Linda Burney MP

Member for Barton, NSW

Minister for Indigenous Australians

Australian Labor Party

Total Interests: 42

Latest alteration: Gifts - 5/04/24

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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1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonName of company
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfEstate of late husband↳ Shares sold. Deleted from register 8/11/22SharesPotential beneficiary if shares were sold.

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
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 7 records

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

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfCooks Hill, NSW↳ Deleted from register 23/08/22Investment
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenKandos, NSWRented
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfBarton, ACTInvestment
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfWhitton, NSW Inheritance (50%)
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfMarrickville, NSWInvestment
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfMarrickville, NSWResident

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfCredit CardsNAB
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfMortgages NAB

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent children
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partner
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNAB

9. Other assets

Other assets - 4 records

The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfSuperannuation
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfCar

10. Other income

Other income - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfIncome from investment properties

11. Gifts

Gifts - 28 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
05/04/2024Burney, LindaSelfPainting - 'Bush Onion' by Loretta Morton
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfGift Box: 1x Twinnings - Pure Green Tea $3.00 1x Twinnings - Pure Peppermint $3.00 1x Twinnings - Australian Afternoon $3.00 1x Byron Bay Cookies - Macadamia Shortbread Bites $1.50 1x Byron Bay Cookies - Triple Choc Cookie Bites $1.50 From Crop Life Australia - Matthew Cossey, CEO 22-May-2023
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfT-Shirt - Nicky Winmar "Black and Proud" By Clothing the Gap Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – from Nicky Winmar 20-May-2023 - $70 - Estimated by prices of other shirts as no longer available on website.
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfActivewear Jacket - Indigenous Marathon Foundation https://www.imf.org.au/product/ladies-active-wear-jacket/ Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – unsure who specifically gave this present 20-May-2023 $77
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfTote Bag - Treaty for Victoria - Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – no one remembers who specifically gave this present 20-May-2023 $30 - Estimated by price of other bags as no longer available on website
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfBook: Daughters of Melbourne. By Maree Coote https://www.booktopia.com.au/daughters-of-melbourne-mareecoote/book/9780648568469.html Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – no one remembers who specifically gave this present 20-May-2023 $46.25
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelf4. Book: Reaching Through Time By Shauna Bostock. https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Shauna-BostockReaching-Through-Time-9781761067983/ Unknown - Received via mail. Allen & Unwin Book Publishers 8-Jun-2023 $34.99
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfBook: ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research Annual Report 2022 Professor John Piggott AO FASSA, Centre Director 8-Jun-2023 $30 - Estimated as not sold on website
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfBook: Statements from the Soul. Edited by Shireen Morris and Damien Freeman https://www.booktopia.com.au/statements-from-the-soul-shireenmorris/book/9781760643997.html Unknown - Received via mail. United Book Distributors - 30 Centre Road, Scoreby Vic 3179 8-Jun-2023 $26.95
06/09/2023Burney, LindaSelfArt - Photograph - Ghost Tears #1 (Top Grid, entry to Kalkaringi, Wave Hill, NT) Same picture as in this article - https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/abr-online/archive/2019/371- august-2019-no-413/5704-artist-s-statement-from-brenda-l-croft Brenda L. Croft, Kingston ACT 2604 June 2023 unsure of estimated cost
26/06/2023Burney, LindaSelf5 June - received Ngirramanujuwal - The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike from AIATSIS [Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies] at the AIATSIS Summit valued at $44.95.
17/04/2023Burney, LindaSelf15/3/2023 - Received package from Kmart (Wiradjuri Artist Judith Young - Waluwin Collection) with following items: 350ml Waluwin Stainless Steel Reusable Tumbler with Sipper - value $10.00; - Waluwin Pot - Oat - value $12.00; 500ml Waluwin Double Wall Insulated Bottle with Handle - value $12.00; 3 Pack Waluwin Extra Large Tea Towels - value $12.00; Eucalyptus Soy Blend Fragrant Candle - value $14.00; Wattle Soy Blend Fragrant Candle - value $14.00; Waluwin Wooden Bowl - value $18.00; Waluwin Framed Canvas - value $29.00; Waluwin Tray - value $29.00; Waluwin Australian Grown Cotton Reversible Quilt Cover Set - Queen Bed (off white) - value $49.00
05/04/2023Burney, LindaSelf27/3/2023 - Received an Australian Indigenous Football Council - Australia jersey ($120 approx value).
05/04/2023Burney, LindaSelf27/3/2023 - Received an Australian Indigenous Football Council - Australia scarf ($80 approx value).
16/03/2023Burney, LindaSelf8/3/23 - Gifted an Indigenous All Star Ladies Jersey (NRL) - estimated value $140.00
22/02/2023Burney, LindaSelf17/2/23 - from US Secretary Haaland: 1. Gifted Indian Craft Shop earring - estimated value $200.00 2. Gifted Desert Gardens Green Chile Seasoning - estimated value $10.00 3. Sopaipilla & Frybread mix - estimated value $8.00
22/02/2023Burney, LindaSelf15/2/23 - Gifted 2 shawls from the Northern Land Council - nominal value
07/02/2023Burney, LindaSelf17/10/22 - Wall hanging received by Minister. Presented by Vietnamese Delegation. Estimated value $150.
07/02/2023Burney, LindaSelfNovember 2022 - Headpiece received by Minister. Presented by Torres Strait Regional Council. Estimated value $120
07/02/2023Burney, LindaSelf4/7/22 - 2 x Merino Wool scarves received by Minister. Presented by Woolmark & Official AFL – Fibre of Football. Estimated value $130
07/02/2023Burney, LindaSelf14/11/22 - Clock: Commemorating Transfer of Groote Eylandt Township Lease to Community Control received by Minister. Presented by Anindilyakwa Land Council. Estimated value $280
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfJade carved Maori necklace (value unknown)
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfQantas Chairmans Lounge Membership
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfAustralian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) - Foxtel (as supplied to all MP's offices)
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNational Press Club
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfVirgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 3 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

13. Memberships

Memberships - 7 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
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfAboriginal Benefits Foundation - Patron↳ Deleted from register 2/11/22
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfQantas Chairman's Lounge QFF371983
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfVirgin Australia FF2107104023 [Beyond Lounge]
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfALP NSW Branch
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfCPSU (Union)

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 4 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
27/02/2023Burney, LindaSelf27/2/23 - National Co-Covenor, First Nations EMILY's List Australia (FNELA)
11/04/2022Burney, LindaDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Burney, LindaSelfNil

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