Senator Mehreen Faruqi
Senator for NSW
Australian Greens
Total Interests: 47
Latest alteration: Gifts - 25/08/23
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 1/01/70 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 4
Directorships - 1
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | 500m2 land parcel, Lahore, Pakistan | Sole owner |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Port Macquarie, NSW | Investment - joint owned with spouse |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Port Macquarie, NSW | Investment - joint owned with spouse |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Beaconsfield, NSW | Investment - joint owned with spouse |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Beaconsfield, NSW | Investment - joint owned with spouse |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Beaconsfield, NSW | Place of residence - joint owned with spouse |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Beaconsfield, NSW | Place of residence - joint owned with spouse |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Mehreen Faruqi Consulting | Sole Trader (not currently trading) |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 8 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Overdraft facility | Commonwealth Bank |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Co-guarantor of overdraft facility for partner's business | Commonwealth Bank |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | The Senator's spouse may have other liabilities but these are Not known due to Senate restrictions | |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on investment property, Port Macquarie | Commonwealth Bank (joint with spouse) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Mortgage on investment property, Port Macquarie | Commonwealth Bank (joint with spouse) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on investment property, Beaconsfield | Commonwealth Bank (joint with spouse) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Mortgage on investment property, Beaconsfield | Commonwealth Bank (joint with spouse) |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | NIL | |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Saving Account | ANZ (joint with spouse) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Saving Account | ANZ (joint with spouse) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Saving Account | Commonwealth Bank (joint with spouse) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Saving Account | Commonwealth Bank (joint with spouse) |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Uni Super (Includes Life Insurance) |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
10. Other income
Other income - 7 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Royalties as author 'Too migrant, too Muslim, too Loud', 2021 |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Royalties as co-author of the book 'Environmental Decision-Making - Exploring Complexity and Context' |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Income from rental property: Port Macquarie NSW |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Income from rental property: Port Macquarie NSW |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Income from rental property: Beaconsfield NSW |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Income from rental property: Beaconsfield NSW |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/08/2023 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Splendour in the Grass - 3 passes to Splendour in the Grass - 21-22 July 2023 |
| 08/03/2023 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | The Australia Institute - 2 tickets to the Climate Integrity Summit - 15 February 2023 |
| 08/03/2023 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Virgin Australia's Beyond Lounge Membership |
| 16/11/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Two general admission tickets received from the ICC for the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Australia 2022 |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Chairmans Lounge Membership Qantas |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 4 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Accommodation and session tickets provided by Canberra Writers Festival 12-13 August 2022 for participating in three panels at their invitation |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Flights, accommodation, transfers and session tickets provided by the Brisbane Writers Festival 7-8 May 2022 for participating in three panel sessions at their invitation |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
13. Office holder or donor
Office holder or donor - 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Donor: Brisbane Writers' Festival Support Fund |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Donation to Greyhound Rescue |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Donor: Asylum Seekers Centre, Newtown NSW |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Donor: Citizen’s Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Donor: Sydney Writers’ Festival Support Fund |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Monthly tithe from Salary to the Global Greens |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Monthly tithe from Salary to the Australian Greens |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Monthly tithe from Salary to the NSW Greens |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Membership, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Member (Fellow), Institute of Engineers Australia |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Membership, NTEU - National Tertiary Education Union |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Membership, Australian Greens |
| 19/08/2022 | Faruqi, Mehreen | Self | Membership, NSW Greens |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Faruqi, Mehreen | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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