Michelle Ananda-Rajah MP
Member for Higgins, Victoria
Australian Labor Party
Total Interests: 148
Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 19/12/23
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 21/05/22 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 46
Trusts and nominee companies - 2
Real Estate - 4
Directorships - 1
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
Saving or investment accounts - 3
Other assets - 6
Other income - 2
Gifts - 2
Memberships - 4
Other interests - 0
Shareholdings - 46
Trusts and nominee companies - 2
Real Estate - 3
Directorships - 2
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
Saving or investment accounts - 3
Other assets - 6
Other income - 2
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 4
Other interests - 0
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 0
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 0
Saving or investment accounts - 0
Other assets - 0
Other income - 1
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Hugo Ash Pty Ltd | Corporate trustee for Justice Family Trust | Yes |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Justice Family Trust | Discretionary trust linked to spouse's business | Yes |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Justice Family Trust | Discretionary trust linked to spouse's business | Yes |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Hugo Ash Pty Ltd | Corporate trustee for Justice Family Trust | Yes |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Justice Family Trust | Discretionary trust linked to spouse's business | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Nil | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | North Melbourne, VIC (joint holding with spouse) | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Canterbury, VIC (joint holding with spouse) | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Beaumaris, TAS (joint holding with spouse) | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Porepunkah, VIC (joint holding with spouse) | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Brisbane, QLD | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Brisbane, QLD | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | North Carlton, VIC | Residential/investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 4 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Hugo Ash Pty Ltd | Corporate trustee for Justice Family Trust |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Hugo Ash Pty Ltd | Corporate trustee for Justice Family Trust |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Unlisted unit trust | Medical services as part of spouse's business |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Nil | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Nil |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 5 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on investment properties | NAB |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on investment properties | Westpac |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Mortgage on investment properties | NAB |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Mortgage on investment properties | Westpac |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Nil | |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Nil |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Superannuation (SMSF) | Macquarie CMA |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Savings | Westpac |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Savings | CBA |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Superannuation (SMSF) | Macquarie CMA |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Savings | Westpac |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Savings | CBA |
9. Other assets
Other assets - 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Onepath life insurance |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | The Last Nomads painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Mark Hanham painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Geoff Dyer painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | David Boyd painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Jointly held ART with spouse in SMSF: |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Onepath life insurance |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | The Last Nomads painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Mark Hanham painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Geoff Dyer painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | David Boyd painting |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Jointly held ART with spouse in SMSF: |
10. Other income
Other income - 5 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Trust distribution income from Justice Family Trust |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Trust distribution income from Justice Family Trust |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Rental income from investment properties and SMSF |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Trust distribution income from Justice Family Trust |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Rental income from investment properties and SMSF |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/02/2023 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Qantas Chairman's Lounge [incorrectly declared as 13. Membership.] |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Wine greater than $300 in value from Linnaea PTY LTD |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Nil |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 7 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2023 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Travel and Hospitality, MP delegation to Israel 10th-15th December - from AIJAC |
| 19/12/2023 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Travel and Hospitality, MP delegation to PNG - from Save The Children |
| 25/02/2023 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Parliamentary Delegation to Papua New Guinea hosted by Save the Children |
| 25/02/2023 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Midwinter Ball hosted by eBay |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Nil |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 9 recordsMembership 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
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Qantas club membership [Chairman's Lounge] |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Qantas club membership [Chairman's Lounge] |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Australian Medical Association |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Australasian Infectious Diseases Society-member, due to lapse 2022 |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Royal Australasian College of Physicians |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Dependent children | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Self | Nil |
| 21/05/2022 | Ananda-Rajah, Michelle | Spouse/partner | Nil |
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