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Michelle Rowland MP

Michelle Rowland MP

Member for Greenway, NSW

Minister for Communications

Australian Labor Party

Total Interests: 48

Latest alteration: Gifts - 11/12/23

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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfElysium Pty Ltd (private company)
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerElysium Pty Ltd (private company)

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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerPericles Unit Trust/Elysium Pty LtdReal property investments in Glenwood, Randwick and KingstonYes
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfPericles Unit Trust/Elysium Pty LtdReal property investments in Glenwood, Randwick and KingstonYes

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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerPericles Unit Trust/Elysium Pty LtdReal property investments as aboveYes
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfPericles Unit Trust/Elysium Pty LtdReal property investments as aboveYes

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 6 records

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

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerKenthurstResidential Investment
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerCaves BeachResidential Investment
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerPotts PointResidential Investment
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfCaves BeachResidential Investment
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfPotts PointResidential Investment

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerElysium Pty LtdTrustee of Pericles Unit Trust
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfElysium Pty LtdTrustee of Pericles Unit Trust

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerCorrs Chambers WestgarthPartnerLegal Practice
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerJoint mortgages with spouseCBA
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfJoint mortgages with spouseCBA

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent children
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerCBA
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfCBA

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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerAMP superannuation account
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfARIA superannuation account
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfLegalsuper superannuation account

10. Other income

Other income - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
21/08/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfIncome received in my position as President of the New South Wales Labor Party as declared elected on Wednesday 13 October 2021.
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerIncome from investments set out above
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfIncome from investments set out above

11. Gifts

Gifts - 16 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
11/12/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfAccommodation for one night (2 December 2023) at the Hilton Hotel - Sydney, from the Transport Workers Union.
11/12/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfThree (3) tickets and hospitality for self and children to a production of - Swan Lake on 1 December 2023. Hosted by Telstra.
22/06/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfFour (4) tickets (for spouse and children) from Disney to attend the Disney Premiere of Beauty and the Beast on Thursday 22 June 2023.
17/05/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfVirgin Velocity Membership
17/05/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfQantas Chairman’s Lounge membership
13/02/2023Rowland, MichelleSelf26 January 2023, six (6) tickets to Featherdale Wildlife Park for self, spouse, and family to attend Australia Day breakfast event. Tickets provided by Blacktown City Council
13/02/2023Rowland, MichelleSelf2 x tickets to Australian Open Men’s Final - for self and guest (not spouse). Tickets, dinner and hospitality provided by Diageo
08/11/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfTickets and hospitality for self and four (4) other guests from Tabcorp to the 2022 Melbourne Cup carnival race day at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Tuesday 1 November 2022.
12/10/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfSix (6) tickets from Sydney Zoo for entry to the park on Friday 23 September 2022.
12/10/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfTwo (2) tickets to the NRL Grand Final between Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers for self and spouse on Sunday 2 October 2022 from the NRL.
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfGift pack of various items from Southern Cross Radio which includes LiSTNR airpods valued at $250 and Triple M branded merchandise valued at approximately $50.
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerTicket to 2022 Mid Winter Ball in Parliament House on 7 September as guest of Telstra - with spouse.
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfTicket to 2022 Mid Winter Ball in Parliament House on 7 September as guest of Telstra - with spouse.
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfNil

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 14 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
27/03/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfInvitation and hospitality from Seven West for spouse, 2 children and additional person to attend the Australian Idol grand final on 26 March 2023
06/03/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfInvitation and hospitality from ABC for the 2023 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations held on Saturday 25 February 2023, for self and guest (not spouse)
23/02/2023Rowland, MichelleSelfGuest of Westpac for the National Press Club address by the Prime Minister, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, on Wednesday 22 February 2023.
26/10/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfAccommodation for two nights (14 & 15 October) at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) for the NSW Labor conference weekend, 15-16 October 2022.
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenTicket and hospitality from the NSW Rugby League for the Parramatta v Canberra Raiders game on Friday 16 September
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenTicket and hospitality from the NSW Rugby League for the Parramatta v Canberra Raiders game on Friday 16 September
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerTicket and hospitality from the NSW Rugby League for the Parramatta v Canberra Raiders game on Friday 16 September
20/09/2022Rowland, MichelleSelf4 tickets and hospitality from the NSW Rugby League for the Parramatta v Canberra Raiders game on Friday 16 September for self, spouse and two children.
21/08/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfTickets and hospitality for self and 4 guests (not spouse) to Aus vs UK Rugby at SCG as guests of TabCorp on 16 July 2022
21/08/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerTickets and hospitality for self and spouse to The Logies as guests of Nine on Sunday 19 June 2022
21/08/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfTickets and hospitality for self and spouse to The Logies as guests of Nine on Sunday 19 June 2022
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfNil

13. Memberships

Memberships - 3 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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfNil

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 3 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
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Rowland, MichelleSelfNil

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