Senator Murray Watt
Senator for Queensland
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister for Emergency Management
Australian Labor Party
Total Interests: 33
Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 30/01/24
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.
Unfortunately, due to Senate restrictions the interests of senators' spouses/partners and dependent children are not publicly disclosable.
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Problems: Watt breached Senate register rules by not disclosing his free tickets to the soccer on 1 Dec 2023 within 35 days (5 Jan 2024) - he didn't make a disclosure until 30 Jan. That means he's also breached paragraph 3.3 of the ministerial code of conduct, which requires compliance with the registers.
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 1
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Watt, Murray | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 3 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Ashgrove, Queensland | Residential |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL | |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Watt, Murray | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL | ||
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 4 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Mortgage on residential property | Members Equity |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Credit card | Members Equity |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL | |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Watt, Murray | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
9. Other assets
Other assets - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Life Insurance |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Superannuation |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Watt, Murray | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | NIL |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Hamper of assorted Organic products including wine, tea and foodstuffs from Australian Organics. |
| 31/08/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Matildas supporters gear from FIFA and Football Australia including Beanie, Scarf, Lapel Pin, Flag, Cap, Hoodie and T-Shirt to the value of approximately $215.00 |
| 22/08/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Handmade silk rug/artwork presented by Afghan Community valued at approximately $500, with accompanying chocolates. |
| 31/03/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Football League Women's Grand Final. VIP tickets. 2 adults & 1 child |
| 19/09/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Virgin Beyond Lounge |
| 19/09/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | RM Williams Shirts x 2 (approx $280) from Cotton Research and Development Corp |
| 19/09/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Qantas Chairman's Lounge |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | 8 June 22 - Gift hamper from Hort Connections 2022 Conference - Value approx $150.00 |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 11 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Watt, Murray | Self | 2 x Corporate Tickets to Day 1 of Test Match Australia v West Indies (gifted by Cricket Australia) |
| 30/01/2024 | Watt, Murray | Self | Brisbane Roar gifted 3 x corporate tickets for Brisbane v Western Sydney Wanderers match on 1 December 2023. |
| 27/11/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | 2 x tickets to 2023 AFL Grand Final, Melbourne, including pre game function provided by Asahi Beverages |
| 31/08/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Entry to VIP hospitality area prior to Matildas v France Women's World Cup Match on Saturday 12 August. Game ticket purchased privately. |
| 22/08/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Ticket to Matildas v England Women's World Cup Match on Wednesday 16 August. Invited by FIFA |
| 22/08/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | VIP upgrade x 2 to existing privately purchased tickets to Splendour in the Grass Festival July 2023 |
| 31/03/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | United Cup Brisbane - General Admission tickets x 4, Corporate Lounge tickets x 2 |
| 31/03/2023 | Watt, Murray | Self | Woodford Folk Festival - 2 day family pass including camping fees |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Football Australia Corporate Tickets x 4, Sunday 17 July, Suncorp Stadium (Value $2,000) |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
13. Office holder or donor
Office holder or donor - 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch) |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | United Workers Union |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | BUPA Health Insurance |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Together Union |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Labor Party |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Australian Lawyers for Human Rights |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Patron of Friends of the ABC Qld |
| 22/08/2022 | Watt, Murray | Self | Patron of Queensland Resources Dust Disease Support Group |
| - | Watt, Murray | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Watt, Murray | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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