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Richard Marles MP

Richard Marles MP

Member for Corio, Victoria

Deputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence

Australian Labor Party

Total Interests: 99

Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 1/02/24

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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Problems: 1. Marles breached the register rules, and consequently the Ministerial Code of Conduct, by not disclosing who provided him with a free round of golf at a top US club and for not disclosing the hospitality to the register within 28 days.

2. In August 2022 the Deputy PM declared his sponsored trip to China in September 2019. He should've declared it 28 days after the event (not nearly 3 years later), so he could be found guilty of serious contempt of parliament.

Disclosures in 46th Parliament
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1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonName of company
30/01/2023Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerShares in Shine Justice Ltd (ACN 162 817 905), deed entered into on 7 December 2022 (to be vested on or about August 2024)
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerPengana Capital InvestmentsShare portfolioSole beneficiary
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

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
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerEast GeelongInvestment
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerQueanbeyan Residential
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerEast Geelong Residential
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfEast GeelongInvestment
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfQueanbeyan Residential
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfEast Geelong Residential

4. Directorships

Directorships - 4 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
01/12/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerOn approximately 8th November 2022, my spouse became a Director of BelRec Inc, known as the Bell Park Recreation Club. There is no renumeration with this Directorship and her term will cease in 2 years. The Board oversees the sporting club which runs cricket, netball and football seasons.
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 8 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerJoint mortgage - East GeelongMacquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerJoint mortgage - Queanbeyan Macquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerJoint mortgage - East Geelong Macquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfJoint mortgage - East GeelongMacquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfJoint mortgage - Queanbeyan Macquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfJoint mortgage - East Geelong Macquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfCredit CardBendigo Bank

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 16 records

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

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenCommonwealth Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenCommonwealth Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenCommonwealth Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenCommonwealth Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenING
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenING
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenING
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerMacquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerING
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerING
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerING
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfMacquarie Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfBendigo Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfBendigo Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfBendigo Bank
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfBendigo Bank

9. Other assets

Other assets - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerToyota Kluger
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerFord Focus
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerHostplus Superannuation
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfSuperannuation with Australian Super

10. Other income

Other income - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerShine Lawyers (salary)
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerPengana Capital Investments (which is put directly back into the investment)
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

11. Gifts

Gifts - 6 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
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerMembership of the The Lounge courtesy of Virgin Australia [Beyond Lounge]
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerMembership of the Qantas' Chairman's Lounge courtesy of Qantas
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfMembership of the The Lounge courtesy of Virgin Australia [Beyond Lounge]
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfMembership of the Qantas' Chairman's Lounge courtesy of Qantas
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfFoxtel package for the Corio Electorate Office provided by Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA)

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 19 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
01/02/2024Marles, RichardSelfAttendance and participation in the Victorian Open ProAm on - Wednesday 31st January 2024 as a guest of Golf Australia
29/01/2024Marles, RichardSelf2 Tickets and hospitality at the Australian Open, Women's final on - Saturday 27th January 2024. Tickets and hospitality provided by Tennis - Australia
03/10/2023Marles, RichardSelfAFL Grand Final Lunch and game - Brisbane Vs Collingwood, Saturday - 30 September 2023 at the MCG. 2 Tickets, guests of the AFL.
27/09/2023Marles, RichardSelf1 ticket - FIFA Suite for the Women's World Cup, Australia Vs England, - Wednesday 16th August as ACCOR Stadium, Brisbane - Guest of FIFA
27/09/2023Marles, RichardSelfPresidents dinner - Geelong Vs Collingwood, Friday 11 August 2023 at - MCG. - 2 Tickets, guests of Slater and Gordon
20/07/2023Marles, RichardSelfGeelong Presidents Dinner - Geelong Vs Essendon, Saturday 15th July 2023 at GMHBA. 3 Tickets provided by the Geelong Football Club.
08/05/2023Marles, RichardSelfPresidents lunch - Geelong Vs Adelaide, Saturday 6th May at GMHBA. 4 Tickets provided by the Geelong Football Club
30/01/2023Marles, RichardSelfA round of golf at the Baltusrol Golf Club (USA), hosted by a member of Baltusrol Golf Club on 4 December 2022.
26/09/2022Marles, RichardSelf2 Tickets to Geelong Grand Final Brunch at Crown Aviary, Saturday 24th September 2022. Tickets provided by Geelong Football Club
26/09/2022Marles, RichardSelf2 Tickets to lunch and Grand Final match in a Corporate Suite at Geelong Vs Sydney, MCG, Saturday 24th September 2022. Tickets provided by AFL
19/09/2022Marles, RichardSelfAFL provided 2 tickets to dinner and football match in a corporate suite at Geelong v Brisbane Lions at MCG Friday 16 September 2022.
06/09/2022Marles, RichardSelf2 Tickets to dinner and football match in a Corporate Suite at Geelong Vs Collingwood, MCG, Saturday 3rd September 2022. Tickets provided by Montague.
15/08/2022Marles, RichardSelfI became aware if this item which was inadvertently omitted from my register of interests as follows: Friday 27th September 2019 - A business class airfare from Beijing, China to Melbourne provided by China Matters. Accommodation on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th September provided by China Matters
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenAccompanied member to President's Dinner at Geelong Vs St Kilda, GMHBA Stadium, Saturday 6th August 2022, courtesy of the Geelong Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent children2 tickets to President's lunch at Geelong Vs Adelaide Crows, GMHBA, Saturday 28th May 2022, courtesy of the Geelong Cats Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerAccompanied member to President's Dinner at Geelong Vs St Kilda, GMHBA Stadium, Saturday 6th August 2022, courtesy of the Geelong Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partner2 tickets to President's lunch at Geelong Vs Adelaide Crows, GMHBA, Saturday 28th May 2022, courtesy of the Geelong Cats Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelf2 tickets to President's lunch at Geelong Vs Adelaide Crows, GMHBA, Saturday 28th May 2022, courtesy of the Geelong Cats Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelf2 tickets to President's dinner and game; and 2 tickets to match only at Geelong Vs St Kilda, GMHBA, Saturday 6th August 2022, courtesy of the Geelong Football Club.

13. Memberships

Memberships - 37 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
22/11/2023Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerVictorian Women Lawyers
22/11/2023Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerEmily's List
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenVictorian Country Basketball Academy
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenGeelong United Basketball
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenGeelong Cricket Association
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenAustralian Labor Party
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenBell Park Football and Netball Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfBUPA Health Insurance
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfAmbulance Victoria
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfSt Mary's Football and Netball Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfAustralian Labor Party
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenGeelong Regional Library
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenYMCA Basketball Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenGeelong Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenSt Mary's Football and Netball Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenVictorian Netball Association
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenEast Geelong Golf Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent children13th Beach Golf Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenGeelong Netball Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenGeelong Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerRACV
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerBUPA Health Insurance
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerAmbulance Victoria
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerLaw Institute of Victoria
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerSt Mary's Football and Netball Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerAustralian Labor Party
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerAustralian Services Union
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerGeelong Law Association
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelf"No 1 Ticket Holder" at various community sports clubs from time to time
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfPatron - Melanie Jewson Foundation
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfPatron - Care Leavers of Australia Network
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfUnited States Golf Association
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfTransport Workers' Union of Australia
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfGeelong Football Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfMelbourne Cricket Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfRoyal Melbourne Golf Club
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelf13th Beach Golf Club

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
11/04/2022Marles, RichardDependent childrenNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2022Marles, RichardSelfNil

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