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Ben Morton MP - 46th Parliament

Ben Morton MP - 46th Parliament

Former Member for Tangney, Western Australia 2016-2022

Liberal Party of Australia

Total Interests: 52

Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 11/10/21

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/19 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/19 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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
13/10/2020Morton, Ben (retired)SelfGriffith ACT Canberra Accommodation
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfGriffith, ACT↳ Deleted from register 13/10/20Canberra Accomodation (50% Share)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfApplecross WA Home (50% Share)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerApplecross WA Home (50% Share)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfMortgagesWestpac
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfCredit Cards / Flexi Loan Westpac / Amex
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerCredit cardWestpac
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerMortgage (Joint with spouse)Westpac
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfWestpac
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerWestpac
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenWestpac

9. Other assets

Other assets - 10 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfTIME SHARE – HOLIDAY CLUB – USA (JOINTLY WITH SPOUSE)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfMOTOR VEHICLE
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfSUPERANNUATION - Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfSUPERANNUATION - AUSTRALIAN SUPER
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfFUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY GLOMESH INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, PENDING THE ISSUE OF NEW SHARES IN GLOMESH INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD. (JOINTLY WITH SPOUSE)↳ Deleted from register 30/07/19
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerTIME SHARE – HOLIDAY CLUB – USA (JOINTLY WITH SPOUSE)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerSuperannuation - Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerSUPERANNUATION – AUSTRALIAN SUPER
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerFUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY GLOMESH INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, PENDING THE ISSUE OF NEW SHARES IN GLOMESH INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD. (JOINTLY WITH SPOUSE)↳ Deleted from register 30/07/19
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

10. Other income

Other income - 5 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
21/09/2021Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerSalary - Part Time - Project Coordinator - Digital Technologies - Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME)
30/07/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerSalary - Skilling Australia Foundation ↳ Deleted from register 21/09/21
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerSALARY, WA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION↳ Deleted from register 30/07/19
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

11. Gifts

Gifts - 9 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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfLIMITED PRO BONO ADVICE – STEVEN PENGLIS SC
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfFLIGHT UPGRADES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfAIRLINE LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP - VIRGIN
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfAIRLINE LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP - QANTAS
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfFOXTEL IN ELECTORATE OFFICE
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerFLIGHT UPGRADES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerAIRLINE LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP - VIRGIN
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerAIRLINE LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP - QANTAS
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 22 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
11/10/2021Morton, Ben (retired)SelfSideshow games resulting in 4 soft toys. B&S Pavier
11/10/2021Morton, Ben (retired)Self3 Tickets - Perth Royal Show - RAS WA
11/10/2021Morton, Ben (retired)Self6 Kids amusement rides (Including bouncing castle) - B&S Pavier
11/10/2021Morton, Ben (retired)SelfTwo Weeks Quarantine Accommodation - Perth - E Nutbeen
4/10/2021Morton, Ben (retired)SelfAFL Grand Final - Tickets - AFL
27/10/2020Morton, Ben (retired)SelfI travelled on a one way flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Canberra to Perth on Friday 23rd October 2020
27/10/2020Morton, Ben (retired)SelfI travelled on a one way flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Canberra to Perth on Thursday 9th April 2020.
8/10/2020Morton, Ben (retired)SelfI travelled on a one way flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Canberra to Perth on Friday 11th September 2020.
21/04/2020Morton, Ben (retired)SelfI traveled on a return flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Canberra to Perth on Thursday 9th April 2020.↳ Deleted from register 27/10/20
21/10/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfMid Winter Ball - EBay
21/10/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfGrandfinal - NRL WA
21/10/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfTickets - NRL Grandfinal - NRL WA
21/10/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfTickets - Bledisloe Cup Perth - AGI (Perth)
21/10/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfKen Allen Medal Dinner - NRL
21/10/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfTickets - Fleetwood Mac - AGI (Perth)
30/07/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfAGI - State of Origin Tickets
30/07/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfRedimed - West Coast Eagles Tickets
30/07/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfAGI - Michael McIntyer Tickets
30/07/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfAGI - Disney on Ice Tickets
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

13. Memberships

Memberships - 10 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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfMELVILLE CITY HOCKEY CLUB (VICE-PATRON)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfROSTRATA JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB (PATRON)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfWILLETTON BASEBALL CLUB (PATRON)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfFERNDALE LYNWOOD CRICKET CLUB (PATRON)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfROTARY CLUB OF APPLECROSS (HONORARY)
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfBULL CREEK LIONS CLUB
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfROTARY CLUB OF MELVILLE
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfSOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

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
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)SelfNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Spouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Morton, Ben (retired)Dependent childrenNil

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