Senator Ben Small - 46th Parliament
Former Senator for Western Australia 2020-2022
Liberal Party of Australia
Total Interests: 34
Latest alteration: Liabilities - 29/07/21
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 9/12/20 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 6
Trusts and nominee companies - 3
Real Estate - 6
Directorships - 4
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 6
Saving or investment accounts - 3
Other assets - 2
Other income - 2
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | BJS SMSF Investments | Self Managed Super Fund | Sole Beneficiary |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | BJS Investment Trust | Hospitality | Sole beneficiary |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Kilimanjaro Property Investor Trust | Property Investment | Sole beneficiary |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | NIL | ||
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Kingston, ACT 2604 | Residential |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Australind, WA 6233 | Investment |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Australind, WA 6233 | Investment |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Australind, WA 6233 | Investment |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Millbridge, WA 6233 | Investment |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Millbridge, WA 6232 | Investment |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 6 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | BJS SMSF Investments Pty Ltd | Corporate Trustee only |
| 22/04/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Tailgate Smokehouse Pty Ltd - hospitality business | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Small's Bar & Bites Pty Ltd | Hospitality business |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Ascension Property Investments Pty Ltd | Corporate Trustee only |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | NIL | ||
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | ||
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 13 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage on investment property↳ Deleted from register 29/07/21 | NAB |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage on investment property↳ Deleted from register 29/07/21 | NAB |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage on investment property↳ Deleted from register 29/07/21 | NAB |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage on investment property↳ Deleted from register 29/07/21 | CBA |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Mortgage on investment property↳ Deleted from register 29/07/21 | CBA |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | NIL | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Offset Savings Account | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Savings | NAB |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Savings | CBA |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Superannuation |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Life Insurance |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
10. Other income
Other income - 4 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Dividends from hospitality business |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Rent from investment properties |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | NIL |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 4 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | Small, Ben | Self | Qantas Chairmans Lounge Membership |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | NIL |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | Liberal Party of Australia (WA Division) |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Self | NIL |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
| 09/12/2020 | Small, Ben | Dependent children | Restricted information |
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