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Chris Bowen MP - 46th Parliament

Chris Bowen MP - 46th Parliament

Member for McMahon, NSW

Australian Labor Party

Total Interests: 50

Latest alteration: Gifts - 18/03/22

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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Disclosures in 47th Parliament
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1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonName of company
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

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
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

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
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

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
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerBawley Point - half share with spouseHoliday and investment
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerSmithfield - half share with spouseResidential
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfBawley Point - half share with spouseHoliday and investment
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfSmithfield - half share with spouseResidential

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 10 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerPersonal LoanSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerVisa CardSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMortgage Sydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMortgage Sydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfPersonal LoanSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMastercard Mastercard
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfVisa CardSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMortgage Sydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMortgage Sydney Credit Union

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerSuperannuation Sun Super
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfSuperannuation Australian Super

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerSydney Credit Union
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfSydney Credit Union

9. Other assets

Other assets - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerCar
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

10. Other income

Other income - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerOccasional holiday rental income (Bawley Point)
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerEmployee of Sydney Water
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfOccasional holiday rental income (Bawley Point)

11. Gifts

Gifts - 11 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
18/03/2022Bowen, ChrisSelf2 tickets to the opening night of Hamlet at the Sydney Opera House courtesy of Bell Shakespeare.
04/02/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfSix pack of Little Creatures Pale Ale from Lion Brewing
04/02/2022Bowen, ChrisSelfBottle of champagne from McKell Institute
13/11/2020Bowen, ChrisSelfBottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whisky from Diageo Australia marking the 200th anniversary of Johnnie Walker.
13/11/2020Bowen, ChrisSelfA constituent, Mr Adwar Rassam, painted my portrait and presented it to me
29/10/2020Bowen, ChrisSelfI have received a tie, a pair of whisky glasses and a commemorative book from the University of New England and the Earle Page College.
08/10/2020Bowen, ChrisSelfI have received two small boxes of Swisse products. Value unknown, but modest.
16/12/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfI received a bottle of GH Mumm Champagne from the High Commissioner of Bangladesh.
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfNil

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 4 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
16/12/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMy children and I were guests at the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Shell Proms Concert at Yarralumla, 30 November.
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfOn 27/06/19 I travelled from Alice Springs to Kintore on charter flight under the entitlements of Hon. Warren Snowdon MP

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
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfPatron, Maltese Community of Australia in NSW
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfPatron, Linwood House
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfUlladulla Ex Servicemans Club
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfCabra-Vale Ex Servicemens Club
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMarconi Club
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfSmithfield RSL
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfFairfield RSL
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfAustralian Labor Party (NSW Branch)

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 10 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
27/04/2021Bowen, ChrisSelfBook contract with Monash University Press.
18/06/2020Bowen, ChrisSelfBook contract, Hachette Australia
18/06/2020Bowen, ChrisSelfI received 1609 bags of Tim Tams from Arnotts, which i distributed to essential workers in health care in my electorate, with other items.
16/12/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMy 14 year old daughter has started a micro-business in partnership with a friend called “Gracita Soaps” (environmentally sustainable vegan soaps).
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisDependent childrenNil
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMember, Virgin Club
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerMember, Qantas Chairmans Lounge
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSpouse/partnerDirectorship of the Board of the Whitlam Institute
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMember, Virgin Club
11/04/2019Bowen, ChrisSelfMember, Qantas Chairmans Lounge

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