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Christian Porter MP - 46th Parliament
Former Member for Pearce, Western Australia 2013-2022
Liberal Party of Australia
Total Interests: 54
Latest alteration: Shareholdings - 25/02/22
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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Shareholdings - 2
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 2
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 2
Other income - 0
Gifts - 1
Memberships - 19
Other interests - 1
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 2
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 3
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 1
Other income - 1
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 2
Other interests - 1
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 0
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 0
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 0
Other income - 0
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/02/2022 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | CP Family Trust | Legal services and writing ventures | Sole beneficiary (but maintains full discretion with respect to potential future beneficiaries) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | WGN SUPERFUND | TRUSTEE TO MOTHERS SUPERANNUATION FUND | NONE |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 9 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Swanbourne, Western Australia | Residence |
| 6/10/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Swanbourne, Western Australia | Residence |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | WEMBLEY WA↳ Deleted from register 7/07/21 | RENTAL PROPERTY (RENTED AT MARKET RATE) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | KINGSTON ACT ↳ Deleted from register 27/02/20 | CANBERRA RESIDENCE |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | YANCHEP WA | PRIMARY RESIDENCE |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | WEMBLEY WA↳ Deleted from register 7/07/21 | RENTAL PROPERTY (RENTED AT MARKET RATE) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | KINGSTON ACT ↳ Deleted from register 27/02/20 | CANBERRA RESIDENCE |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | YANCHEP WA | PRIMARY RESIDENCE |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Nil | |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Nil | |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 9 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Mortgage on Swanbourne residence | ANZ Bank |
| 6/10/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on Swanbourne residence | ANZ Bank |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | MORTGAGE INVESTMENT PROPERTY↳ Deleted from register 7/07/21 | BANKWEST |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CANBERRA↳ Deleted from register 27/02/20 | GOLDFIELDS MONEY LTD |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY YANCHEP | COMMONWEALTH BANK |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | MORTGAGE INVESTMENT PROPERTY | BANKWEST |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CANBERRA↳ Deleted from register 27/02/20 | GOLDFIELDS MONEY LTD |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY YANCHEP | COMMONWEALTH BANK |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Nil | |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Nil | |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | JOINT SAVINGS ACCOUNT | Commonwealth Bank |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | JOINT SAVINGS ACCOUNT | Commonwealth Bank |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | YOUTHSAVER ACCOUNT | Commonwealth Bank |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | SUPERANNUATION WITH LIFE INSURANCE ASGUARD |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | SUPERANNUATION WITH LIFE INSURANCE, Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | SUPERANNUATION WITH LIFE INSURANCE UNISUPER |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
10. Other income
Other income - 3 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Nil |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | PART TIME LECTURER IN LAW AT CURTIN UNIVERSITY WA |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Annual renewal of Foxtel membership from Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) valued at approx $1644 per annum for electorate office |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 11 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/01/2021 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | I travelled on a charter flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Perth to Canberra on Friday, 11 December 2020 |
| 8/12/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | I travelled on a charter flight at the invitation of Mr Neville Power from Brisbane to Canberra on Sunday, 6 December 2020 |
| 8/12/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | I travelled on a charter flight at the invitation of Mr Neville Power from Canberra to Brisbane on Friday, 4 December 2020 |
| 8/12/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | I travelled on a charter flight at the invitation of Mr Neville Power from Perth to Canberra on Sunday, 29 November 2020 |
| 11/05/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | I travelled on a charter flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Perth to Canberra on Sunday 3 May 2020 |
| 4/05/2020 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | I travelled on a charter flight at the invitation of Mr Nev Power from Canberra to Perth on Thursday, 9 April 2020 |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | VIRGIN AUSTRALIA CLUB MEMBERSHIP |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | QANTAS CHAIRMANS CLUB MEMBERSHIP |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | VIRGIN AUSTRALIA CLUB MEMBERSHIP |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | QANTAS CHAIRMANS CLUB MEMBERSHIP |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | 500 Club (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Midland Junction Poultry Society (Patron) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Hills Rangers Football Club (Federal Parliamentary Patron 2014) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Riding for the Disabled – Swan Valley (Vice Patron) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Western Australia Parliamentary Former Members Association (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Western Australia Marathon Club (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Western Australia Club (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | University Club of Western Australia (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | The Law Society of Western Australia (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Swan Camber of Commerce (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Society of Modest Members (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Sir Paul Hasluck Foundation (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Northam Agricultural Society (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Mundaring Bicentennial Scholarship Trust (Friend of Trust) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Liberal Party of Australia – WA Division (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Institute of Public Affairs (Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | Gloucester Park Harness Racing (Honorary Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | CPA Australia (Honorary Life Member) |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | University Club of Western Australia |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Liberal Party of Australia WA Division |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/09/2021 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Self | In March 2021, I commenced defamation proceedings in a purely personal capacity against the ABC and Ms Louise Milligan [NSD 206 of 2021]. On 31 August 2021 this matter was finalised by the Court. Although these matters have been conducted in a personal capacity and all legal services were engaged in a purely personal capacity, out of an abundance of caution and consistent with approaches adopted by other parliamentarians in relation to the provision of reduced fee or pro bono legal services, I advise that, in addition to my own personal funds, the following contributions have recently or may shortly be made: - As has been publicly reported, as part of the settlement an amount was paid by the ABC to Company Giles. Now that the matter has been resolved the relevant cheque will be deposited in Company Giles trust account and applied to my account - Part contribution to the payment of my fees by a blind trust known as the Legal Services Trust. As a potential beneficiary I have no access to information about the conduct and funding of the trust - My engagement of Ms Chrysanthou was on a commercial fee arrangement. However, consistent with her practice for individual clients, she did not charge me for all of the time she spent on the matter and in the recent settling of her fees I am aware there has been a reduction in fees which has resulted in me having received some services from Ms Chrysanthou on a reduced fee basis. Although all of the above contributions were made to me, or were for my benefit, in a purely personal capacity, in the interest of transparency and out of an abundance of caution I make this disclosure pursuant to item 14 of the Register of Members Interest. |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Spouse/partner | Further to 2(i), after the death of her father, my wife Jennifer Porter, as the Executor named in her father''s last will and testament, became her father''s personal legal representative. In December 2016, Jennifer Porter received the grant of probate in respect of her father''s estate. While Jennifer Porter is a potential beneficiary of a future distribution of assets from the estate of her late father, she has not yet received any distribution of assets from the estate nor has any trust been created by her as Executor in relation to the estate assets. |
| 11/04/2019 | Porter, Christian (retired) | Dependent children | Nil |
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