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Senator Eric Abetz - 46th Parliament

Senator Eric Abetz - 46th Parliament

Former Senator for Tasmania 1994-2022

Liberal Party of Australia

Total Interests: 32

Latest alteration: Memberships - 23/12/21

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 26/07/19 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the date of their election to parliament 26/07/19 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.

Open Politics has amended the wording and formatting of some MPs' and senators' declared interests to improve readability or to correct mistakes. To notify Open Politics of an error or omission, contact us.

1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonName of company
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

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
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

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
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfGriffith - TASResidential
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfBlackmans Bay - TASResidential
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

4. Directorships

Directorships - 3 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 8 records

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

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
5/12/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfBT Panorama Investments
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfANZ
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfBank of Us
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfBank of Us
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfBank of Us
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfBank of Us
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partner
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent children

9. Other assets

Other assets - 4 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfSuperannuation↳ Transfer of superannuation to BT 5/12/19
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfLife Insurance
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

10. Other income

Other income - 3 records

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

DateRepPersonNature of income
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfNIL
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

11. Gifts

Gifts - 3 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
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfFoxtel/Austar connection at Electorate Office
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 5 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
17/12/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfVisit to Israel 7-14 December 2019 hosted by the Australia-Israel Jewish Affairs Council.
6/09/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfVisit to Taiwan 25-30 August 2019 hosted by Taipei Economic & Cultural Office.
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfAll previously declared
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

13. Memberships

Memberships - 20 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
23/12/2021Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonation to Hobart Champions League
5/02/2021Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfSt Mary's Cathedral Restoration Appeal
5/02/2021Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfJireh House
7/09/2020Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Vietnam Veterans' Association
7/09/2020Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Menzies Research Centre
7/09/2020Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfMember - Cricket Tasmania
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Ultra106Five
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Foundation Membership Kingborough Tigers Football Club
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Pathways Tasmania
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Taroona High School
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Leprosy Mission
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Liberal Party of Australia (Tasmanian Division)
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Bible Society
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Bible League
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Auorora Disability Services / The Tasmanian Association of People with Disabilities and Their Advocates Inc.
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Acholi Resilience
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfDonor - Christian Reformed Church of Kingston
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfOffice Holder - Australian Monarchist League
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

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
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)SelfRun "Flavours of Tasmania" Showcase at Parliament House with corporate sponsorship from Woolworths and TG Endeavour
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Spouse/partnerRestricted information
26/07/2019Abetz, Eric (retired)Dependent childrenRestricted information

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