Senator David Van
Senator for Victoria
Independent
Total Interests: 61
Latest alteration: Other interests - 26/09/23
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 9/08/22 and alterations since then.
This statement contains interests declared as being held on 9/08/22 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.
Unfortunately, due to Senate restrictions the interests of senators' spouses/partners and dependent children are not publicly disclosable.
Open Politics has amended the wording and formatting of some MPs' and Senators' declared interests to improve readability or to correct mistakes. To notify us of a mistake or oversight, email sean@openpolitics.au.
Problems: Van breached the register rules by failing to declare his junket to Egypt in August 2022 as a guest of the Coalition for Conservation.
Shareholdings - 6
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 0
Directorships - 3
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts and nominee companies
i. in which a beneficial interest is held
| Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 | ||
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | ||
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
2. Family and business trusts
ii. in which someone is a trustee
| Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 | ||
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | ||
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
3. Real Estate
Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Rep | Person | Location | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 | |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
4. Directorships
Registered directorships of companies
| Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | Campaign Pty Ltd | Community Engagement | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | De Wintern Public Affairs | Public Affairs | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | The De Wintern Corporation | Public Affairs | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 | ||
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | ||
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | Credit card | Westpac | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Credit card | HSBC | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
7. Bonds
Bonds, debentures and like investments
| Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 | |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution
| Rep | Person | Nature of account | Name of bank/institution | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | Savings | Westpac | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Savings | ANZ | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
9. Other assets
The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500
| Rep | Person | Nature of any other assets | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | Vespa | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
10. Other income
The nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Rep | Person | Nature of income | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
11. Gifts
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.
| Rep | Person | Details of gifts | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | Menzies Research Centre Book: "Howard: The Art of Persuasion" | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Philippines Consulate Lagu Beach Towel & bag | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | US Consulate Coppola Claret 2017 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Pakistan Consulate Lindt Truffles | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Consulate Louis Viton Tie | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Consulate Vigneto e Castello Decanter set | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Japanese Embassy Sake | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Japanese Embassy Sake | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Ukrainian Embassy Manuka & Chilli Vodka | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Mexico Embassy Tequila | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Embassy Dates | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Embassy Dinner | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Embassy Essential oils | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Embassy St Henri Shiraz 2012 drink local Cap, stubbie | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Unicef Keep Cup | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Ellijahna Victoria (ex-staffer)Roamer Watch | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Mexican Embassy Herradura Tequila | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Viet Namh Embassy Traditional Sesame Candy | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Uruguay Embassy Wine | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Facebook Australia Policy Being Co Superfood powder | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | UAE Embassy Dates | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Czech Republic Beverages | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Ukrainian Embassy Honey Pepper Vodka + book | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | 2 dozen red wine. Trifon Estate, Nov 2021 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | 8 x cartons of beer, assorted. Australian Hotels Association , April 2022 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | 2 x jackets - made from recycled materials. Globe Brand, Prime Down Jacket | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | 6 pack of beer, Brick Lane Brewery. Gifted at the conclusion of a site visit, 20 May 2022 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Ceremonial Bowl, Parliament of Thailand. July 2022 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Gift - thank you cookies from Australian Iranian Society of Victoria. Est value < $20. April 2023 | 05/04/2023 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
12. Travel or hospitality
Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | Travel - ADF Parliamentary Program to Middle East including flights, accom and hospitality. March 2022 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - Australian Navy Fleet Reception on HMAS Canberra (Feb 2020) with spouse | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | ADF Parliamentary Program to the Middle East including flights, accommodation and hospitality (10-19 Mar 2020) | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Travel - ADF Parliamentary Program Amberly Airforce Base. Oct 2019 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - Gillette T20 International Series: Aus v SL; guest + spouse. Nov 2019 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - flights, accommodation, meals and transport from Australian Israel & Jewish Affairs Council to facilitate attendance of the Parliamentarian Study Group Visit to the state of Israel. 7 - 14 Dec 2019 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - CEDA lunch . Feb 2020 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - ACCI Reception, guest of ACCI. Feb 2020 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - Universities Australia Conference Dinner. Feb 2020 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - Aust Navy Fleet Reception on HMAS Canberra. Feb 2020 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - UAE Embassy hosted dinner. May 2021 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - ADF Parliamentary Program, 'Young Endeavour'. June 2021 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - 'Save the Children' study tour of Fiji, July 2022 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Travel - Ukraine trip. Defendtex Ltd. August 2022 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Hospitality - Coalition for Conservation travel and hospitality for COP27. Nov 2022 | 20/03/2023 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
13. Office holder or donor
Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
| Rep | Person | Name of organisation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | McNamarra election campaign. $2,500 | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
14. Other Interests
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
| Rep | Person | Nature of interests | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van | Self | NIL | 09/08/2022 |
| David Van | Self | Lunch - as co-Chair of Parliamentary Friends of Thailand, hosted a luncheon at Lillian Terrace for a visiting Thai government delegation which was paid for by DFAT | 06/04/2023 |
| David Van | Self | Recruitment of new Diary Manager, Jill Van. NB. In the interest of transparency Jill and I are cousins. | 26/09/2023 |
| David Van | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
| David Van | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
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