Jerome Laxale MP - 47th Parliament
Member for Bennelong
Australian Labor Party
Total interests: 69
Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 1/03/25
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 21/05/22 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 1
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real estate - 1
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 2
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 1
Other income - 7
Gifts - 3
Memberships - 1
Other interests - 5
Shareholdings - 1
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real estate - 1
Directorships - 1
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 1
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 2
Other income - 4
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
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 - 2
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | The Koorooba Trust↳ Trust has closed. Deleted from register 27/10/2022 | Investment | Joint beneficiary |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Not applicable | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
3. Real estate
Real Estate - 4 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Unit - Canberra | Investment |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable | |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | North Ryde, NSW | Residence |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 5 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Local Government NSW↳ Resigned. Deleted from register 27/07/2022 | Industry body |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Local Government Procurement (Associate Director)↳ Resigned. Deleted from register 27/07/2022 | Procurement company |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | StateCover Mutual↳ Resigned. Deleted from register 27/07/2022 | Workers compensation insurance |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | GFTH Pty Ltd | Consultancy |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Not applicable | ||
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 5 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/05/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Loan for home improvements | Humm |
| 6/12/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Mortgage on property in Canberra | Resimac |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable | |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Mortgage on residential property | First Mac |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable | |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Managed fund | Colonial First State |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Managed fund | Australian Ethical |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Savings | ING |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Savings | ING |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Savings | ING |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Superannuation |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Life Assurance Policy |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Superannuation |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
10. Other income
Other income - 13 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Rent from Canberra investment property |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Shareholding Divdend |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Sole Trader Consultant |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Interest from Savings |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | City of Ryde Councillor Salary |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Directors Fees Local Government NSW |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Directors Fees StateCover Mutual |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Income from managed funds |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Shareholding dividend |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Income from savings |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Employment |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Income from managed funds |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Income from savings |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/02/2025 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | One tray of avocados provided by Avocados Australia, and a further two trays passed onto me by my colleagues to avoid food waste. To be brought back to Bennelong to give to local residents. |
| 24/12/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Signed Wests Tigers Jersey from the NRL |
| 19/02/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Foxtel installation and subscription at electorate office |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 34 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/03/2025 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to 'So Hot Right Now Redefining Menopause' conference provided by 'Humanise Health' |
| 24/01/2025 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers by Hoops Capital |
| 24/01/2025 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners by Sydney FC |
| 24/12/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers from Sydney FC |
| 24/10/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to American Idiot Play provided by PACA Sydney |
| 16/07/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to midwinter ball provided by Australian Investment Council |
| 16/07/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to midwinter ball provided by Foxtel |
| 3/06/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Lord Mayors Cup provided by Australian Turf Club |
| 7/05/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Perth Glory from Sydney FC |
| 11/03/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar given by Sydney FC |
| 25/01/2024 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Meals, transfers and attendance at the West Coast Leadership Dialogue - by the Australian American Leadership Dialogue |
| 27/11/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Armenian National Committee Annual Fundraising Dinner by - the Armenian National Committee of Australia |
| 27/11/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney Institute Annual Dinner Lecture by Pharmacy Guild |
| 27/11/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Ticket to Amcham Alliance Dinner by Edwards Life Sciences |
| 9/10/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC Sky Blue Ball provided by Sydney FC |
| 9/10/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Use of vehicles from time to time from Hyundai |
| 9/10/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Provision of venue and catering for events from time to time from Momento Hospitality |
| 11/09/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to the FIFA womens world cup Australia vs England provided by - FIFA |
| 11/09/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Ticket to the FIFA womens world cup final provided by FIFA (unable to - attend) |
| 11/08/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to the FIFA Womens World Cup England vs Denmark provided by FIFA |
| 11/08/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to the FIFA Womens World Cup England vs Denmark and Netherlands vs South Africa provided by Optus |
| 11/08/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Accommodation, hospitality and ground travel on Australian Political Exchange Council delegation to Seoul, Republic of Korea provided by the Korea Foundation |
| 3/07/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to A-League Grand Final provided by A League |
| 9/05/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets |
| 19/02/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Matildas vs Spain |
| 19/02/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Matildas vs Spain [provider of tickets not disclosed] |
| 6/12/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers |
| 6/12/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Membership of Virgin Beyond Lounge |
| 9/10/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Tickets to Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory |
| 9/10/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Membership of Virgin Beyond Lounge |
| 27/07/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Membership to Qantas Chairmans Lounge |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/05/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Patron of the Australian Asian Association of Bennelong |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/02/2025 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Deliberative Democracy Forum promoted and facilitated by democracyCo, to be held in March 2025. |
| 11/09/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Provision of venue and catering for constituent events from time to time - from The Ranch, Marsfield. - |
| 11/08/2023 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | FIFA Womens World Cup Merchandise provided by FIFA |
| 6/12/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Various artworks on loan from City of Ryde's Sustainable Waste to Art Prize artists for display in Parliamentary Office |
| 23/09/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Provision of venue and catering for constituent events from time to time from Moko Operations Pty Ltd |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Self | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Spouse/partner | Not applicable |
| 21/05/2022 | Laxale, Jerome | Dependent children | Not applicable |
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