Linda Burney MP

Linda Burney MP

Member for Barton, NSW

Minister for Indigenous Australians

Australian Labor Party


Total Interests: 40

Latest alteration: Gifts - 6/09/23

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/22 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/22 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.

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1. Shareholdings

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

RepPersonName of companyDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

2. Family and business trusts

Family and business trusts and nominee companies

i. in which a beneficial interest is held

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Linda BurneySelfEstate of late husband↳ Shares sold. Deleted from register 8/11/22SharesPotential beneficiary if shares were sold.11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

2. Family and business trusts

ii. in which someone is a trustee

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

3. Real Estate

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

RepPersonLocationPurposeDate
Linda BurneySelfMarrickville, NSWResident11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfMarrickville, NSWInvestment11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfWhitton, NSW Inheritance (50%)11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfBarton, ACTInvestment11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfCooks Hill, NSW↳ Deleted from register 23/08/22Investment11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenKandos, NSWRented11/04/2022

4. Directorships

Registered directorships of companies

RepPersonName of companyActivities of companyDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

5. Partnerships

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

RepPersonNameNature of interestsActivitiesDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

6. Liabilities

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

RepPersonLiabilityCreditorDate
Linda BurneySelfMortgages NAB11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfCredit CardsNAB11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

7. Bonds

Bonds, debentures and like investments

RepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is heldDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

8. Savings or investment accounts

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

RepPersonName of bank/institutionDate
Linda BurneySelfNAB11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partner11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent children11/04/2022

9. Other assets

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

RepPersonNature of any other assetsDate
Linda BurneySelfCar11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfSuperannuation11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

10. Other income

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

RepPersonNature of incomeDate
Linda BurneySelfIncome from investment properties11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

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.

RepPersonDetails of giftsDate
Linda BurneySelfVirgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfNational Press Club11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfAustralian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) - Foxtel (as supplied to all MP's offices)11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfQantas Chairmans Lounge Membership11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfJade carved Maori necklace (value unknown)11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelf14/11/22 - Clock: Commemorating Transfer of Groote Eylandt Township Lease to Community Control received by Minister. Presented by Anindilyakwa Land Council. Estimated value $28007/02/2023
Linda BurneySelf4/7/22 - 2 x Merino Wool scarves received by Minister. Presented by Woolmark & Official AFL – Fibre of Football. Estimated value $13007/02/2023
Linda BurneySelfNovember 2022 - Headpiece received by Minister. Presented by Torres Strait Regional Council. Estimated value $12007/02/2023
Linda BurneySelf17/10/22 - Wall hanging received by Minister. Presented by Vietnamese Delegation. Estimated value $150.07/02/2023
Linda BurneySelf15/2/23 - Gifted 2 shawls from the Northern Land Council - nominal value22/02/2023
Linda BurneySelf17/2/23 - from US Secretary Haaland: 1. Gifted Indian Craft Shop earring - estimated value $200.00 2. Gifted Desert Gardens Green Chile Seasoning - estimated value $10.00 3. Sopaipilla & Frybread mix - estimated value $8.0022/02/2023
Linda BurneySelf8/3/23 - Gifted an Indigenous All Star Ladies Jersey (NRL) - estimated value $140.0016/03/2023
Linda BurneySelf27/3/2023 - Received an Australian Indigenous Football Council - Australia scarf ($80 approx value).05/04/2023
Linda BurneySelf27/3/2023 - Received an Australian Indigenous Football Council - Australia jersey ($120 approx value).05/04/2023
Linda BurneySelf15/3/2023 - Received package from Kmart (Wiradjuri Artist Judith Young - Waluwin Collection) with following items: 350ml Waluwin Stainless Steel Reusable Tumbler with Sipper - value $10.00; - Waluwin Pot - Oat - value $12.00; 500ml Waluwin Double Wall Insulated Bottle with Handle - value $12.00; 3 Pack Waluwin Extra Large Tea Towels - value $12.00; Eucalyptus Soy Blend Fragrant Candle - value $14.00; Wattle Soy Blend Fragrant Candle - value $14.00; Waluwin Wooden Bowl - value $18.00; Waluwin Framed Canvas - value $29.00; Waluwin Tray - value $29.00; Waluwin Australian Grown Cotton Reversible Quilt Cover Set - Queen Bed (off white) - value $49.0017/04/2023
Linda BurneySelf5 June - received Ngirramanujuwal - The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike from AIATSIS [Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies] at the AIATSIS Summit valued at $44.95.26/06/2023
Linda BurneySelfArt - Photograph - Ghost Tears #1 (Top Grid, entry to Kalkaringi, Wave Hill, NT) Same picture as in this article - https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/abr-online/archive/2019/371- august-2019-no-413/5704-artist-s-statement-from-brenda-l-croft Brenda L. Croft, Kingston ACT 2604 June 2023 unsure of estimated cost06/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfBook: Statements from the Soul. Edited by Shireen Morris and Damien Freeman https://www.booktopia.com.au/statements-from-the-soul-shireenmorris/book/9781760643997.html Unknown - Received via mail. United Book Distributors - 30 Centre Road, Scoreby Vic 3179 8-Jun-2023 $26.95 06/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfBook: ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research Annual Report 2022 Professor John Piggott AO FASSA, Centre Director 8-Jun-2023 $30 - Estimated as not sold on website06/09/2023
Linda BurneySelf4. Book: Reaching Through Time By Shauna Bostock. https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Shauna-BostockReaching-Through-Time-9781761067983/ Unknown - Received via mail. Allen & Unwin Book Publishers 8-Jun-2023 $34.9906/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfBook: Daughters of Melbourne. By Maree Coote https://www.booktopia.com.au/daughters-of-melbourne-mareecoote/book/9780648568469.html Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – no one remembers who specifically gave this present 20-May-2023 $46.2506/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfTote Bag - Treaty for Victoria - Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – no one remembers who specifically gave this present 20-May-2023 $30 - Estimated by price of other bags as no longer available on website06/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfActivewear Jacket - Indigenous Marathon Foundation https://www.imf.org.au/product/ladies-active-wear-jacket/ Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – unsure who specifically gave this present 20-May-2023 $7706/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfT-Shirt - Nicky Winmar "Black and Proud" By Clothing the Gap Melbourne Trip for Long Walk/Dreamtime at the G – from Nicky Winmar 20-May-2023 - $70 - Estimated by prices of other shirts as no longer available on website.06/09/2023
Linda BurneySelfGift Box: 1x Twinnings - Pure Green Tea $3.00 1x Twinnings - Pure Peppermint $3.00 1x Twinnings - Australian Afternoon $3.00 1x Byron Bay Cookies - Macadamia Shortbread Bites $1.50 1x Byron Bay Cookies - Triple Choc Cookie Bites $1.50 From Crop Life Australia - Matthew Cossey, CEO 22-May-202306/09/2023
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

12. Travel or hospitality

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

RepPersonDetails of travel/hospitalityDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

13. Memberships

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

RepPersonName of organisationDate
Linda BurneySelfCPSU (Union)11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfALP NSW Branch11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfVirgin Australia FF2107104023 [Beyond Lounge]11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfQantas Chairman's Lounge QFF37198311/04/2022
Linda BurneySelfAboriginal Benefits Foundation - Patron↳ Deleted from register 2/11/2211/04/2022
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

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

RepPersonNature of interestsDate
Linda BurneySelfNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneySelf27/2/23 - National Co-Covenor, First Nations EMILY's List Australia (FNELA)27/02/2023
Linda BurneySpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Linda BurneyDependent childrenNil11/04/2022