Meryl Swanson MP

Meryl Swanson MP

Member for Paterson, NSW

Australian Labor Party


Total Interests: 85

Latest alteration: Other interests - 26/10/23

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
Meryl SwansonSelfHarvey Norman Holdings Ltd (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfLynas Rare Earths Ltd (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfNAB (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfNIB Holdings Ltd (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfSwanridge Super Pty Ltd Swanridge Superannuation Fund (SMSF) 11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfSwanridge Investments Pty Ltd (jointly owned with spouse)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerSwanridge Investments Pty Ltd (jointly owned with spouse)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerHarvey Norman Holdings Ltd (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerLynas Rare Earths Ltd (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNAB (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNIB Holdings Ltd (jointly held with spouse indirectly via SMSF)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerMaitland Superstore Pty Ltd11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerN. Swanson Nominees Pty Ltd11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerSwanridge Super Pty Ltd Swanridge Superannuation Fund (SMSF) 11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerCBA11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerSwanridge Investments Pty Ltd Swanridge Group Pty Ltd - investment and trustee of Swanridge Family Trust11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent 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
Meryl SwansonSelfSwanridge Family TrustInvestment/Operates business providing agistment servicesPrincipal Beneficiary (Jointly with spouse)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerSwanridge Family TrustInvestment/Operates business providing agistment servicesPrincipal Beneficiary (Jointly with spouse)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerMaitland Superstore No. 2 TrustOperating Trust Harvey Norman StoreUnit Holder11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerN. Swanson Family TrustUnit Holder of Operating TrustPrincipal Beneficiary11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

2. Family and business trusts

ii. in which someone is a trustee

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Meryl SwansonSelfNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

3. Real Estate

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

RepPersonLocationPurposeDate
Meryl SwansonSelfHouse Buchanan, NSW (jointly owned with spouse)Residence11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfHouse and granny flat Kurri Kurri, NSW (jointly owned with spouse)Investment11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfNelson Bay NSW jointly owned with spouse Investment11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfKingston ACT jointly owner with spouse Residence11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerHouse Buchanan, NSW (jointly owned with spouse)Residence11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerHouse and granny flat Kurri Kurri, NSW (jointly owned with spouse) Residence InvestmentInvestment11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerUnit Nelson Bay NSW jointly owned with spouse Investment11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerUnit Kingston ACT jointly owner with spouse Residence11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

4. Directorships

Registered directorships of companies

RepPersonName of companyActivities of companyDate
Meryl SwansonSelfNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerMaitland Superstore Pty LtdTrustee of Operating Trust11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerN. Swanson Nominees Pty LtdTrustee of N. Swanson Family Trust11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

5. Partnerships

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

RepPersonNameNature of interestsActivitiesDate
Meryl SwansonSelfNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

6. Liabilities

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

RepPersonLiabilityCreditorDate
Meryl SwansonSelfHome Loan (jointly with spouse)The Mutual11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfInvestment Property Loan (jointly with spouse)The Mutual11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerHome Loan (jointly with spouse)The Mutual11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerInvestment Property Loan (jointly with spouse)The Mutual11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

7. Bonds

Bonds, debentures and like investments

RepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is heldDate
Meryl SwansonSelfNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent 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
Meryl SwansonSelfMacquarie Bank11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfCommonwealth Bank11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfThe Mutual11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerMacquarie Bank11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerCommonwealth Bank11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerThe Mutual11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNational Australia Bank11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNational Australia Bank11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent 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
Meryl SwansonSelfPerpetual Managed Funds – BT Property Securities, Fidelity Australia Equity, Lazards Global List Infrastructure, MFS Global Equity, OnePath Diversified Fixed Interest (via SMSF jointly held with spouse)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfColonial First State Investments Ltd – Account (jointly owned with spouse, held in trust for children)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfColonial First State Investments Ltd – Account (jointly owned with spouse, held in trust for children)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerPerpetual Managed Funds – BT Property Securities, Fidelity Australia Equity, Lazards Global List Infrastructure, MFS Global Equity, OnePath Diversified Fixed Interest (via SMSF jointly held with spouse)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerColonial First State Investments Ltd – Account (jointly owned with spouse, held in trust for children)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerColonial First State Investments Ltd – Account (jointly owned with spouse, held in trust for children)11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerLife insurance policy held via SMSF11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerTractor held in Swanridge Family Trust11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

10. Other income

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

RepPersonNature of incomeDate
Meryl SwansonSelfIncome from investments as set out above11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerIncome from Operating Trust as set out above11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerIncome from investments as set out above11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent 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
Meryl SwansonSelf22/07/2022 Guest of Whiteley Knights vs Roosters Captains Lounge McDonald Jones Stadium x 1 ticket11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelf21/08/2022 Voice for Mining NSW Minerals Council VIP Box Knights vs Canberra x 2 tickets11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelf18/08/2022 Gough Whitlam ASU memorabilia $20011/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelf2 x tickets National Press Gallery MidWinter Ball - Meryl and Nick Swanson - guests of Sky News05/09/2022
Meryl SwansonSelf2 x tickets to the Mai-Wel Gala Ball (local charity) 25/10/2022
Meryl SwansonSelf2 x tickets as guests of Tabcorp to Magic Millions VIP Marquee 23/01/2023
Meryl SwansonSelf4 x Tickets to Elton John concert McDonald Jones Stadium as guests of Newcastle Airport Corporation 23/01/2023
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

12. Travel or hospitality

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

RepPersonDetails of travel/hospitalityDate
Meryl SwansonSelfQantas Chairmans Lounge Membership 11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfVirgin Australia The Club Membership [Beyond Lounge]11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfTravel to the Pilbara region hosted by the Council of Minerals and Energy to experience a better understanding of the industry - briefings by stakeholders25/10/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfSponsored travel to Taiwan including airfares, accommodation, meals and incidentals provided by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia 23/01/2023
Meryl SwansonSelf6 x bottles of Pepperjack Grenache valued at $19.99 each ($119.94 Total) at danmurphys.com.au and 6 x bottles of Early Development Low Alcohol wine (Value unknown as not sold commercially) donated to the Parliamentary Friends of Viticulture by Treasury Wines Estate and unused at the Wednesday 8th of February PFOV event at Parliament House 09/02/2023
Meryl SwansonSelfSponsored travel to USA including airfares and accommodation provided by Pyne & Partners [AUKUS defence industry delegation to Washington D.C. and New York, 28 March to 4 April 2023] 01/05/2023
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerQantas Chairmans Lounge Membership 11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerVirgin Australia The Club Membership [Beyond Lounge]11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent 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
Meryl SwansonSelfTomaree Business Chamber Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfEmily's List Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfBeresfield Barracudas Swimming Club Patron11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfMaitland & District Umpire Association Patron11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfRichmond Vale Rail Trail Inc Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfWomens Network Hunter Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfMaitland Repertory Theatre Inc Patron11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfCessnock Performing Arts Centre Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfRaymond Terrace & District Historical Society Patron11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfKurri Kurri RSL Sub Branch Patron11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfKurri Kurri Business Chamber Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfOvarian Cancer Australia Ambassador11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfMaitland Business Chamber Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfKurri Golf Club Member11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfNewcastle Golf Club - Honorary membership 2022/2306/10/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfPatron of Maitland and District Cricket Umpire' and Scorers' Association Incorporated25/10/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfMember of Maitland Regional Art Gallery 202321/02/2023
Meryl SwansonSelfMembership with Kurri Kurri District Business Chamber 09/08/202309/08/2023
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent 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
Meryl SwansonSelfNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfNational Service & Combined Forces Association of Australia Inc Maitland Branch - Patron24/08/2022
Meryl SwansonSelfPatron of the Abermain Eisteddfod for 202318/05/2023
Meryl SwansonSelfPatron - Maitland Musical Society Inc.26/10/2023
Meryl SwansonSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Meryl SwansonDependent childrenNil11/04/2022