Senator Murray Watt

Senator for Queensland
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister for Emergency Management
Australian Labor Party
Total Interests: 30
Latest alteration: Gifts - 16/09/23
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 22/08/22 and alterations since then.
This statement contains interests declared as being held on 22/08/22 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.
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Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 0
Real Estate - 1
Directorships - 0
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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | NIL | 22/08/2022 | ||
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | ||
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | NIL | 22/08/2022 | ||
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | ||
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | Ashgrove, Queensland | Residential | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
Murray Watt | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
4. Directorships
Registered directorships of companies
Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Murray Watt | Self | NIL | 22/08/2022 | |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | NIL | 22/08/2022 | ||
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | ||
Murray Watt | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor | Date |
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Murray Watt | Self | Credit card | Members Equity | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Mortgage on residential property | Members Equity | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
Murray Watt | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
7. Bonds
Bonds, debentures and like investments
Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held | Date |
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Murray Watt | Self | NIL | 22/08/2022 | |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Savings Account | Members Equity | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - | |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | Superannuation | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Life Insurance | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | NIL | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | 8 June 22 - Gift hamper from Hort Connections 2022 Conference - Value approx $150.00 | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Qantas Chairman's Lounge | 19/09/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | RM Williams Shirts x 2 (approx $280) from Cotton Research and Development Corp | 19/09/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Virgin Beyond Lounge | 19/09/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Australian Football League Women's Grand Final. VIP tickets. 2 adults & 1 child | 31/03/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | Handmade silk rug/artwork presented by Afghan Community valued at approximately $500, with accompanying chocolates. | 22/08/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | Matildas supporters gear from FIFA and Football Australia including Beanie, Scarf, Lapel Pin, Flag, Cap, Hoodie and T-Shirt to the value of approximately $215.00 | 31/08/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | Hamper of assorted Organic products including wine, tea and foodstuffs from Australian Organics. | 16/09/2023 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
Murray Watt | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
12. Travel or hospitality
Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality | Date |
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Murray Watt | Self | Football Australia Corporate Tickets x 4, Sunday 17 July, Suncorp Stadium (Value $2,000) | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Woodford Folk Festival - 2 day family pass including camping fees | 31/03/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | United Cup Brisbane - General Admission tickets x 4, Corporate Lounge tickets x 2 | 31/03/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | VIP upgrade x 2 to existing privately purchased tickets to Splendour in the Grass Festival July 2023 | 22/08/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | Ticket to Matildas v England Women's World Cup Match on Wednesday 16 August. Invited by FIFA | 22/08/2023 |
Murray Watt | Self | Entry to VIP hospitality area prior to Matildas v France Women's World Cup Match on Saturday 12 August. Game ticket purchased privately. | 31/08/2023 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | Australian Labor Party | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Together Union | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | BUPA Health Insurance | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | United Workers Union | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch) | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
Murray Watt | 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 |
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Murray Watt | Self | Patron of Queensland Resources Dust Disease Support Group | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Patron of Friends of the ABC Qld | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Self | Australian Lawyers for Human Rights | 22/08/2022 |
Murray Watt | Spouse/partner | Restricted information | - |
Murray Watt | Dependent children | Restricted information | - |
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