Senator Ross Cadell

Senator Ross Cadell

Senator for NSW

The Nationals


Total Interests: 70

Latest alteration: Gifts - 29/11/23

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 4/08/22 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as being held on 4/08/22 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.

1. Shareholdings

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

RepPersonName of companyDate
Ross CadellSelfInside Track Management Pty Ltd04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

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
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

2. Family and business trusts

ii. in which someone is a trustee

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

3. Real Estate

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

RepPersonLocationPurposeDate
Ross CadellSelfRedhead NSWResidence04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfUnit in City, ACTFor use during sitting periods27/07/2023
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

4. Directorships

Registered directorships of companies

RepPersonName of companyActivities of companyDate
Ross CadellSelfInside Track ManagementSports Marketing and Agency04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

5. Partnerships

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

RepPersonNameNature of interestsActivitiesDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

6. Liabilities

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

RepPersonLiabilityCreditorDate
Ross CadellSelfMortgage on Residential HomeMacquarie Bank04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

7. Bonds

Bonds, debentures and like investments

RepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is heldDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted 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

RepPersonName of bank/institutionDate
Ross CadellSelfCommonwealth Bank04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfCommonwealth Bank04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfANZ04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfCommonwealth Bank account 27/07/2023
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerANZ04/08/2022
Ross CadellDependent children-

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
Ross CadellSelfSuperannuation04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfLife Insurance04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

10. Other income

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

RepPersonNature of incomeDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted 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.

RepPersonDetails of giftsDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfOngoing Supply of refrigerator for office by Australian Hotels Association - Value unknown20/10/2022
Ross CadellSelfBudget Weeks Survival Kit from the Naturpath & Herbalists Association of Australia containing soap, olive oil, teabags & protein Balls25/10/2022
Ross CadellSelfBudget Week Coffee Kit from Croplife Australia containing Coffee beans & a coffee mug25/10/2022
Ross CadellSelfPaperback book titled "Gun Control" by David Leyonhjelm, posted to APH Office by David Leyonhjelm25/10/2022
Ross CadellSelfBox of biscuits, 10 Savoury biscuits is a blue cardboard box addressed to Senator Cadell and delivered to APH suite on 8/11/22 but with no card or indication who they were from.08/11/2022
Ross CadellSelf160g bag of Allens Jaffas delivered to our office by #Makeitaustralian Screen Industry Event22/11/2022
Ross CadellSelf1kg Grandma's Puddings Brand Traditional Pudding from Croplife Australia delivered to APH Office and addresses to Senator Cadell28/11/2022
Ross CadellSelfWooden Christmas decoration, 2 pieces that slide together to make one decoration thats aprox 10cm by 10cm from Australian Forest Products Association. Value unknown28/11/2022
Ross CadellSelfNewcastle Jets 2022/23 Authentic Mens Home Jersey - Gift from Port of Newcastle /Newcastle Jets, Value $109 on Newcastle Jets website. Delivered to Electoral Office 5/12/202205/12/2022
Ross CadellSelfPaperback book "Growing Up In Country Australia" Edited by Rick Morton posted to the EO by Josephine Johnston CEO of CopyrightAgency. Value unknown.05/12/2022
Ross CadellSelfOne bottle of Tyrrell's Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV value $29.99 at wine.com.au and 500 grams of loose Red Cherries valued at $8.45 at Coles the Junction, delivered to the Newcastle Electoral Office as a Christmas gift from ClubsNSW.15/12/2022
Ross CadellSelfA customized green and white coffee mug, with compliments of the Mineral Council of Australia - Cost unknown08/02/2023
Ross CadellSelf6 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
Ross CadellSelfSteeden Size 5 NRL Official Replica Rugby League Football, gifted by the NRL - Value $29.99 at Steeden Official Website 08/03/2023
Ross CadellSelfOne ticket provided by Lake Macquarie City Council to the The Urban Development Institute of Australia Luncheon at 12pm on Thursday 16th March at Noah's to hear from the Hon. Sam Farraway MLC, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads talk about the NSW Government’s transport priorities for the region, and how government can better align infrastructure planning and delivery with development to support the new housing and jobs needed in the Hunter. Value $15516/03/2023
Ross CadellSelfIn recognition of International Tea Day, Matthew Cossey, CEO of Croplife Australia has provided an afternoon tea pack containing 10 tea bags containing 15 grams of Twinings pure green tea, 10 tea bags containing 20 grams of Twinings Australian Afternoon tea, 10 tea bags containing 20 grams of Twinings Pure Peppermint, a 100 gram bag of Byron Bay Triple Choc Cookies and a 100 gram bag of Byron Bay Macadamia shortbread.bites22/05/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe Police Federation of Australia gifted 2 x Commemorative Tie's, cost unknown31/05/2023
Ross CadellSelfAustralia shaped shortbread biscuit with green icing aprox 100mm wide and 80mm tall gifted from Julian Leeser MP along with a card, on it written a section of his Constitutional Alteration Second Reading Speech - Value Unknown22/06/2023
Ross CadellSelf96 page Paperback book – “The Promise” Author Rob Redenbach brings to life the horrors of World War I as he explores the continuing legacy of love, courage and sacrifice. Delivered to the EO and gifted by Rob Redenbach, Author & Resilience Coach. RRP $14.95 from amazon.com11/07/2023
Ross CadellSelfA Matildas World Cup Game Day Flag, dimensions 60 x 90cm RRP $24.99 at Rebel Sports and a Football Australia Matildas Logo Pin, RRP $10 at shop.footballaustralia.com.au - Delivered to Parliament House Office 31/7/2023 and gifted by The Hon Anika Wells MP31/07/2023
Ross CadellSelfJoe Prevedello from the Australian Forest Products Association has gifted an embroidered baseball cap and lapel pin to recognise and promote National Forestry Day on 22nd August 202303/08/2023
Ross CadellSelfLt Col (Ret) Nick Floyd, Maj General (Ret) Paul Stevens and Brig John Cox (Ret) from the RRAHC gifted two books, "CLASH OF THE GODS OF WAR - Australian Artillery and the Firepower Lessons of the Great War" a 624 page hardback book by William Westerman & Lieutenant Colonel Nick Floyd RRP $34.99 at https://www.bigskypublishing.com.au/books/clash-of-thegods- of-war/03/08/2023
Ross CadellSelf"AUSTRALIA’S FIRST CAMPAIGN - The capture of German New Guinea, 1914" a 214 page paperback book by Robert Stevenson RRP $19.99 at https://www.bigskypublishing.com.au/books/australias-first-campaign/03/08/2023
Ross CadellSelf32 page hardcover book "Democracy!" by Philip Bunting and published in Australia by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. Gifted by the National Capital Attractions Association on behalf of the 165,000 Australian school students and thousands of families who visit Canberra each year. RRP $24.99 from www.readings.com.au03/08/2023
Ross CadellSelfJo Baxter, Oceania Board Member of the Rotary Action Group gifted the 416 page paperback book "Street Drugs - The New Addiction Industry" by Elaine Walters OAM - RRP $34.95 at https://drugadvisorycouncilaustralia.org.au/street-drugs-book-launch/03/08/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe Australiasian Railway Association gifted two Rail Safety Week lapel pins, in striking colours symbolic of the key safety message "Stand Behind the Yellow Line" to promote Rail Safety Week between the 7th to the 13th of August 2023 - Cost unknown03/08/2023
Ross CadellSelfOfficially licensed Football Australia dynamic jacquard knit Green and Gold "Matildas Volley Scarf" Manufactured by Burley Sekem and provided by Football Australia at the display of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ trophy at Parliament House - RRP $29.99 at https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/matildas-volley-scarf-65887801.html 03/08/2023
Ross CadellSelf'Green and Gold coloured acrylic scarf that says "Wallabies" but with no official licensing markings, brands or tags, potentially unauthorised knock off - distributed to Senators by the Senate Whips office as arranged by Senator David Pocock for Senators to wear during Question Time on 9/8/2023 - cost unknown09/08/2023
Ross CadellSelf112 page paperback book titled "The Voice to Parliament Handbook - All the Detail You Need" authored by Thomas Mayo and Kerry O'Brien, illustrated Cathy Wilcox and published by Hardie Grant Explore, The Voice to Parliament Handbook claims to be an easy-to-follow guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means. The book was posted to the Electoral Office by Mr Patrick Corr of Port Macquarie along with a letter from Mr Corr, and was purchased by Mr Corr from Book Face Bookshop in Port Macquarie for $16.9928/08/2023
Ross CadellSelfNerada Organics 30 gram box containing 20 Pure Peppermint Herbal Infusion tagged tea bags, gifted by Australian Organic Limited for Organic Awareness Month to learn more and discuss organic and the opportunities that exist for the organic sector in Australia. Distributed by me to staff as I prefer a strong PG Tips or English Breakfast over Peppermint. RRP $3.60 from https://neradatea.com.au/products/nerada-1x20-org-peppermint-tbg05/09/2023
Ross CadellSelfSawer’s The Australian Constitution Fourth Edition book (2023) 322 page paperback general introduction to the Constitution and a discussion of its significance to the civic life of Australia. Originally written by Professor Geoffrey Sawer AO while Professor of Law at the Australian National University and expanded and updated by Guy Aitken KC and Robert Orr PSM KC and published by the Australian Government Solicitor. ISBN: 978-0-646-87652-8 Gifted by Matthew Blunn, The Australian Government Solicitor – Cost unknown05/09/2023
Ross CadellSelf750ml bottle of Karabakh 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Goyol Winery which at 150 years old is the oldest and most historical winery in the Caucasus region of Azerbaijan, presented personally by Mr. Vagif Jafarov, Head of Mission of the Azerbaijan Embassy on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Cost unknown13/09/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe National Waste & Recycling Industry Council gifted three Mini Wheelie Bin Desktop storage Pen/Pencil Organizer’s, being approximately 1:10 scale size of a real wheelie bin at 120mm high and 80mm wide the storage wheelie bins have red, green and yellow lids and are to celebrate National Recycling Week. Cost unknown18/10/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe Australian Dental Association, whilst appearing at a select committee, gifted all senators a TelScope Telehealth System, which combines a Medical Device & App to Capture Intraoral Telehealth Images and Videos, it provides intraoral illumination and retraction and depression of the tongue & cheeks, it then Captures medical grade quality images & videos inside the mouth for instant telehealth or teledentistry transmission using the included app to a doctor, dentist, or specialist. Cost unknown08/11/2023
Ross CadellSelf“Signs at the Bay” proudly gifted my office an expertly screen-printed white XL T-Shirt bearing the message “NO COASTAL WIND FARMS – PORT STEPHENS” with a striking logo of a whale’s tale, the shirt is one of a range of merchandise and signage they produce to protest the Governments pursuit of an off shore wind factory off the beautiful and delicate coast of Port Stephens, NSW. The shirt is proudly displayed in the window of my Parliamentary office in Parliament House, Canberra. Cost - Unknown09/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe Australian Forest Products Association has gifted a Christmas ornament that truly represents the quality and diversity of Australia’s forest products sector through its design and makeup. In the shape of a traditional snowflake the size of the ornament is 100mm high and wide. One half is Australian hardwood and the other half Australian softwood and like all Australian timber products the ornament is storing carbon and helps save the planet. – Cost unknown13/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe National School Chaplaincy Association provided 3,733,166 meals to students in Australian schools in 2023. They have teamed up with the Parliamentary Friends of School Chaplaincy to raise awareness of their efforts by hosting an immersive schoolyard breakfast experience on 15 Nov at Parliament House, the invite to which, was delivered to my Parliamentary Suite consisted of a 500g box of deliciously crunchy honey flavoured 'Chaplaincy Crunch' branded breakfast cereal, and they were delightful 13/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe Albanese Government’s proposed legislation to tear up a deal developed by experts in partnership with local communities, and enable water buybacks from farmers will reduce food and fibre production and impact rural communities. To raise awareness of this, keepfarmersfarming.org.au at their very busy stand and the “Taste the Basin” event at Parliament House on 15/11/2023 were providing members and Senators with a range of “Keep Farmers Farming” merchandise.16/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfThe popularity of the stand saw that they ran out of their fantastic looking trucker hats before I was able to get there but they did gift me a screen-printed white T-Shirt bearing their “Keep Farmers Farming” logo in Green print. The shirt is proudly displayed for all to see in the window of my Parliamentary office in Parliament House, Canberra. Cost - Unknown'16/11/2023
Ross CadellSelf“2023: A Year of Consequence” (ISBN: 9781760764173) is a 216 page paperback book by The Conversation & Justin Bergman (Editor) and is a collection of essays about a year of consequential decisions – not just for Australia, but the world. Contributors include: Marcia Langton, Frank Bongiorno, Matthew Sussex, Brian Schmidt, Richard Denniss, Emma Beckett, Peter Martin, Kevin Brophy, Carol Lefevre, Sally Young, John Maynard, Emma Shortis, David Lindenmayer, Sandra Phillips, Jim Stanford. Gifted to my Parliamentary Office by The Conversation & Michelle Grattan – Cost $24.90 from www.angusrobertson.com.au17/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfIn the year of the XXXIII Olympiad the Minerals Council of Australia celebrate the minerals and medals that make great sporting moments possible by gifting my office a “Wide World of Minerals 2024 Calendar” - Cost unknown 27/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfJosephine Johnston, CEO of Copyright Agency has gifted “Heat And Light” ISBN: 9780702265990 a 260 page paperback book by Ellen van Neerven who takes traditional storytelling and gives it a unique, contemporary twist in this award-winning work of fiction from the First Nations Classics range. – Cost $19.99 from https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/heat-and-light-by-ellen-van-neerven-9780702265990 29/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfBlue XL size 100% Polyester Biz Collection Men’s T-shirt, style number T301MS with “Bravery Trek” logo and markings on the front - gifted by Jo Crawford-Wynd, Bravery Trust Media and Corporate Affairs Manager to raise awareness of the Bravery Trust’s fourth “Bravery Trek” a virtual distance challenge aligned to Veterans’ Health Week to raise funds for and awareness of the financial support available to ADF veterans. Cost unknown29/11/2023
Ross CadellSelf“Democracy” ISBN: 9781761211478 by Philip Bunting is a 32 page paperback book full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way.It was gifted to my office by the President of the Senate, Senator the Hon Sue Lines in recognition of the 35th anniversary of Australian Parliament House. Cost $24.99 from the Parliamentary Gift Shop https://parliamentshop.com.au/products/democracy 29/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfKate Barwick from Capital K Communication kindly gifted my office a 200g box of Walkers Christmas Spiced delicious buttery Shortbread with warming hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a dusting of demerara sugar – Cost $8.00 at Coles29/11/2023
Ross CadellSelfCropLife Australia have gifted with their compliments a delicious 1kg Grandma’s Puddings brand Australian made Traditional plum pudding which contains only Australian grown fruit and nuts – Cost unknown 29/11/2023
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-

12. Travel or hospitality

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

RepPersonDetails of travel/hospitalityDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfTickets and Hospitality to Everest Horse race by TABCORP - Value unknown20/10/2022
Ross CadellSelfTicket to Sydney Institute Dinner with The Hon. Richard Marles MP speaking. Hosted by Star Entertainment Group value not known.16/11/2022
Ross CadellSelfOne ticket to the Destination New South Wales Pitlane Corporate Box for the duration of the Newcastle Supercars event provided by Destination New South Wales, Value unknown16/03/2023
Ross CadellSelfOne ticket to the Supercars executive lounge suite for the Newcastle Supercars event provided by Supercars Australia, Value unknown16/03/2023
Ross CadellSelfTwo general admission & function tickets to the Newcastle City Council Supercars event at Fort Scratchley on Saturday 11th of March 2023 value $270 each provided by Newcastle Council16/03/2023
Ross CadellSelfReturn seat on a Cobham airline aircraft from Perth to Barrow Island to inspect gas plant and carbon capture and storage facility as part of a Parliamentary /Departmental/Investor tour Group27/07/2023
Ross CadellSelfLunch at the Chevron worker facilities at Butler park (which i was unable to eat as i was feeling ill); 2 x Nurofen Tablets (which did not help); 1 x Packet of Claratyne (which did); 1 x Chevron Cap, Cost Unknown27/07/2023
Ross CadellSelfTwo tickets and hospitality from the National Rugby League to see the mighty Newcastle Knights defeat the Canberra Raiders in an overtime cliffhanger at McDonald Jones Stadium. I took my father, I ate one single prawn (too nervous to eat) and then had two party pies when we were in the lead in the second half, and had seven Pepsi Max’s throughout. Value unknown.12/09/2023
Ross CadellSelf2 x tickets and hospitality to the Caulfield Cup on 21 October 2023 at the Caulfield Racecourse guest of Melbourne Racing Club08/11/2023
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted 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

RepPersonName of organisationDate
Ross CadellSelfNational Party of New South Wales04/08/2022
Ross CadellSelfNational Party of Australia, Western Australia $1,00023/09/2022
Ross CadellSelfNational Party of Australia, New South Wales $1,00023/09/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted 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

RepPersonNature of interestsDate
Ross CadellSelfNil04/08/2022
Ross CadellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Ross CadellDependent childrenRestricted information-