Chris Bowen MP - 46th Parliament

Chris Bowen MP - 46th Parliament

Member for McMahon, NSW

Australian Labor Party


Total Interests: 48

Latest alteration: Gifts - 18/03/22

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/19 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/19 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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Disclosures in 47th Parliament

1. Shareholdings

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

RepPersonName of companyDate
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

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
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

2. Family and business trusts

ii. in which someone is a trustee

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

3. Real Estate

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

RepPersonLocationPurposeDate
Chris BowenSelfSmithfield - half share with spouseResidential 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfBawley Point - half share with spouseHoliday and investment11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerSmithfield - half share with spouseResidential 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerBawley Point - half share with spouseHoliday and investment11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

4. Directorships

Registered directorships of companies

RepPersonName of companyActivities of companyDate
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

5. Partnerships

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

RepPersonNameNature of interestsActivitiesDate
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

6. Liabilities

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

RepPersonLiabilityCreditorDate
Chris BowenSelfMortgage Sydney Credit Union 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfMortgage Sydney Credit Union 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfVisa CardSydney Credit Union 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfMastercard Mastercard 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfPersonal LoanSydney Credit Union11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerMortgage Sydney Credit Union 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerMortgage Sydney Credit Union 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerVisa CardSydney Credit Union 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerPersonal LoanSydney Credit Union11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

7. Bonds

Bonds, debentures and like investments

RepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is heldDate
Chris BowenSelfSuperannuation Australian Super11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerSuperannuation Sun Super11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

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
Chris BowenSelfSydney Credit Union11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerSydney Credit Union11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenSydney Credit Union11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenSydney Credit Union11/04/2019

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
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerCar11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

10. Other income

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

RepPersonNature of incomeDate
Chris BowenSelfOccasional holiday rental income (Bawley Point)11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerEmployee of Sydney Water11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerOccasional holiday rental income (Bawley Point)11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

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
Chris BowenSelfNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfI received a bottle of GH Mumm Champagne from the High Commissioner of Bangladesh.16/12/2019
Chris BowenSelfI have received two small boxes of Swisse products. Value unknown, but modest.08/10/2020
Chris BowenSelfI have received a tie, a pair of whisky glasses and a commemorative book from the University of New England and the Earle Page College.29/10/2020
Chris BowenSelfA constituent, Mr Adwar Rassam, painted my portrait and presented it to me13/11/2020
Chris BowenSelfBottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whisky from Diageo Australia marking the 200th anniversary of Johnnie Walker.13/11/2020
Chris BowenSelfBottle of champagne from McKell Institute04/02/2022
Chris BowenSelfSix pack of Little Creatures Pale Ale from Lion Brewing04/02/2022
Chris BowenSelf2 tickets to the opening night of Hamlet at the Sydney Opera House courtesy of Bell Shakespeare.18/03/2022
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

12. Travel or hospitality

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

RepPersonDetails of travel/hospitalityDate
Chris BowenSelfOn 27/06/19 I travelled from Alice Springs to Kintore on charter flight under the entitlements of Hon. Warren Snowdon MP11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfMy children and I were guests at the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Shell Proms Concert at Yarralumla, 30 November.16/12/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

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
Chris BowenSelfAustralian Labor Party (NSW Branch) 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfFairfield RSL11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfSmithfield RSL 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfMarconi Club11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfCabra-Vale Ex Servicemens Club 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfUlladulla Ex Servicemans Club11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfPatron, Linwood House 11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfPatron, Maltese Community of Australia in NSW11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019

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
Chris BowenSelfMember, Qantas Chairmans Lounge11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfMember, Virgin Club11/04/2019
Chris BowenSelfMy 14 year old daughter has started a micro-business in partnership with a friend called “Gracita Soaps” (environmentally sustainable vegan soaps). 16/12/2019
Chris BowenSelfI received 1609 bags of Tim Tams from Arnotts, which i distributed to essential workers in health care in my electorate, with other items. 18/06/2020
Chris BowenSelfBook contract, Hachette Australia18/06/2020
Chris BowenSelfBook contract with Monash University Press.27/04/2021
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerDirectorship of the Board of the Whitlam Institute11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerMember, Qantas Chairmans Lounge11/04/2019
Chris BowenSpouse/partnerMember, Virgin Club11/04/2019
Chris BowenDependent childrenNil11/04/2019