Senator Don Farrell

Senator Don Farrell

Senator for South Australia

Minister for Trade and Tourism Special Minister of State

Australian Labor Party


Total Interests: 62

Latest alteration: Gifts - 23/08/23

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 23/08/22 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as being held on 23/08/22 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
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent 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
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

2. Family and business trusts

ii. in which someone is a trustee

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

3. Real Estate

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

RepPersonLocationPurposeDate
Don FarrellSelfKingston, ACTResidential23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfSpring Farm, SA - joint with spouseHouse and vineyard23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

4. Directorships

Registered directorships of companies

RepPersonName of companyActivities of companyDate
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

5. Partnerships

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

RepPersonNameNature of interestsActivitiesDate
Don FarrellSelfD. E Farrell & N Farrell Financial partner - Agreement reached for the sale of Red Bridge Wines (trading as Farrell Wines) and production. Wine production23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

6. Liabilities

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

RepPersonLiabilityCreditorDate
Don FarrellSelfMorgage on Kingston residential property Westpac23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfVehicle loan – Joint with spouseToyota Finance23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfMortgage on Spring Farm vineyard - Joint with spouseWestpac23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfMastercard Westpac23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfGo Mastercard Latitude23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfVisaANZ23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfVehicle loan – Joint with spouseToyota Finance23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerVehicle loan – Joint with spouseToyota Finance23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerMortgage on Spring Farm vineyard - Joint with spouseWestpac23/08/2022
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

7. Bonds

Bonds, debentures and like investments

RepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is heldDate
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent 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
Don FarrellSelfSt George Bank 23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfNAB23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partner-
Don FarrellDependent 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
Don FarrellSelfSuperannuation - CareSuper23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

10. Other income

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

RepPersonNature of incomeDate
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent 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
Don FarrellSelfMusic box, snacks and cloth from the Minister for Trade, Republic of Indonesia23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfFoxtel Subscription (Office)23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfTraditional necklace from Samoa Minister for Natural Resources, Energy and Tourism23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfMerino wool scarf and beanie from Australian Made Campaign23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfBook and date syrup from the Embassy of Israel23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfFramed photo from the Australian Olympic Committee23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfQantas Lounge membership [Chairman's Lounge]23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfVirgin Australia Club membership [Beyond Lounge]23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfQantas Model Aircraft from Qantas Airways Limited11/11/2022
Don FarrellSelfMonopoly Board Game (Let’s Go Caravan and Camping Edition) from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia.07/03/2023
Don FarrellSelfSilver model boat in glass case from the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Indonesia.07/03/2023
Don FarrellSelfSet of 3 green polished brass and powder coated tea light candle holders from the Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Sweden.07/03/2023
Don FarrellSelf1kg and 250g coffee from the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Papua New Guinea.07/03/2023
Don FarrellSelf2 wine glasses, tin of biscuits, wine bottle opener, 3 bottles of Bott Freres (Pinot Gris Vendange, Gewurtztraminer reserve personnelle, Cuvee Nicole Cremant d'Alsace), Vin d'Alsace (Vin d'Honneur de la Ville de Riquewihr, Gewurztraminer 2019) and Champagne Deutz from the Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, France – Gift surrendered.07/03/2023
Don FarrellSelfPicture frame from Senator Aquilino Martin “Koko” dela Llana Pimentel III of the Senate of the Philippines.02/06/2023
Don FarrellSelfT’boli Prayer Bell from Secretary Alfredo Pascual of the Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines.02/06/2023
Don FarrellSelfPrancing horse statue from Wang Wentao, Minister for Commerce, People's Republic of China.15/06/2023
Don FarrellSelfNational Press Club guest speaker gift - membership of the National Press Club to June 2024 and one bottle of Lerida Estate Shiraz Viognier 2017.05/07/2023
Don FarrellSelfOne bottle of Yarra Yering Underhill Vintage 2021 from PitchPerfect Media. 18/07/2023
Don FarrellSelfOrnamental gavel from staff of Texas House of Representatives (Australian Political Exchange Council – 36th Delegation from the United States of America). 18/07/2023
Don FarrellSelfThe Gettysburg Address and Other Works book from Carrier Corporation (Australian Political Exchange Council – 36th Delegation from the United States of America).18/07/2023
Don FarrellSelfBox of UK products from the Government of the United Kingdom to celebrate the commencement of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement25/07/2023
Don FarrellSelfQatar Airways upgrade to business class on 27 July 202323/08/2023
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-

12. Travel or hospitality

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

RepPersonDetails of travel/hospitalityDate
Don FarrellSelfNil23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfHospitality for two courtesy of Victoria Race Club and Tabcorp at Melbourne Cup, Melbourne on 1 November 2022. 11/11/2022
Don FarrellSelf2 tickets to the United Ukrainian Ballet’s Swan Lake and hospitality courtesy of Adelaide Festival Centre on 11 November 2022.08/12/2022
Don FarrellSelf2 tickets to La Boheme and hospitality at the Sydney Opera House, courtesy of Opera Australia on 12 January 202308/02/2023
Don FarrellSelf2 tickets and hospitality to the Australian Open in Melbourne on 29 January 2023, courtesy of Tennis Australia09/02/2023
Don FarrellSelf2 tickets and hospitality to the Australian Open in Melbourne on 27 January 2023, courtesy of Qantas Airways Limited and Emirates Airlines.13/02/2023
Don FarrellSelf2 return ferry tickets, 2 coach tickets and 2 passes (including hospitality) to the Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival on 18 February 2023, Cygnet River, courtesy of Sealink.06/03/2023
Don FarrellSelf2 tickets to the Visy Food & Beverage Manufacturing Dinner on 11 February 2023 at Crown Towers, Sydney, courtesy of Visy.06/03/2023
Don FarrellSelfTwo tickets to Adelaide v Collingwood match and hospitality at Adelaide Oval on Sunday 30 April 2023, courtesy of the SANFL.02/06/2023
Don FarrellSelfIPEF Ministers meeting held at Major League Baseball Game in Detroit courtesy of the Government of the United States of America on 26 May 2023.29/06/2023
Don FarrellSelfTwo tickets to the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House courtesy of News Corp on 21 June 202318/07/2023
Don FarrellSelfTwo tickets and hospitality to Wimbledon in London on 5 July 2023, courtesy of the Lawn Tennis Association09/08/2023
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent 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
Don FarrellSelfAustralian Labor Party23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfSouth Australian Cricket Club23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfSt Vincent de Paul23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfSouth Australian Ice Sports Federation 23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfRotary Club of Clare Inc23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfWest Adelaide Football Club23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfJesuit Mission23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfAdelaide Football Club Ambassador23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfShop, Distributive & Allied Employees' Association Life Member23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfTrees for Life23/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfPilgrim 10023/08/2022
Don FarrellSelfHutt Street Centre23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent 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
Don FarrellSelfSpouse employed part time for Federal Labor MP23/08/2022
Don FarrellSpouse/partnerRestricted information-
Don FarrellDependent childrenRestricted information-